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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
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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 | | + | {{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 }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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===Utilities=== | ===Utilities=== | ||
− | ===[http://f4se.silverlock.org/ Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)]=== | + | ====[http://f4se.silverlock.org/ Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)]==== |
{{ii}} Required by many mods for them to work correctly. | {{ii}} Required by many mods for them to work correctly. | ||
{{++}} Expands the scripting capabilities of the game. | {{++}} Expands the scripting capabilities of the game. | ||
− | |||
====[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. | + | {{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. | + | {{++}} 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 | + | {{ii}} Some users report that using the borderless window setting with a frame limit increases FPS stability in the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Stores up to 1 GB<!-- Not GB. 1 GB = 1000 MB = 953.674 MB. --> of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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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. | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[TAA]] in launcher. Can see [[#Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)|SMAA]] for alternative anti-aliasing. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=FOV Slider and Player Height|fix= | |
− | + | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/36768 FOV Slider and Player Height]. | |
− | + | # 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]. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | '''Notes''' |
− | The Mod Configuration Menu is a settings page for mods! | + | {{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. |
− | 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. | ||
− | |||
{{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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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[SMAA]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Subpixel Morphological Anti-aliasing (SMAA)]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=SMAA | + | {{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 [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Inject SMAA via SweetFX|fix= |
− | # | + | # Disable in-game anti-aliasing. |
+ | # Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/57fmgdh7x96g201/Boulotaur2024.Injector_CeeJay.dk%27s.1.5.1.+ChromaticAberration.rar custom SweetFX 1.5.1]. | ||
+ | # Copy archive files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, | ||
+ | # Replace the copied DLL files with the files from the folder named <code>X64_dll's</code>. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This will not counter many types of aliasing, such as "sub-pixel" aliasing and "shimmering". |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use VkBasalt's built-in SMAA injector (Proton on Linux)|fix= | ||
+ | # Disable in-game anti-aliasing | ||
+ | # 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 | ||
+ | # Create <code>vkBasalt.conf</code> in main game's folder and add the following lines: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | 4. Run the game with <code>ENABLE_VKBASALT=1</code> env variable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | # SMAA effect can be stacked up by using colon for example <code>effects = smaa:smaa:smaa</code> | ||
+ | # 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 | ||
+ | # If the software loads up the default config file instead, use <code>VKBASALT_CONFIG_FILE="path-to-vkBasalt.conf" env variable</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
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{{ii}} Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity | {{ii}} Disabled Mouse Acceleration, Horizontal/Vertical Parity, Scalable ADS Multiplier, Normalized Sensitivity | ||
This is an "all in one" fix for mouse 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 | + | 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 | + | 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. |
{{ii}} - Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available. | {{ii}} - Optional files - ADS Sensitivity options of 100%, 50% and 25%. "Immersive Gameplay" & "Horizon" Versions Available. | ||
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|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>[ | + | |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 | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Mexican Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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. | ||
==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 | + | {{--}} 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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===Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)=== | ===Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)=== | ||
− | |||
{{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'''. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/48078 Weapon Debris Crash Fix]|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} 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. | ||
+ | {{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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===Broken shadows=== | ===Broken shadows=== | ||
{{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}} | {{Image|Fallout 4 dark layer issue.jpg|Dark layer example.}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{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. | + | 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= | + | {{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 |
+ | {{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)]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable G-sync (Nvidia) o FreeSync (Amd) |ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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. | + | {{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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# Close the console ({{key|~}}). | # Close the console ({{key|~}}). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mod Manager=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mod Managers simplify mod installations, use one of the following. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1 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== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 20:33, 20 September 2021
For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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
- 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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Incomplete installer.[3] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Bethesda.net | ||||
GamersGate | Game of the Year Edition also available. | |||
Game of the Year Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Game of the Year Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Game of the Year Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | Game of the Year Edition also available. |
- 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 | |
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Season Pass | Contains all paid DLC. | |
Automatron | ||
Wasteland Workshop | ||
Far Harbor | ||
Contraptions Workshop | ||
Vault-Tec Workshop | ||
Nuka World | ||
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] |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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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] |
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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] |
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Notes
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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] |
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Notes |
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] |
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Notes
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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
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\Saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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] |
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iSize W=XXXX iSize H=XXXX |
Field of view (FOV)
FOV Slider and Player Height |
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Notes
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Use Flawless Widescreen[13] |
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Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[8] |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX fDefaultWorldFOV=XX Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[12] |
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Notes
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Depth of field
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[14] |
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Notes
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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 |
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Notes
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Use VkBasalt's built-in SMAA injector (Proton on Linux) |
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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 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Settlement menus ignore remapping.[15] | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. See Vertical sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Use the Playstation 4 Buttons (Ps3 and Ps4) Mod. | |
Light bar support | [16] | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Added in Patch 1.7 | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Use Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously Mod[17] |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
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
- Most languages are region locked by default.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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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] |
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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 | |
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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] |
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Notes
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Go into Steam offline mode and turn off internet connection (or block the game in firewall) |
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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] |
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Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)
Turn off weapon debris in the launcher[24] |
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Notes
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Use Weapon Debris Crash Fix |
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Notes
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God rays performance fix and no pixelation
Modify configuration files |
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Notes
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Graphical issues while raining
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Broken shadows
- 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] |
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bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0 |
Console not opening when pressing the tilde key
Instructions[citation needed] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Permanent slow-motion
Erase configuration files[citation needed] |
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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] |
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Disable G-sync (Nvidia) o FreeSync (Amd)[citation needed] |
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Instructions[citation needed] |
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bGamepadEnable=0 |
Slow loading screen
- GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
Use FO4 Load Accelerator[14] |
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Use Load Accelerator Mod[31] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Workaround #2[14][33] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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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 |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD FX-9590 4.7 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 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 290X 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/377160/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (377160) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Fallout 4 - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE - last accessed on 2020-04-22
- ↑ Fallout 4 - Game Engine Speed Tied to Framerate - YouTube
- ↑ PSA: Fallout 4 physical disk only has 5GB of data, requires 19GB download : pcgaming
- ↑ Fallout 4 Free Updates – High Resolution Texture Pack & PS4 Pro Support
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Creation Club | Summer 2017 - last accessed on 2020-04-22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fallout 4 - Creation Club on Steam - last accessed on 2020-04-22
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 AFK Mods - [Fallout 4] - Knowledge Base - Useful INI Settings - last accessed on 2017-11-17
- ↑ BethINI at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community - last accessed on 2017-11-17
- ↑ Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. at Fallout 4 Nexus - Mods and community
- ↑ Dynamic Performance Tuner and Load Accelerator. - Page 2 - File topics - The Nexus Forums - last accessed on 2019-01-16
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Verified by User:JPulowski on 2017-11-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
- Flawless Widescreen has a minor bug when pausing/unpausing the game with the Pip-Boy active
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
- ↑ keypad binding....RAGE! - PC - Bethesda Softworks Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2015-12-01
- ↑ Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found
- ↑ Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Verified by User:Tmplt on 2015-11-16
- ↑ Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/moar-games/35/283056/rtx-2080-and-fallout-4/2064003/
- ↑ View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
- ↑ No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
- ↑ Fallout 4 Widescreen lighting problem
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/3s4xxy/no_audio_on_fallout_4_anyone_else_with_the_same/cwu3rds
- ↑ Borderless Window Mode Screen Tear Fix : fo4
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Fallout 4: PC Console Commands - Cheat Codes Guide | Walkthroughs | The Escapist
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Talk:Emogene Takes a Lover | Fallout Wiki | Fandom
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Fallout 4 beta patch adds Nvidia FLEX based particle debris effects | PhysXInfo.com