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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Released in terrible state, with many of the features expected in PC version of the game lacking, the port received a couple of major updates, which gradually added some of the much expected features. {{note|note=Follow list is for the issues still persisting / features missing. Make sure to update this, with each patch! {{String to list|content={{ | + | {{ii}} Released in terrible state, with many of the features expected in PC version of the game lacking, the port received a couple of major updates, which gradually added some of the much expected features. {{note|note=Follow list is for the issues still persisting / features missing. Make sure to update this, with each patch! {{String to list|content={{CN|date=March 2019}} Reports indicate poor optimization. When played in ultra-widescreen, some UI elements might end up offscreen.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Fallout/comments/a59fgr/the_219_fix_is_basically_just_an_ini_edit/|title=The "21:9 fix" is basically just an .ini edit!|date=13.12.2018}}</ref> Lack of option to disable mouse smoothing. '''Lack of text chat.''' Limited keyboard rebinding options and overall unintuitive controls (<nowiki>i.e.</nowiki> ESC opens a map).}}|name=List of issues}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
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{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-76/en | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/fallout-76/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = See [https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-supports-ultrawide-resolutions-with-a-simple-ini-tweak/ here]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-supports-ultrawide-resolutions-with-a-simple-ini-tweak/ here]. | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Default at 80° horizontal, changeable via slider from | + | |fov notes = Default at 80° horizontal, changeable via slider from 70- 120°. FOV is auto-adjusted when using ultra-widescreen resolutions. To change 1st person view-model FOV see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|60 fps notes = As of 1.0.1.114 patch 63 FPS lock has been removed. | |60 fps notes = As of 1.0.1.114 patch 63 FPS lock has been removed. | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Higher framerates require disabling internal vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | + | |120 fps notes = Higher framerates require disabling internal vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} An in-game FOV slider was added in an update and fDefaultWorldFOV edits are no longer necessary. <ref name="December 11 Patch Notes">{{Refurl|url=https://fallout.bethesda.net/article/1EDxoSmqFye0QYa2GyQw2u/fallout-76-patch-notes-december-11-2018|title=Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018|date=2018-12-11}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} An in-game FOV slider was added in an update and fDefaultWorldFOV edits are no longer necessary.<ref name="December 11 Patch Notes">{{Refurl|url=https://fallout.bethesda.net/article/1EDxoSmqFye0QYa2GyQw2u/fallout-76-patch-notes-december-11-2018|title=Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018|date=2018-12-11}}</ref> |
{{ii}} In-game slider changes world FOV only, viewmodel (1st person weapon) FOV can still be set via ini entry: | {{ii}} In-game slider changes world FOV only, viewmodel (1st person weapon) FOV can still be set via ini entry: | ||
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{{ii}} This bug appears to only occur when using fullscreen mode; windowed mode is not affected. | {{ii}} This bug appears to only occur when using fullscreen mode; windowed mode is not affected. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use SuperF4 to kill the game process.|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use SuperF4 to kill the game process.|fix= | ||
− | # Download [https://stefansundin.github.io/superf4/ SuperF4. | + | # Download [https://stefansundin.github.io/superf4/ SuperF4]. |
# Make sure SuperF4 is running before you start the game. | # Make sure SuperF4 is running before you start the game. | ||
# After clicking "Exit to desktop" in-game, press CTRL+ALT+F4 to kill the game. | # After clicking "Exit to desktop" in-game, press CTRL+ALT+F4 to kill the game. | ||
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===SLI system stutters constantly=== | ===SLI system stutters constantly=== | ||
{{ii}} It appears SLI does not work properly on some systems, using 100% of GPU1 and practically 0 of GPU2, but causes severe fps stutter. | {{ii}} It appears SLI does not work properly on some systems, using 100% of GPU1 and practically 0 of GPU2, but causes severe fps stutter. | ||
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{{ii}} Don't forget to re-enable SLI if you're going to play something else! | {{ii}} Don't forget to re-enable SLI if you're going to play something else! | ||
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===Icons don't show up in the Atomic Shop=== | ===Icons don't show up in the Atomic Shop=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Restore the Fallout76Custom.ini beginning|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Restore the Fallout76Custom.ini beginning|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}}This is caused by mods interferring with how the stock files are loaded.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/a355xo/bug_thumbnails_not_showing_up_in_atomic_shop/</ref> | + | {{ii}} This is caused by mods interferring with how the stock files are loaded.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/a355xo/bug_thumbnails_not_showing_up_in_atomic_shop/</ref> |
− | # Open your {{file|Fallout76Custom.ini}} file in a text editor. {{file| | + | # Open your {{file|Fallout76Custom.ini}} file in a text editor. {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout 76\Fallout76Custom.ini)}} |
# Modify the beginning of the <code>sResourceArchive2List</code> line in the <code>Archive</code> section to read as follows: | # Modify the beginning of the <code>sResourceArchive2List</code> line in the <code>Archive</code> section to read as follows: | ||
<code>SeventySix - 00UpdateMain.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateMain.ba2, SeventySix - 00UpdateStream.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateStream.ba2, SeventySix - 00UpdateTextures.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateTextures.ba2, SeventySix - MeshesExtra.ba2, SeventySix - GeneratedMeshes.ba2,</code> | <code>SeventySix - 00UpdateMain.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateMain.ba2, SeventySix - 00UpdateStream.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateStream.ba2, SeventySix - 00UpdateTextures.ba2, SeventySix - 01UpdateTextures.ba2, SeventySix - MeshesExtra.ba2, SeventySix - GeneratedMeshes.ba2,</code> | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 26 March 2019
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios Austin | |
Bethesda Game Studios | |
Bethesda Game Studios Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2018 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
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
- Released in terrible state, with many of the features expected in PC version of the game lacking, the port received a couple of major updates, which gradually added some of the much expected features. [Note 1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Game code only (no disc).[2] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Bethesda.net | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store |
- All versions currently require the Bethesda.net Launcher DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes,[3] however a Steam version is planned.[citation needed]
Essential improvements
Text chat support
Install text chat mod |
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Skip intro videos
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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sIntroSequence= uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76\ |
- Screenshots/photos are stored in the
Photos
subfolder.
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- An in-game FOV slider was added in an update and fDefaultWorldFOV edits are no longer necessary.[4]
- In-game slider changes world FOV only, viewmodel (1st person weapon) FOV can still be set via ini entry:
Change View-model FOV via Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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Notes
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Disable Depth of Field
- An in-game DoF slider was added in an update[4] and the below changes may no longer be necessary or partially necessary.
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fDOFBlendRatio=0 fDOFMinFocalCoefDist=999999 fDOFMaxFocalCoefDist=99999999 fDOFDynamicFarRange=99999999 fDOFCenterWeightInt=0 fDOFFarDistance=99999999
bDynamicDepthOfField=0 Notes
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Disable Motion Blur
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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bMBEnable=0 |
Input settings
Vertical sensitivity
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fMouseHeadingXScale = 0.021 fMouseHeadingYScale = XX
Notes
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
- Game lacks text chat.
- Push to talk was added in an update[4].
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Game freezes when trying to exit
- This bug appears to only occur when using fullscreen mode; windowed mode is not affected.
Use SuperF4 to kill the game process. |
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SLI system stutters constantly
- It appears SLI does not work properly on some systems, using 100% of GPU1 and practically 0 of GPU2, but causes severe fps stutter.
Disable SLI |
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Icons don't show up in the Atomic Shop
Restore the Fallout76Custom.ini beginning |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Follow list is for the issues still persisting / features missing. Make sure to update this, with each patch!
- [citation needed] Reports indicate poor optimization
- When played in ultra-widescreen, some UI elements might end up offscreen
- [1] Lack of option to disable mouse smoothing
- Lack of text chat
- Limited keyboard rebinding options and overall unintuitive controls (i.e. ESC opens a map)
References
- ↑ The "21:9 fix" is basically just an .ini edit! - last accessed on 13.12.2018
- ↑ Cardboard disc included with Fallout 76 Power Armor PC edition | Shacknews
- ↑ Fallout 76 won't launch on Steam | PC Gamer
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018 - last accessed on 2018-12-11
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/a355xo/bug_thumbnails_not_showing_up_in_atomic_shop/