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===Save games missing=== | ===Save games missing=== | ||
− | If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the | + | If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save in the Games for Windows LIVE folder corresponding to the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves. |
{{Fixbox|description=Retrieve Missing Saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Retrieve Missing Saves|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | #Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\ | + | #Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout3\</code>. |
− | #Search in the | + | #Search in the subfolders for your latest saves. If you were not logged in while saving, the saves will be found in the <code>Saves</code> folder. If you were logged in, the saves will be under your Games for Windows LIVE folder. |
− | #Copy the files out to either folder (your username if you plan on logging in each time, or the <code>Saves</code> folder if you do not. | + | #Copy the files out to either folder (your username if you plan on logging in each time, or the <code>Saves</code> folder if you do not). |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | Once you restart the game, your saves should now be detected. | |
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== |
Revision as of 16:22, 28 April 2019
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2008 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Runs better on Windows 7 and later with the multiple core CPU fix.
- Shares many similarities with Fallout: New Vegas in terms of its engine and performance.
- Extensive modding community.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Game of the Year Edition)
- Steam Community Discussions
- No Mutants Allowed Forums for game
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Launcher uses SecuROM 7 DRM disc check, run with Fallout3.exe to bypass.[1] Some other copies use SafeDisc v4.85 DRM[Note 1]. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. |
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Amazon.com | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Bethesda.net | Game of the Year Edition | |||
GamersGate | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
GOG.com | Game of the Year Edition, multi-core issues are fixed.[4] | |||
Green Man Gaming | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Humble Store | Game of the Year Edition is also available. | |||
Steam | Game of the Year Edition is also available. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All versions except GOG.com require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2] GFWL can be disabled by running the game through FOSE. Additionally, all non-retail copies except GOG.com require Steam DRM.
Version differences
- The Game of the Year Edition includes all DLC, and is the best choice for price and modding capability.
- The German version only includes the German language and has content differences (e.g. no blood/gore).
- The GOG.com version is uncensored for Germans.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Operation: Anchorage | ||
The Pitt | ||
Broken Steel | ||
Point Lookout | ||
Mothership Zeta | ||
Original Soundtrack |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v 1.7 patch updates the game to the latest version. GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched. The Retail Game of the Year Edition will apply the patch during the DLC disc installation.
Skip intro videos
File removal[citation needed] |
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Mods
- Vortex Manager from Nexus Mods
- Mod Organizer 2: mod manager designed specifically for Bethesda games
Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch
- Fixes many of the bugs which official Bethesda patches never solved
- If any of the 5 DLCs aren't present, an older bugged version is installed.
- A bug prevents the hiring of a certain follower[5] even when the player meets the requirements. The patch can be temporarily removed in order to access this functionality, and re-enabled afterwards.
Fallout 3 Script Extender (FOSE)
- Disables Games for Windows - LIVE (GFWL) when run.
- Used by many Fallout 3 mods to extend the scripting capabilities of Fallout 3's game engine.
- Russian and Polish DVD retail copies, Direct2Drive copies, and the unpatched game (1.0.0.12) are all unsupported.
Fallout Stutter Remover
- Requires Fallout 3 Script Extender.
- Fixes stuttering.
- The section
bHookLightCriticalSections = 1
under<path-to-game>\Data\fose\plugins
has been a cause for stutter for some, and it is therefore advised to set it to0
if you experience such issues.
Fallout 3 Re-Animated
- Fixes strange, dated and wonky animations.
RH_IronSights
- Adds proper iron sights to vanilla guns.
Tale of Two Wastelands
- Tale of Two Wastelands combines Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas into a single game. It uses the New Vegas engine. It also requires you to have all of the DLC.
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
- Games for Windows Live can be disabled as an alternative to using a local profile.
Games for Windows - LIVE Disabler[citation needed] |
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Windows 10 Fallout 3 Patcher
- If Fallout 3 crashes on launch, this patcher may get it running.
- Configures fallout.ini (or creates it if non existent) to run properly on Windows 10 automatically, including the Multi-core CPU fix.
- Provides links to GfWL, DirectX 9, and .NET Runtime which are required to launch the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\*.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/22300/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Save games missing
If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save in the Games for Windows LIVE folder corresponding to the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.
Retrieve Missing Saves[citation needed] |
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Once you restart the game, your saves should now be detected.
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the middle display.
Multi-monitor[citation needed] |
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
Edit Field of view (FOV)[6] |
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The second line affects the FOV of the gun, so a lower value is recommended to avoid clipping. For example 66 |
These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000 21:9 80.0000
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable mouse acceleration[7][8] |
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Audio settings
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper audio functionality on Vista and later (Included in HRTF mod).
Localizations
- The German version only includes the German language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Fallout 3 for better 3D support. | |||
TriDef 3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game crashes randomly
Multiple Core CPU Fix[9][10] |
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Game crashes on start-up
Make sure you can log in GFWL[citation needed]
In case of any problems, run Fallout 3 in compatibility mode - Windows XP SP3, and GFWL installer in Windows 7 copatibility mode. |
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Disable Other Monitors[11][citation needed] |
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Change FalloutPrefs.ini to reference your current GPU[citation needed] |
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Crash when starting new game or loading save
unsupported IGPs and windows 10 AU: use graphics bypass[12] |
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Reset codecs[13] |
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Run as administrator[citation needed] |
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Game keeps minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
Disable Visual Themes and Desktop Composition[citation needed] |
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Certain non-conversation voices, such as museum exhibits and random speech, are too quiet
Editing the config file[14][citation needed] |
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Pip-Boy radio skipping or stuttering
- Commonly caused by an issue with current MP3 codec, the format used exclusively by songs played through Pip-Boy radio.
- The music may not be stuttering when the game is minimized, with the song played normally.
Fix for Creative X-Fi soundcards[15][citation needed] |
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Use IndirectSound[16] |
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Disable MP3 decoding in LAV Splitter Configuration[17] |
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Crash when leaving Rivet City marketplace
Use UPDATED Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch version 1.3 or greater[citation needed] |
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Use fixed Broken Steel patch[citation needed] |
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Game hangs on closing
Disable threaded audio[citation needed] |
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Game hangs a few seconds after loading
Disable Creative Alchemy if no Creative soundcard present[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | DirectSound | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.7d |
Large Address Aware
- This patch may remove GFWL!
- Improves stability on systems with at least 3GB RAM, when using many heavily scripted mods
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | 7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X850 Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 3800 Nvidia GeForce 8800 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c | DirectX 9.0c |
- Fallout 3 is not optimized for Windows 7 and later.
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/22300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (22300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 - GOG.com employee response
- ↑ Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch: Bug Reports
- ↑ TweaksGuides.com Fallout 3 Tweak Guide - TweakGuides.com
- ↑ 1.1.0.35パッチに異常なマウス加速の問題 Fallout3 - Nuka-Cola Fan Club
- ↑ Mouse acceleration in new patch makes game unplayable - Bethesda Softworks Forums
- ↑ Fallout 3 on Windows 7 w/quad core - Windows 7 Help Forums
- ↑ Fallout 3 lreeze-ups with Quad (or Triple) core processors... a solution. | comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg
- ↑ How to fix fallout 3 freezing and crashing (worked for me win7 64 bit) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How to Play Fallout 3 On Intel - Techgage.com
- ↑ Codec Investigation Project - Fallout 3 PC Issues - Bethesda Softworks Forums
- ↑ Fallout 3 GOTY Modulated Voices too quiet - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Stuttering Radio Music- Solution. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 2017-10-19
- Tested under Windows 10 version 1709
- ↑ Radio stutter fix - Nexus Wiki