Difference between revisions of "Fallout 4"
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===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}}. | + | # Open {{File|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. |
− | # Add the following lines | + | # Add or modify the following lines under <code>[General]</code>: |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
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sIntroSequence= | sIntroSequence= | ||
fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0 | fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0 | ||
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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>. | ||
+ | # In the Setup tab make sure Fallout 4 is selected as Game. | ||
+ | # 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. | ||
+ | # Modify settings in each tab as desired. | ||
+ | # 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''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} It also supports other Bethesda titles such as [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]], [[Fallout 3]], and [[Fallout: New Vegas]]. | {{ii}} It also supports other Bethesda titles such as [[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition]], [[Fallout 3]], and [[Fallout: New Vegas]]. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |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 | + | |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. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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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}}. | ||
− | # | + | # Under <code>[Display]</code> modify the following parameters: |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
iSize W=XXXX | iSize W=XXXX | ||
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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| | + | # Open {{code|Fallout4Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. |
− | # | + | # Under <code>[Display]</code> add or modify the following parameters: |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX | |
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fDefaultWorldFOV=XX | fDefaultWorldFOV=XX | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> controls first person camera and PipBoy, <code>fDefaultWorldFOV</code> controls third person camera. |
+ | {{--}} Modifying <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> will also modify PipBoy's field of view which might be an undesirable side effect for some users. In that case consider using [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[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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'''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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===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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bScreenSpaceBokeh=0 | bScreenSpaceBokeh=0 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Will cause underwater effects to disappear. | ||
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|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> | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. See [[#Vertical sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Vertical sensitivity is lower on widescreen monitors. See [[#Vertical sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]. | ||
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|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = hackable | |simultaneous input = hackable | ||
− | |simultaneous input notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3538 | + | |simultaneous input notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3538 Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously Mod]<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3538 Keyboard and Gamepad Simultaneously]</ref> |
|steam controller api = false | |steam controller api = false | ||
|steam controller api notes= Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only. | |steam controller api notes= Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only. | ||
|light bar support = true | |light bar support = true | ||
|light bar support notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2015-12-01}}</ref> | |light bar support notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2015-12-01}}</ref> | ||
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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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Pixelated aura around characters and objects=== | ===Pixelated aura around characters and objects=== | ||
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# Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | # Open {{code|Fallout4Prefs.ini}}. | ||
− | # Find the following | + | # Find the following parameters, and set them as the following: |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
bVolumetricLightingEnable=0 | bVolumetricLightingEnable=0 | ||
iVolumetricLightingQuality=0 | iVolumetricLightingQuality=0 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
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− | + | {{ii}} This setting disables the volumetric lighting, along with the god ray effect. | |
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===Frame rate locked to 48 FPS=== | ===Frame rate locked to 48 FPS=== | ||
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Revision as of 15:58, 17 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
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/377160/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-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
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Disable Depth of Field
Instructions |
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Input settings
Vertical sensitivity
Instructions |
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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.[4]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Not available in Japan.[5] | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only, not included in Japan.[5] | |||
French | Europe and North America only.[5] | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japan only. No other languages are included.[5] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Central and South America only.[5] | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Europe, North, Central and South America only.[5] |
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.
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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.[6][7]
- You may speak to characters inside the building if you enable noclip: open the console and enter
tcl
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coc sanctuaryExt
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Issues fixed
Pixelated aura around characters and objects
Instructions |
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Graphical issues while raining
Instructions |
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Broken shadows while playing
Instructions |
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Console not opening when pressing the tilde key
Instructions |
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No in-game audio
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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Permanent slow-motion while playing
Instructions |
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Frame rate locked to 48 FPS
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Slow Loading Screen
- GPU load at the loading screen will be higher.
Instructions |
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Network
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[10] |
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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, [11] NVIDIA FLEX[12] | 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 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ http://www.subeimagenes.com/img/screenshot061-1594937.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Bethesda Softworks Releases Blog Post on Localisation, Specs, and Release Date of Fallout 4
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Cambridge police station glitch :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ View topic - Fallout 4 | WSGF
- ↑ No 21:9 resolution? :: Fallout 4 General Discussions
- ↑ 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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