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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | # Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | ||
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====[https://rd.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67 BethINI]==== | ====[https://rd.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. | ||
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# Download BethINI. | # Download BethINI. | ||
# Extract the contents and run <code>BethINI.exe</code>. | # Extract the contents and run <code>BethINI.exe</code>. | ||
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{{++}} 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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# [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm Download] the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4. | # [http://enbdev.com/download_mod_fallout4.htm Download] the latest version of ENBoost for Fallout 4. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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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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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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===Disable Depth of Field=== | ===Disable Depth of Field=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}}. | ||
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{{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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# Open the console and enter <code>player.moveto 00064dfc</code>. | # Open the console and enter <code>player.moveto 00064dfc</code>. | ||
# Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly. | # Walk around until character of interest spawns. Deal with the situation accordingly. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Pixelated aura around characters and objects=== | ===Pixelated aura around characters and objects=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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===Graphical issues while raining=== | ===Graphical issues while raining=== | ||
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# Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''. | # Open the '''Fallout 4''' launcher, then under '''Options''', select '''Advanced'''. | ||
# Check the '''Screen Space Reflections''' checkbox as well as the '''Wetness''' checkbox. | # Check the '''Screen Space Reflections''' checkbox as well as the '''Wetness''' checkbox. | ||
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{{--}} Ultra-widescreen and 4K Ultra HD resolutions are affected by this bug.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510 No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref> | {{--}} Ultra-widescreen and 4K Ultra HD resolutions are affected by this bug.<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=162080#p162080 View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/377160/discussions/0/496880503078226891/#c496880503082826510 No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions]</ref> | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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===No in-game audio=== | ===No in-game audio=== | ||
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# Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon) | # Navigate to audio playback devices (right-click on speaker icon) | ||
# Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick) | # Highlight speakers (will probably be one with a green tick) | ||
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{{ii}} This is due to Aero's double buffering. | {{ii}} This is due to Aero's double buffering. | ||
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# Right-click on the desktop. | # Right-click on the desktop. | ||
# Press '''Personalize'''. | # Press '''Personalize'''. | ||
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===Permanent slow-motion while playing=== | ===Permanent slow-motion while playing=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Delete the configuration files. | # Delete the configuration files. | ||
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===Frame rate locked to 48 FPS=== | ===Frame rate locked to 48 FPS=== | ||
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{{ii}} See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | {{ii}} See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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===Mouse cursor not visible in menus=== | ===Mouse cursor not visible in menus=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
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{{ii}} GPU load at the loading screen will be higher. | {{ii}} GPU load at the loading screen will be higher. | ||
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# Download [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10283 Load Accelerator] and follow instructions to install. | # Download [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10283 Load Accelerator] and follow instructions to install. | ||
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Revision as of 01:33, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2015 |
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 |
For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.
Key points
- Extensive modding support and community.
- Frame rates above 60 FPS will cause the game physics to behave strangely and the lockpicking/hacking mini-games to behave erratically.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Incomplete installer.[2] | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- The Fallout Pip-Boy App is available for Android, iOS, and Incorrect store name. See here for available options.. This feature can be enabled under Options, Gameplay, by setting Pip-Boy App Enabled to On.
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.[3] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[4] |
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sIntroSequence= fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0 uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 |
Utilities
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[5] |
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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
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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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Stores up to 1 GB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[6] |
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iSize W=XXXX iSize H=XXXX |
Field of view (FOV)
Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[4] |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX fDefaultWorldFOV=XX Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[6] |
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Notes
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Disable Depth of Field
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[citation needed] |
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bDoDepthOfField=0 bScreenSpaceBokeh=0 Notes
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Input settings
Vertical sensitivity
Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[citation needed] |
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[Controls] fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1 fPitchSpeedRatio=1 |
Audio settings
- Most languages are region locked by default.
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.[7]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Not available in Japan.[8] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only, not included in Japan.[8] | |||
French | Europe and North America only.[8] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japan only. No other languages are included.[8] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Central and South America only.[8] | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Europe, North, Central and South America only.[8] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Fallout 4. |
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[9][10] |
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Notes
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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.[10][11]
- 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
Pixelated aura around characters and objects
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[citation needed] |
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bVolumetricLightingEnable=0 iVolumetricLightingQuality=0 Notes
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Graphical issues while raining
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Broken shadows while playing
Instructions[14][15] |
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bComputeShaderDeferredTiledLighting=0 |
Console not opening when pressing the tilde key
Instructions |
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No in-game audio
Set audio playback to 16bit 48000 Hz[16] |
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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[17] |
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Permanent slow-motion while playing
Erase configuration files[citation needed] |
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Frame rate locked to 48 FPS
Disable vertical sync[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 Load Accelerator Mod[citation needed] |
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Network
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[18] |
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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.
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, [19] NVIDIA FLEX[20] | NVIDIA FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to NVIDIA GPUs. |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.992e |
System requirements
- A 64-bit system is required.
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 |
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 - 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:JPulowski on 2017-11-17
- ↑ http://www.subeimagenes.com/img/screenshot061-1594937.jpg
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
- ↑ Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by User:Tmplt on 2015-11-16
- ↑ Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ 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
- ↑ AllIntensivePorpoise comments on Pipboy App Connection - No Devices Found
- ↑ 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
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