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|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = 80° horizontal. | + | |fov notes = 80° horizontal. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Missing widescreen resolutions. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |windowed notes = Missing widescreen resolutions. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{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=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref=<ref name="afkfo4ini" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref=<ref name="afkfo4ini" />|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Depth of field=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-02-26}}</ref>|fix= |
# 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}}. | ||
− | # | + | # Change <code>bDoDepthOfField=1</code> to <code>bDoDepthOfField=0</code>. |
− | < | + | # Change <code>bScreenSpaceBokeh=1</code> to <code>bScreenSpaceBokeh=0</code>. |
− | bDoDepthOfField=0 | ||
− | bScreenSpaceBokeh=0 | ||
− | </ | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout4Custom.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game's physics run too fast=== | ||
+ | {{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= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===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. | {{--}} Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled. | ||
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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.}} | ||
− | |||
{{--}} 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> | {{--}} 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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===Console not opening when pressing the tilde key=== | ===Console not opening when pressing the tilde key=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | |||
# Press {{key|Win|R}} and type <code>control input.dll</code> then select '''OK'''. | # Press {{key|Win|R}} and type <code>control input.dll</code> then select '''OK'''. | ||
# Click on the '''Add a language''' button, then find the '''English''' language and {{Key|Double Click}} on it. | # Click on the '''Add a language''' button, then find the '''English''' language and {{Key|Double Click}} on it. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Permanent slow-motion | + | ===Permanent slow-motion=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Erase configuration files|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Erase configuration files|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Slow | + | ===Slow loading screen=== |
{{ii}} GPU load at the loading screen will be higher. | {{ii}} GPU load at the loading screen will be higher. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Load Accelerator Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2018-01-23|comment=Loading screens are indeed tied to frame rate so this helps a lot when the game is on SSD}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Load Accelerator Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2018-01-23|comment=Loading screens are indeed tied to frame rate so this helps a lot when the game is on SSD}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Ports | {{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = 27000 | + | |tcp = 27000 |
− | |udp = 28000 | + | |udp = 28000 |
|upnp = unknown | |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> | |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> |
Revision as of 10:20, 26 February 2020
For the VR version, see Fallout 4 VR.
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 |
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.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Incomplete installer.[2] | |||
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. | |||
Steam | Game of the Year Edition also available. |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- 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.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
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
|
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[6] |
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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
|
Special K
- Improves frame pacing, introduces texture caching system to reduce VRAM consumption, eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks and prevent memory fragmentation.
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). |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[8] |
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iSize W=XXXX iSize H=XXXX |
Field of view (FOV)
Use Flawless Widescreen[9] |
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Modify Fallout4Custom.ini[4] |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX fDefaultWorldFOV=XX Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[8] |
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Notes
|
Depth of field
Modify Fallout4Prefs.ini[10] |
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Notes
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SMAA
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX[11] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Vertical sensitivity
- Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors.
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.[12]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Not available in Japan.[13] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only, not included in Japan.[13] | |||
French | Europe and North America only.[13] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japan only. No other languages are included.[13] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Central and South America only.[13] | |||
Russian | Fan audio dub (machine translation) on Zone of Games. | |||
Spanish | Europe, North, Central and South America only.[13] |
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[14][15] |
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Notes
|
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.[15][16]
- 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.
Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[10] |
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Crash to desktop on Nvidia Turing GPUs (RTX, GTX 16 series)
- Nvidia FLEX features have to be disabled.
Turn off weapon debris in the launcher[17] |
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|
God rays performance fix and no pixelation
Modify configuration files |
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Notes
|
Graphical issues while raining
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Broken shadows
Instructions[20][21] |
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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. |
No in-game audio
Set audio playback to 16bit 48000 Hz[22] |
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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[23] |
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Permanent slow-motion
Erase configuration files[citation needed] |
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Frame rate locked at 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[24] |
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Network
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[25] |
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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, [26] Nvidia FLEX[27] | Nvidia FLEX used for optional weapon debris and is exclusive to Nvidia GPUs. |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.992e |
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 - 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 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
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2020-02-26
- ↑ SweetFX – SMAA
- ↑ http://www.subeimagenes.com/img/screenshot061-1594937.jpg
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
- ↑ Fallout 4 Hunter/Hunted CRASH FIX
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 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
- ↑ 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