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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
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|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, currency, infinite cap, unlock|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=49833|title=Fallout 4 - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-22}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, currency, infinite spend, unlock|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=49833|title=Fallout 4 - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-22}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Fallout}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Fallout}}
 
|steam appid  = 377160
 
|steam appid  = 377160
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Extensive modding support and community.
 
{{++}} Extensive modding support and community.
{{--}} Frame rates above 60 FPS may cause the game physics to behave strangely and the lockpicking/hacking mini-games to behave erratically.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4EHjFkVw-s Fallout 4 - Game Engine Speed Tied to Framerate - YouTube]</ref>
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{{--}} Frame rates above 60 FPS may cause the game physics to behave strangely and the lockpicking/hacking mini-games to behave erratically.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4EHjFkVw-s Fallout 4 - Game Engine Speed Tied to Framerate - YouTube]</ref> See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B016E70408 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B016E70408 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FA4CSTPCDG01 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FA4CSTPCDG01 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FALLOUT4 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-FALLOUT-4-GOTY|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|fallout-4-game-of-the-year-edition|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2838-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2838-10|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2838-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|2838-10|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|fallout-4-goty-edition-pc|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|GMG|fallout-4-goty-edition-pc|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|fallout-4-game-of-the-year|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-4 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|fallout-4-game-of-the-year|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p71mb9qcf77 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 377160 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|199943|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 377160 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|199943|Game of the Year Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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{{ii}} The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for [https://apkpure.com/de/fallout-pip-boy/com.bethsoft.falloutcompanionapp Android], {{store link|MacApp|id1049061806|iOS}}, and {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh5wz7k|Windows Phone}}. This feature can be enabled under '''Options''', '''Gameplay''', by setting '''Pip-Boy App Enabled''' to '''On'''.
 
{{ii}} The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for [https://apkpure.com/de/fallout-pip-boy/com.bethsoft.falloutcompanionapp Android], {{store link|MacApp|id1049061806|iOS}}, and {{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh5wz7k|Windows Phone}}. This feature can be enabled under '''Options''', '''Gameplay''', by setting '''Pip-Boy App Enabled''' to '''On'''.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all paid DLC. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Contains all paid DLC. | Windows }}
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===Microtransactions===
 
===Microtransactions===
*'''[[Currency (microtransaction)|Currency]]''': '''Creation Club Credits''' are a real money purchase that are exchanged for exclusive content created by Bethesda and outside development partners.<ref name="creation club steam">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/598110|title=Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam|date=2020-04-22}}</ref><ref name="creation club">{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22}}</ref> '''Creation Club Credits''' can also be spent on content for [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22|snippet=Creation Club is available via in-game digital marketplaces in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim and purchased with Credits. Credits are available for purchase on PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam. Your Credits are transferable and can be used in both games on the same platform for Steam and Xbox Live.}}</ref>
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{{Microtransactions
*'''[[Unlock (microtransaction)|Unlock]]''': New types of gameplay (like survival mode), abilities, locations, enemies, companions, and items can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
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|boost              =
*'''[[Cosmetic (microtransaction)|Cosmetic]]''': New outfits, mounts, pets, decorations, and material skins can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
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|cosmetic            = New outfits, mounts, pets, decorations, and material skins can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
*'''[[Infinite cap (microtransaction)|Infinite cap]]''': '''Creation Club Credits''' can be purchased repeatedly without a practical limit.<ref name="creation club steam"/>
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|currency            = '''Creation Club Credits''' are a real money purchase that can be exchanged for exclusive content created by Bethesda and outside development partners.<ref name="creation club">{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22}}</ref><ref name="creation club steam">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/598110|title=Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam|date=2020-04-22}}</ref> '''Creation Club Credits''' can also be spent on content for [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://creationclub.bethesda.net/en|title=Creation Club {{!}} Summer 2017|date=2020-04-22|snippet=Creation Club is available via in-game digital marketplaces in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim and purchased with Credits. Credits are available for purchase on PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam. Your Credits are transferable and can be used in both games on the same platform for Steam and Xbox Live.}}</ref>
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      = '''Creation Club Credits''' can be purchased repeatedly without a practical limit.<ref name="creation club steam"/>
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                =
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = New types of gameplay (like survival mode), abilities, locations, enemies, companions, and items can be purchased with '''Creation Club Credits'''.<ref name="creation club"/>
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}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Utilities===
 
===Utilities===
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====[http://f4se.silverlock.org/ Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)]====
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{{ii}} Required by many mods for them to work correctly.
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{{++}} Expands the scripting capabilities of the game.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67 BethINI]====
 
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67 BethINI]====
{{ii}} BethINI is a .ini optimizer that also works as a configuration utility. It has well tested and optimized presets that could improve performance and fidelity.
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{{ii}} BethINI is a .ini optimizer that also works as a configuration utility. It has well-tested and optimized presets that could improve performance and fidelity.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Download BethINI|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67|title=BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Download BethINI|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67|title=BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community|date=2017-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download BethINI.
 
# Download BethINI.
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====[http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm ENBoost]====
 
====[http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm ENBoost]====
{{++}} Fixes stuttering issues when there is no more available video memory, occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
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{{++}} Fixes stuttering issues when there is no more available video memory, occurs when using high-resolution texture mods.
 
{{++}} Can force V-sync, includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
 
{{++}} Can force V-sync, includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
  
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{{ii}} If the game is installed on an SSD, do not use the VRamSizeTest utility, as it also allocates some HDD space, which can affect your SSD's life.
 
{{ii}} If the game is installed on an SSD, do not use the VRamSizeTest utility, as it also allocates some HDD space, which can affect your SSD's life.
 
{{ii}} Use the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] utility if the game is installed on an HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game.
 
{{ii}} Use the [http://enbdev.com/download_vramsizetest.htm VRamSizeTest] utility if the game is installed on an HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game.
{{ii}} Some users report that borderless windows setting along with frame limit increase FPS stability in the game.
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{{ii}} Some users report that using the borderless window setting with a frame limit increases FPS stability in the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
====[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136898870103/ Special K]====
 
====[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496881136898870103/ Special K]====
 
{{++}} Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.
 
{{++}} Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/44798 High FPS Physics Fix]====
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{{++}} This mod allows you to play Fallout 4 above 60 FPS with normal animation speed and without physics bugs.
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{{++}} Offers the ability to turn off vertical sync on loading screens to speed up game loading.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     = Stores up to 1 GB<!-- Not GB. 1 GB = 1000 MB = 953.674 MB. --> of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
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|steam cloud notes         = Stores up to 1 GB<!-- Not GB. 1 GB = 1000 MB = 953.674 MB. --> of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = unknown
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher settings.png|Launcher settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher advanced settings.png|Launcher advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 launcher advanced settings.png|Launcher advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - graphics settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-4/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-4/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[TAA]] in launcher. Can see [[#SMAA|SMAA]] for alternative anti-aliasing.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] and [[TAA]] in launcher. Can see [[#Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)|SMAA]] for alternative anti-aliasing.
|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync                      = always on
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps                    = hackable
|120 fps notes              = Going above 120 will cause some major physics issues at higher frame rates. You may experience some between 61-120, but it's much more rare. If you must go over 60, lock the frame rate at 120 with something like RivaTuner.
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|120 fps notes              = Going above 120 will cause some major physics issues at higher frame rates. See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=FOV Slider and Player Height|fix=
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# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/36768 FOV Slider and Player Height].
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# Adjust FOVs/PlayerScale with sliders without messing up the Terminal Display and Pipboy with ingame menu. Use it with [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/21497 Mod Configuration Menu] and [http://f4se.silverlock.org/ F4SE].
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} The Mod Configuration Menu is a settings page for mods! It provides a central location for mod configuration, accessible via the Pause menu. ModSettings are stored in per-mod INI files under Data\MCM\Settings, making it easy to backup and restore settings and even change them outside the game if so desired should the mod support it.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-02-26|comment=Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-02-26|comment=Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Disabling vertical sync will cause frame rate to exceed 60 FPS which may cause physics issues and make the game unstable. See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
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{{ii}} Disabling vertical sync will cause frame rate to exceed 60 FPS which may cause physics issues and make the game unstable. See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
===[[SMAA]]===
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)]]===
{{Fixbox|description=SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX|ref=<ref>[https://delightlylinux.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/sweetfx-smaa/ SweetFX – SMAA]</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} SMAA anti-aliasing is a low cost solution for eliminating geometry aliasing (and other jagged edges) that looks sharper than FXAA/TXAA and can result in better performance.
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/file/57fmgdh7x96g201/Boulotaur2024.Injector_CeeJay.dk%27s.1.5.1.+ChromaticAberration.rar custom SweetFX 1.5.1]
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{{Fixbox|description=Inject SMAA via SweetFX|fix=
# Extract archive contents to executable location, and replace DLLs with ones from x64 folder
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# Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
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# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/57fmgdh7x96g201/Boulotaur2024.Injector_CeeJay.dk%27s.1.5.1.+ChromaticAberration.rar custom SweetFX 1.5.1].
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# Copy archive files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>,
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# Replace the copied DLL files with the files from the folder named <code>X64_dll's</code>.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering".
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use VkBasalt's built-in SMAA injector (Proton on Linux)|fix=
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# Disable in-game anti-aliasing
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# Download and compile [https://github.com/DadSchoorse/vkBasalt VkBasalt], if possible check if the package manager includes it in the repository for installation without compiling
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# Create <code>vkBasalt.conf</code> in main game's folder and add the following lines:
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<pre>
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effects = smaa
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toggleKey = Home  # Toggle VkBasalt effects on or off by pressing the Home key
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smaaEdgeDetection = luma
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smaaThreshold = 0.05
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smaaMaxSearchSteps = 32
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smaaMaxSearchStepsDiag = 16
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smaaCornerRounding = 25
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</pre>
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4. Run the game with <code>ENABLE_VKBASALT=1</code> env variable.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} In-game TAA has a blurriness that disorientates some people. Injected SMAA gives a crisper picture, also has smoother edges than FXAA.
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# SMAA effect can be stacked up by using colon for example <code>effects = smaa:smaa:smaa</code>
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# Check the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DadSchoorse/vkBasalt/master/config/vkBasalt.conf configuration file example] (<code>vkBasalt.conf.example</code> if installed from a package manager) to learn what are available options for it
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# If the software loads up the default config file instead, use <code>VKBASALT_CONFIG_FILE="path-to-vkBasalt.conf" env variable</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - controls.png|Input settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Settlement menus ignore remapping.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1544180-keypad-bindingrage/ keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
 
|key remap notes          = Settlement menus ignore remapping.<ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1544180-keypad-bindingrage/ keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref>
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4              = hackable
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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{{ii}} Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.
 
{{ii}} Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/27019?tab=description RAW INPUT - The Ultimate Mouse Sensitivity Fix]===
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
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{{ii}} Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity
# Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}}.
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This is an "all in one" fix for mouse sensitivity.
# Add the following lines.
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This is not just a dummy esp to load an ini. The esp is necessary and contains multiple edits to normalize mouse movement.
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This mod has nothing to do with vsync, fps limits or game performance in general, but if you want to read and try out my findings, head down to the optional performance section.
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{{ii}} - Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available.
  
<pre>
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==Audio==
[Controls]
 
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
 
 
==Audio settings==
 
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{--}} Most languages are region locked by default.
 
{{--}} Most languages are region locked by default.
  
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Mexican Spanish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
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{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  = 27000
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|udp  = 28000
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|upnp = unknown
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|ref  = <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s8red/pipboy_app_connection_no_devices_found/cwvm5zl AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found]</ref>
 +
}}
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{{ii}} These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted===
 
===Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted===
{{--}} This issue blocks the continuation of a quest-chain.
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{{--}} This issue blocks the continuation of a quest chain.
 
{{ii}} Approaching the quest objective will result in a crash to desktop without any errors. As of current, if you wish to progress the quest-line, you will have to teleport into the related building and then teleport to an area that does not crash the game.
 
{{ii}} Approaching the quest objective will result in a crash to desktop without any errors. As of current, if you wish to progress the quest-line, you will have to teleport into the related building and then teleport to an area that does not crash the game.
  
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{{ii}} The game was designed to run at 60 FPS.
 
{{ii}} The game was designed to run at 60 FPS.
  
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS]]|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#High FPS Physics Fix|High FPS Physics Fix]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)===
 
===Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)===
{{--}} Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off weapon debris in the launcher<ref>https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/moar-games/35/283056/rtx-2080-and-fallout-4/2064003/</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off weapon debris in the launcher<ref>https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/moar-games/35/283056/rtx-2080-and-fallout-4/2064003/</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''.  
 
# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''.  
 
# Click on the '''Weapon Debris''' drop down list, select '''Off'''.
 
# Click on the '''Weapon Debris''' drop down list, select '''Off'''.
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/48078 Weapon Debris Crash Fix]|fix=
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Weapon debris will have collision turned off.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Ultra quality god rays at same performance as low setting.
 
{{ii}} Ultra quality god rays at same performance as low setting.
 
{{ii}} Pixelation fix won't work at lower qualities. Value must be set to ultra.
 
{{ii}} Pixelation fix won't work at lower qualities. Value must be set to ultra.
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{{ii}} Launcher may not always set value to highest. Check configs to make sure isn't set at "2". Set configs to "read-only".
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}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
===Broken shadows ===
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===Broken shadows===
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}}
 
{{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}}
{{--}} Ultra-widescreen and 4K Ultra HD resolutions are affected by this bug.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510 No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref>
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{{ii}}The default game does not support 21: 9 and 4k resolution, forcing it by modifying the game causes this problem.  Even so, if you want to force 21: 9 resolutions and you don't want to have the problem with the shadows you must follow the steps described below. .<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510 No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162159#p162159 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://fluidicice.com/Blog/?p=606 Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=162159#p162159 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://fluidicice.com/Blog/?p=606 Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem]</ref>|fix=
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# Launch the game and push {{key|~}}.
 
# Launch the game and push {{key|~}}.
  
Alternatively, Spanish/Latin American keyboards can open the console using {{key|Ñ}} instead, without changing any settings.
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Alternatively, Spanish/Latin American keyboards can open the console using {{key|Ñ}} instead, without changing any settings. For Finnish keyboards the key to use is {{key|Ö}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Frame rate locked at 48 FPS===
 
===Frame rate locked at 48 FPS===
{{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{ii}}The game uses a Vsync activated by default and it blocks at 60hz that is, by default it blocks at 60fps / 60hz this cappeo method is not good with the Gsync and FreeSync monitors
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync and cap the game on rivaturner static server |ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{ii}} See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
{{ii}} See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable G-sync (Nvidia) o FreeSync (Amd) |ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix=
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Bugged progression in ''Emogene Takes a Lover''===
 
===Bugged progression in ''Emogene Takes a Lover''===
{{ii}} Brother Thomas unlocks the door to where Emogene is supposed to be, but she doesn't appear. Instead the quest points back to Cabot House and the locked section of the house.
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{{ii}} Brother Thomas unlocks the door to where Emogene is supposed to be, but she doesn't appear. Instead, the quest points back to Cabot House and the locked section of the house.
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #1|ref=<ref name="Emogene">[https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Emogene_Takes_a_Lover#There_is_a_way_to_restore_the_quest_normal_flow_.28PC_and_console_are_mandatory.2C_as_usual.29 Talk:Emogene Takes a Lover | Fallout Wiki | Fandom]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #1|ref=<ref name="Emogene">[https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Talk:Emogene_Takes_a_Lover#There_is_a_way_to_restore_the_quest_normal_flow_.28PC_and_console_are_mandatory.2C_as_usual.29 Talk:Emogene Takes a Lover | Fallout Wiki | Fandom]</ref>|fix=
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}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #2|ref=<ref name="Emogene"/><ref name="Keith"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Workaround #2|ref=<ref name="Keith"/><ref name="Emogene"/>|fix=
 
{{ii}} If the quest objectives are already in your Pip-Boy Data log.
 
{{ii}} If the quest objectives are already in your Pip-Boy Data log.
  
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# Close the console ({{key|~}}).
 
# Close the console ({{key|~}}).
 
}}
 
}}
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 27000
 
|udp  = 28000
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|ref  = <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s8red/pipboy_app_connection_no_devices_found/cwvm5zl AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found]</ref>
 
}}
 
{{ii}} These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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===Mod Manager===
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{{ii}} Mod Managers simplify mod installations, use one of the following.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 Mod Organizer]====
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{{++}} Powerful and easy-to-use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
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{{++}} Features a configuration editor, the F4SE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1 Vortex]====
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{{++}} The official mod manager made by Nexus Mods.
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{{++}} It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 20:33, 20 September 2021

For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.

Fallout 4
Fallout 4 cover
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
id Software
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Creation Engine
Release dates
Windows November 10, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 84
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 85
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Unlock[1]
Series Fallout
Fallout 4 on HowLongToBeat
Fallout 4 on IGDB
Fallout 4 guide on StrategyWiki
Fallout 4 on MobyGames
Fallout 4 on Wikipedia
Fallout
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

Extensive modding support and community.
Frame rates above 60 FPS may cause the game physics to behave strangely and the lockpicking/hacking mini-games to behave erratically.[2] See High FPS Physics Fix.

General information

PC Report
Bethesda Forum for Hardware & Software Issues on PC
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. This feature can be enabled under Options, Gameplay, by setting Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass Contains all paid DLC.
Windows
Automatron
Windows
Wasteland Workshop
Windows
Far Harbor
Windows
Contraptions Workshop
Windows
Vault-Tec Workshop
Windows
Nuka World
Windows
High Resolution Texture Pack (Free) Optional, much higher-quality textures for high-end machines. Requires an additional 58 GB of space. 8GB of RAM and VRAM are recommended.[4]
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic New outfits, mounts, pets, decorations, and material skins can be purchased with Creation Club Credits.[5]
Currency Creation Club Credits are a real money purchase that can be exchanged for exclusive content created by Bethesda and outside development partners.[5][6] Creation Club Credits can also be spent on content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.[7]
Infinite spend Creation Club Credits can be purchased repeatedly without a practical limit.[6]
Unlock New types of gameplay (like survival mode), abilities, locations, enemies, companions, and items can be purchased with Creation Club Credits.[5]

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [General]:
sIntroSequence=
fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0

Utilities

Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)

Required by many mods for them to work correctly.
Expands the scripting capabilities of the game.

BethINI

BethINI is a .ini optimizer that also works as a configuration utility. It has well-tested and optimized presets that could improve performance and fidelity.
Download BethINI[9]
  1. Download BethINI.
  2. Extract the contents and run BethINI.exe.
  3. In the Setup tab make sure Fallout 4 is selected as Game.
  4. In the Basic tab choose either Vanilla or BethINI presets and choose one of the available presets. BethINI presets are optimized and trimmed versions of Vanilla presets.
  5. Modify settings in each tab as desired.
  6. After finished click Save and Exit in the Basic tab, BethINI will sort your .ini files alphabetically and merge already existing tweaks in your previous .ini files.

Notes

It also supports other Bethesda titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas.

Patches

Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch

A comprehensive bug fixing mod that aims to eventually fix every bug with Fallout 4 not officially resolved by the developers.

Mods

Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator

Adjusts shadow distance and volumetric lighting and godrays quality dynamically to achieve targeted frame rate.
Disables frame capping during loading screen to accelerate loading speed.
Installation and configuration[10]
  1. Download the archived file and extract dxgi.dll, dynaperf.ini and the corresponding fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini file depending on your game version to game directory.
  2. If no corresponding fallout4-addresses-x.x.x.x.ini file is available for your game version either read the mod description page to create a new memory configuration file for your game version or download one that has been already created for your game version by the community. (e.g. Configuration Files For Dynamic Performance Tuner And Load Accelerator mod)
  3. Open dynaperf.ini with a text editor and modify the following key settings:
  • fTargetFPS=[60] - Target FPS is the highest FPS that the game will be allowed to run at, and is also the baseline for 100% load.
  • fShadowDirDistanceMin=[2500] - Minimum possible shadow distance. (e.g. 3000 from the Low quality preset)
  • fShadowDirDistanceMax=[12000] - Maximum possible shadow distance. (e.g. 20000 from the Ultra quality preset)
  • bLoadCapping=[0/1] - Setting it to 1 enables frame capping during loading screens which disables the loading speed acceleration.

Notes

Since the values are changed dynamically by modifying the values in-memory, the mod is version-dependent and each update in the game executable requires a new memory mapping.
To use it with ReShade graphics mod rename ReShade's dxgi.dll to dxgi_linked.dll.[11]

ENBoost

Fixes stuttering issues when there is no more available video memory, occurs when using high-resolution texture mods.
Can force V-sync, includes a frame limiter to help prevent stutter.
Installing and Configuring ENBoost[citation needed]
  1. Download the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4.
  2. Unzip all files from the Patch folder in the archive into the installation folder. [See Notes]
  3. Open enblocal.ini with text editor, modify the following values:
  • ApplyStabilityPatch=[false/true] - Stability fixes, the effectiveness varies from user to user. If this worsens the performance, set to false.
  • UsePatchSpeedhackWithoutGraphics=[false/true] - Recommended to enable for maximum performance.
  • ForceVideoMemorySize=[false/true] - Allocates more video memory from RAM and the pagefile.
  • VideoMemorySizeMb=[RAM + VRAM - 300MB for SSDs, or the VRamSizeTest result - 300MB for HDDs] - [See Notes] Forces video memory available in Mebibytes.
  • ForceVSync=[false/true] - Different than the game's default Vsync, and helps prevent stuttering and screen tearing.
  • VSyncSkipNumFrames=[0, 1, 2, or 3] - Mainly for users with high refresh rate monitors (>60Hz) and should be set to '0' for other users.
  • EnableFPSLimit=[false/true] - Caps the frame rate to assigned value. This will solve the physics issues relating to high frame rates, may also solve screen tearing.
  • FPSLimit=[61.0] - The frame rate you wish to cap the game at.
  • DisableFakeLights=[false/true] - Disables rim lights for all characters. Has a small performance impact.

Notes

If you use ReShade or any other tool that uses the d3d11.dll file, rename that tool's DLL file to dxgi.dll.
If the game is installed on an SSD, do not use the VRamSizeTest utility, as it also allocates some HDD space, which can affect your SSD's life.
Use the VRamSizeTest utility if the game is installed on an HDD to correctly determine the amount of memory that can be allocated to the game.
Some users report that using the borderless window setting with a frame limit increases FPS stability in the game.

Special K

Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.

High FPS Physics Fix

This mod allows you to play Fallout 4 above 60 FPS with normal animation speed and without physics bugs.
Offers the ability to turn off vertical sync on loading screens to speed up game loading.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Stores up to 1 GB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files).
Xbox Cloud

Video

Launcher settings.
Launcher settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
Launcher advanced settings.
Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Supports 16:9 and 16:10 only.
Multi-monitor
Use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
Use Flawless Widescreen or TruBy9.
4K Ultra HD
See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
80° horizontal. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Missing widescreen resolutions. See Widescreen resolution.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA and TAA in launcher. Can see SMAA for alternative anti-aliasing.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Going above 120 will cause some major physics issues at higher frame rates. See High FPS Physics Fix.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[12]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] modify the following parameters:
iSize W=XXXX
iSize H=XXXX

Field of view (FOV)

FOV Slider and Player Height
  1. Download FOV Slider and Player Height.
  2. Adjust FOVs/PlayerScale with sliders without messing up the Terminal Display and Pipboy with ingame menu. Use it with Mod Configuration Menu and F4SE.

Notes

The Mod Configuration Menu is a settings page for mods! It provides a central location for mod configuration, accessible via the Pause menu. ModSettings are stored in per-mod INI files under Data\MCM\Settings, making it easy to backup and restore settings and even change them outside the game if so desired should the mod support it.
Use Flawless Widescreen[13]
Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[8]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Under [Display] add or modify the following parameters:
fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX
fDefaultWorldFOV=XX

Notes

fDefault1stPersonFOV controls first person camera and PipBoy, fDefaultWorldFOV controls third person camera.
Modifying fDefault1stPersonFOV will also modify PipBoy's field of view which might be an undesirable side effect for some users. In that case consider using Flawless Widescreen.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[12]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] change iPresentInterval to 0.

Notes

Disabling vertical sync will cause frame rate to exceed 60 FPS which may cause physics issues and make the game unstable. See High FPS Physics Fix.

Depth of field

Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[14]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Change bDoDepthOfField=1 to bDoDepthOfField=0.
  4. Change bScreenSpaceBokeh=1 to bScreenSpaceBokeh=0.

Notes

Will cause underwater effects to disappear.

Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)

SMAA anti-aliasing is a low cost solution for eliminating geometry aliasing (and other jagged edges) that looks sharper than FXAA/TXAA and can result in better performance.
Inject SMAA via SweetFX
  1. Disable in-game anti-aliasing.
  2. Download custom SweetFX 1.5.1.
  3. Copy archive files to <path-to-game>,
  4. Replace the copied DLL files with the files from the folder named X64_dll's.

Notes

This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering".
Use VkBasalt's built-in SMAA injector (Proton on Linux)
  1. Disable in-game anti-aliasing
  2. Download and compile VkBasalt, if possible check if the package manager includes it in the repository for installation without compiling
  3. Create vkBasalt.conf in main game's folder and add the following lines:
effects = smaa
toggleKey = Home  # Toggle VkBasalt effects on or off by pressing the Home key

smaaEdgeDetection = luma
smaaThreshold = 0.05
smaaMaxSearchSteps = 32
smaaMaxSearchStepsDiag = 16
smaaCornerRounding = 25

4. Run the game with ENABLE_VKBASALT=1 env variable.

Notes

  1. SMAA effect can be stacked up by using colon for example effects = smaa:smaa:smaa
  2. Check the configuration file example (vkBasalt.conf.example if installed from a package manager) to learn what are available options for it
  3. If the software loads up the default config file instead, use VKBASALT_CONFIG_FILE="path-to-vkBasalt.conf" env variable

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Vertical sensitivity

Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.

RAW INPUT - The Ultimate Mouse Sensitivity Fix

Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity

This is an "all in one" fix for mouse sensitivity. This is not just a dummy esp to load an ini. The esp is necessary and contains multiple edits to normalize mouse movement. This mod has nothing to do with vsync, fps limits or game performance in general, but if you want to read and try out my findings, head down to the optional performance section.

- Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Most languages are region locked by default.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, voice, music, sound effects, footsteps, and radio.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output.[18]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Use X3DAudio HRTF.

Localizations

Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish in most European countries.
Russia and Poland are limited to Russian and Polish, the English language is also available.
The global version has all the languages available, an example is purchasing the game on Green Man Gaming which has all languages, even Japanese.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Not available in Japan.[19]
Traditional Chinese
Asia only, not included in Japan.[19]
French
Europe and North America only.[19]
German
Latin American Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Japan only. No other languages are included.[19]
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Central and South America only.[19]
Russian
Fan audio dub (machine translation) on Zone of Games.
Spanish
Europe, North, Central and South America only.[19]

Network

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[20]
TCP 27000
UDP 28000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
These ports are used to communicate with the Pip-Boy app.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Fallout 4.
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Excellent 3D environment. Officially supported Game, see vorpX gamelist.

Issues unresolved

Crash to desktop during Hunter/Hunted

This issue blocks the continuation of a quest chain.
Approaching the quest objective will result in a crash to desktop without any errors. As of current, if you wish to progress the quest-line, you will have to teleport into the related building and then teleport to an area that does not crash the game.
Teleport into building of interest to progress[21][22]
  1. Open the console and enter player.moveto 00064dfc.
  2. Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly.
  3. When you're done with your business inside the building, open the console and enter coc sanctuaryExt.

Notes

You may walk freely within the building, but exiting it will crash the game.
Go into Steam offline mode and turn off internet connection (or block the game in firewall)

Entering Cambridge Police Station makes the player fall through the ground

This issue may block the continuation of a quest-chain.[22][23]
You may speak to characters inside the building if you enable noclip: open the console and enter tcl.
To exit the building afterwards, as the doors did not spawn in, you must teleport to another location, i.e. coc sanctuaryExt.

Issues fixed

Game's physics run too fast

The game was designed to run at 60 FPS.
See High FPS Physics Fix[citation needed]

Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)

Turn off weapon debris in the launcher[24]
  1. Open the Fallout 4 launcher, then under Options, select Advanced.
  2. Click on the Weapon Debris drop down list, select Off.

Notes

Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
Use Weapon Debris Crash Fix

Notes

Weapon debris will have collision turned off.

God rays performance fix and no pixelation

Modify configuration files
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Inside of Fallout4Prefs.ini, change iVolumetricLightingQuality= to iVolumetricLightingQuality=3. Or set god rays quality to Ultra in launcher.
  3. Open Fallout4.ini.
  4. Add sStartingConsoleCommand=gr grid 12;gr scale .8;gr maxcascade 1 under [General] section

Notes

Ultra quality god rays at same performance as low setting.
Pixelation fix won't work at lower qualities. Value must be set to ultra.
Launcher may not always set value to highest. Check configs to make sure isn't set at "2". Set configs to "read-only".

Graphical issues while raining

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Open the Fallout 4 launcher, then under Options, select Advanced.
  2. Check the Screen Space Reflections checkbox as well as the Wetness checkbox.

Notes

Unchecking Screen Space Reflections while Wetness is checked, Could result to this problem, whilst raining.

Broken shadows

Dark layer example.
Dark layer example.
The default game does not support 21: 9 and 4k resolution, forcing it by modifying the game causes this problem. Even so, if you want to force 21: 9 resolutions and you don't want to have the problem with the shadows you must follow the steps described below. .[25][26]
Instructions[27][28]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Find the following line, and set it to this value.
bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0

Console not opening when pressing the tilde key

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Press Win+R and type control input.dll then select OK.
  2. Click on the Add a language button, then find the English language and Double Click on it.
  3. Select English (United States), then push the Add button located on the bottom right side.
  4. Press Alt+ Shift to switch to the English keyboard layout.
  5. Launch the game and push ~.

Alternatively, Spanish/Latin American keyboards can open the console using Ñ instead, without changing any settings. For Finnish keyboards the key to use is Ö.

No in-game audio

Set audio playback to 16bit 48000 Hz[29]
  1. Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon)
  2. Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick)
  3. Click "properties" and select advanced tab
  4. Change the "default format" to 16bit 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)

Major screen tearing when Windows Aero is disabled while in a borderless mode

This is due to Aero's double buffering.
Switch Theme to Windows Aero[30]
  1. Right-click on the desktop.
  2. Press Personalize.
  3. Choose a Windows Aero theme.
  4. Press Window Color.
  5. Save changes.

Permanent slow-motion

Erase configuration files[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Delete the configuration files.

Frame rate locked at 48 FPS

The game uses a Vsync activated by default and it blocks at 60hz that is, by default it blocks at 60fps / 60hz this cappeo method is not good with the Gsync and FreeSync monitors
Disable vertical sync and cap the game on rivaturner static server[citation needed]
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
Disable G-sync (Nvidia) o FreeSync (Amd)[citation needed]

Mouse cursor not visible in menus

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout4Prefs.ini.
  3. Find the following line, and set it to this value.
bGamepadEnable=0

Slow loading screen

GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
Use FO4 Load Accelerator[14]
Use Load Accelerator Mod[31]

Duel Bot enemy stuck in Restoring Order

When confronting the Mechanist in Restoring Order, a Duel Bot may get stuck under the ground, preventing progress
Toggle no clip mode[32]
  1. Open the console with ~.
  2. Type in and enter tcl to toggle no clip mode.
  3. Kill the duel bot, and use the same command to toggle no clip back off.

Bugged progression in Emogene Takes a Lover

Brother Thomas unlocks the door to where Emogene is supposed to be, but she doesn't appear. Instead, the quest points back to Cabot House and the locked section of the house.
Workaround #1[33]
If you did not receive quest objectives from Edward yet, then it is very easy. You can do this at any game stage until you accept the rescue mission.
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Paste in ssq ms09.
  3. Paste in 47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld.
  4. Paste in 47ec4.ForceRefIntoAlias emogene.
  5. Close the console (~).
Workaround #2[14][33]
If the quest objectives are already in your Pip-Boy Data log.
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Paste in ssq ms09.
  3. Paste in prid 47ec4.
  4. Paste in ForceRefIntoAlias emogeneOld.
  5. Paste in ForceRefIntoAlias emogene.
  6. Paste in MoveTo 518ce.
  7. Paste in enable.
  8. Close the console (~).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok,[34] Nvidia FLEX[35] Nvidia FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to Nvidia GPUs.
Interface Scaleform
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.992e

Mod Manager

Mod Managers simplify mod installations, use one of the following.

Mod Organizer

Powerful and easy-to-use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
Features a configuration editor, the F4SE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.

Vortex

The official mod manager made by Nexus Mods.
It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/377160/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (377160) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Fallout 4 - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE - last accessed on 2020-04-22
  2. Fallout 4 - Game Engine Speed Tied to Framerate - YouTube
  3. PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming
  4. Fallout 4 Free Updates – High Resolution Texture Pack & PS4 Pro Support
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Creation Club | Summer 2017 - last accessed on 2020-04-22
  6. 6.0 6.1 Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam - last accessed on 2020-04-22
  7. Creation Club | Summer 2017 - last accessed on 2020-04-22
    "Creation Club is available via in-game digital marketplaces in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim and purchased with Credits. Credits are available for purchase on PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam. Your Credits are transferable and can be used in both games on the same platform for Steam and Xbox Live."
  8. 8.0 8.1 AFK Mods - [Fallout 4] - Knowledge Base - Useful INI Settings - last accessed on 2017-11-17
  9. BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community - last accessed on 2017-11-17
  10. Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community
  11. Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. - Page 2 - File topics - The Nexus Forums - last accessed on 2019-01-16
  12. 12.0 12.1 Verified by User:JPulowski on 2017-11-17
  13. Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
    Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
  15. keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums
  16. Verified by User:Anonymous on 2015-12-01
  17. Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously
  18. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
  19. 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
  20. AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found
  21. Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX
  22. 22.0 22.1 Verified by User:Tmplt on 2015-11-16
  23. Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
  24. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/moar-games/35/283056/rtx-2080-and-fallout-4/2064003/
  25. View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
  26. No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
  27. View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
  28. Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem
  29. https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s4xxy/no_audio_on_fallout_4_anyone_else_with_the_same/cwu3rds
  30. Borderless Window Mode Screen Tear Fix : fo4
  31. Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-01-23
    Loading screens are indeed tied to frame rate so this helps a lot when the game is on SSD
  32. Fallout 4: PC Console Commands - Cheat Codes Guide | Walkthroughs | The Escapist
  33. 33.0 33.1 Talk:Emogene Takes a Lover | Fallout Wiki | Fandom
  34. Havok's Blog Post: Congratulates all of the Award-Nominated Developers at E3 2015; Many Top Titles Utilizing Havok Tech, Congratulations to Fallout 4 and Many Others
  35. Fallout 4 beta patch adds Nvidia FLEX based particle debris effects | PhysXInfo.com