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Fallout 4 companions

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• 1 Permanent companions
• 2 Temporary companions
• 3 Interests
• 4 Essential status
• 5 Radiation
• 7 Using weapons and armor
• 8 Wearing power armor
• 9 Carrying capacity
• 10 Committing crimes
• 11 Affinity
• 14 Behind the scenes
• 15 References

Permanent companions [ ]

The base game offers 13 unique permanent companions, each with their own quirks and storyline. Add-ons introduce four additional companions; Automatron adds two fully customizable robot companions; Far Harbor and Nuka-World introduce a single, narrative-focused companion each. With all add-ons installed, the total number of permanent companions in the game is 17.

Temporary companions [ ]

The game has a number of temporary companions that will only be available during certain quests.

Interests [ ]

Essential status [ ].

Unlike Fallout 3 , companions in Fallout 4 are marked as "essential" when serving as the active companion, meaning they cannot be killed no matter how much damage they incur. If incapacitated, they will automatically heal to full HP after combat ends. Unlike Fallout: New Vegas , if one has at least one stimpak in their inventory , it can be used to immediately rejuvenate an incapacitated companion instead of them being rendered unconscious and forced to wait until they wake up after combat has ended.

However, if one is playing in Survival mode , the companion must be healed when incapacitated, even after combat. If they're not healed within a set period of time, or when the player travels beyond a certain distance, they will leave and return to their last used home base.

Some companions lose their essential status when dismissed. They do, however, remain protected like other settlers and cannot be killed by NPC attacks (only by the player or their active companion or related action). Some companions also lose their essential status upon reaching the lowest level of affinity and leaving the player character permanently.

Radiation [ ]

Unlike Fallout: New Vegas , but similar to Fallout 3 , enemies killed by companions in Fallout 4 do not automatically reward Experience Points to the player character. For one to be rewarded for kills by companions, they have to ensure that they inflict at least a certain amount of damage, around 20% - 30% of total HP, on a given enemy before the companion deals the killing blow to gain the XP amount.

Using weapons and armor [ ]

Humanoid companions can be equipped with weapons and armor of any choice, even those of a faction(s) that considers the player character an enemy. To do so, go to the trade dialogue option and place whatever items the player character wants them to use or wear in their inventory. Then, in their inventory, press the button to "equip" the item(s). Weapons equipped must also have an ammunition supply, so they must be provided with the ammo type the weapon requires. Even weapons that use the same ammunition as a companion's default weapon must have ammunition supplied.

There are some exceptions to this with certain companions: Paladin Danse for example cannot wear anything other than headgear as long as he has his power armor; Codsworth can only wear the bowler hat and its variant the Triggerman bowler ; Nick Valentine will only wear his trenchcoat (although an extra one is given to the player character; this one can be modified and equipped on Nick; he can also wear the High Confessor's robes from Far Harbor ); Strong can only wear super mutant armor ; and Dogmeat can only wear dog armor , bandanas and certain types of eyewear.

Humanoid companions can and will use all types of grenades when equipped with them. While they possess remarkable skill and are fully capable of hitting even moving targets with astounding accuracy, they are completely oblivious of any collateral damage they might inflict on allies caught in the blast radius, the player character included. Taking at least rank 1 of the Inspirational perk (companions' attack no longer damage the player character) is therefore recommended before equipping companions with grenades or any explosive weapon like Spray n' Pray .

Unlike Fallout': New Vegas , humanoid companions do not have default weapons for both melee and ranged, only one or the other. Moreover, even if given a melee/ranged weapon, they do not dynamically switch out to the opposite depending on how much range is between them and the enemy they are currently targeting, i.e. if they have a melee weapon, they will attempt to pathfind the shortest way to an enemy to attack them. That said, a melee-wielding companion will automatically seek out any dropped ranged weapon on an enemy corpse, including taking the ammo from the body and use that to attack; it's advisable to make sure that one checks their inventory outside of combat in case they picked up a unique or legendary weapon by accident.

Wearing power armor [ ]

Humanoid companions (excluding Strong) can be ordered to use power armor ; to do so one needs to "command" the companion to simply enter the armor. Whether the armor is racked or not, they will walk up to it and enter it. One has to be standing a bit away from the armor; if too close, the command option will change to "enter" and if hitting the activate button, the Sole Survivor will mount the power armor instead. To get a companion out of power armor simply talk to them and there will be a dialogue option to ask them to get out of it.

When the companion is dismissed they will return to the designated "home" wearing the armor and will continue to wear it until telling them to exit their power armor suit. Sometimes one may find the dismissed companion in the settlement sent to without their power armor. In that case, one must look around the settlement for the power armor suit as the companion may have exited it and left it somewhere in the settlement. The larger the settlement, the longer or more difficult the search for the lost armor suit may be. To make a companion not leave the power armor at the settlement, make sure both the power armor and the companion is equipped with a fully charges fusion core. (It might also help to assign them guard duty, so they don't go to sleep)

Companions can wear power armor without needing a fusion core. If removing the fusion core from the suit, they may still enter it and never need a fusion core. It is unclear if this is intended behavior.

Carrying capacity [ ]

All companions have a minimum carrying capacity of 150, except Strong with 200, and Danse with 210. [1] This is changed substantially in Survival mode , causing many companions to be able to carry little more than their own armor and weapons.

It is possible to make companions wear pocketed or deep pocketed armor to increase their carrying capacity by +30 or +60, respectively. Companion carry capacity can also be increased by +10 by acquiring Live & Love Issue #3.

A trick can be used to push a companion past their carry capacity. Companions can always be commanded to pick up items or loot containers & bodies, even when at or beyond capacity. Note when commanding them to loot containers & bodies they will only grab one item at a time, so one may need to command them repeatedly. Once at or beyond capacity, it will not be possible to give them items any other way. This will not work with Dogmeat.

Committing crimes [ ]

If the player character murders an innocent, their affinity with their current companion will drop by 10% and will trigger dialogue with the player character expressing anger and warning them to never do it again. They may also leave the player character instead of speaking to them. They will refuse to speak to the player character at first, but after a few days, the companion will be able to travel again. Should the player character ignore this warning and repeat a murder, companions will permanently leave. This applies to every companion except Strong (as he likes murder) while Dogmeat, Ada, and any automatrons are neutral about murder.

Additionally, depending on where a crime is committed, the companion may even become hostile towards the player character. For example, Piper and Nick will turn hostile if a DC guard/civilian is assaulted/killed, or if one trespasses or steals. Hancock and MacCready will do the same if the listed crimes are done in Goodneighbor.

Affinity [ ]

When serving as the active companion, they will give different thoughts and relationship statuses depending on their relationship with the player character. They will also differ in attitude when dismissing them or asking them to join. These comments can be hateful, disdainful, neutral, admirable, generous, and for romantic companions, affectionate.

Raising or dropping a companion's affinity to a certain amount will trigger a unique dialogue with the player character. Positive affinity will reveal some of the companion's background and how they ended up as they presently are. When reaching the maximum "idolize" status, the companion will admit to considering the player character as their best friend. Negative affinity results in disappointed companions asking them to change their ways. When reaching the lowest "hatred" status, the companion will threaten to leave for good. An orange Charisma check can convince them to give the player character one more chance. If the persuasion was successful, but later the affinity still goes down, the companion will eventually condemn them again and this time leave for good, permanently unable to be recruited again. This applies to every companion except for Dogmeat, Ada, and automatrons.

• If the Sole Survivor fires a weapon in a settlement, any companions present in that settlement will often become annoyed and make backbiting comments on how that is best saved for another time. This does not count as a disapproval.
• Dogmeat does not count as a companion for the purposes of the Lone Wanderer perk, therefore the Survivor can adventure with him and keep the benefits of the perk.
• Traveling with a companion bestows the player character with an inherent 5% bonus to all Experience gained. This bonus can be further increased by acquiring Live & Love Issue #8. These bonuses are multiplicative with other experience bonuses such as Intelligence and Piper's companion perk Gift of Gab .
• When choosing a location to send a dismissed companion, selecting 'Cancel' will not cancel the dismissal, but will instead send them back to the last location they were sent to when dismissed. If no settlement has ever been selected, the companion will be sent to their original location rather than a settlement, e.g. Piper returns to the Publick Occurrences office, Nick to the Valentine Detective Agency , Hancock to the Old State House in Goodneighbor, etc.
• If one accidentally dismisses a companion, unlike in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas , they do not immediately despawn, forcing traveling to the location they were dismissed to reacquire them. Instead, they begin walking in the direction of the location they are dismissed to. If one wants to recruit them again, they can simply talk to them and ask them to re-join.
• Danse, Deacon, Gage, Old Longfellow, and X6-88 are the only companions who can be killed as a result of questline choices or if they're not recruited as companions.
• Perks gained from companions are permanent, meaning they cannot be lost if a companion's affinity drops down again and they leave the player character permanently after reaching the maximum and gaining their perk.
• It is impossible to complete the main story of Fallout 4 and keep all companions (so if one wants to get all companion perks a few must be done before completing the main quest). Choosing the Railroad questline will leave everyone alive, though Danse will refuse to interact with you.
• If one cannot remember where a dismissed companion was sent to, with the Vault-Tec Workshop add-on and the Vault-Tec Population Management System added with it, one can simply access the "VIP" option, select the name of the desired companion, and start Overseer's Most Wanted which essentially serves as an active quest marker pointing to where they currently are. This applies to all companions including Ada, Old Longfellow, and Porter Gage, but excluding Codsworth (possibly a developer oversight) and automatrons.
• Some pacifist companions, like Curie and Piper, will still have their affinity raised when asking them to wait while fighting enemies alone in that same area. In contrast, aggressive companions, like MacCready and Strong, will only have their affinity raised if they are directly in contact with the enemies together with the player character.
• Most companions complain when picking up junk, however, Old Longfellow will praise the player character and even have his affinity raised. Piper will complement the player character's ability to find a use for junk but does not gain any affinity.
• When the player activates an elevator that takes them into a different location, all companions will seem to disappear for a short period, and then reappear, although it is still possible to locate them with the reticle. An example is the elevator to reach the Secret Vault 81 from Vault 81, where Curie will follow the player character to the last quest marker.

• One potential fix is to fast travel to another location.
• Another fix is to dismiss the companion. The companion can be re-recruited back.
• Should the Ripper sound be playing over and over, having the companion use the weapon again may fix the bug. [verified]
• If a companion has the drilling-sound glitch from an armor workbench or weapon workbenches, allowing them to re-use the corresponding workbench from where the glitched sound is and let them end its use by themselves without interruptions, the sound glitch should stop and be fixed.
• Even after dismissing Dogmeat, he may continue barking. A possible fix for this is to turn on Classical Radio and then turn it off.

• One solution is to restart the game.
• Another solution is to acquire a different companion.
• A fix for this is to turn the game off, then reloading the save.
• Another fix is to fast travel to a different place and sleep in a bed and return.

Behind the scenes [ ]

Another unnamed, unspecified companion was planned to be included in the Nuka-World add-on, voiced by Orion Acaba , though he was ultimately cut from the final release. [2]

References [ ]

• ↑ Companion information, Reddit
• ↑ Orion Acaba on Twitter : "It was just Operators and a companion that never got released"
• 1 The Ghoul
• 3 List of known Vaults

Fallout 4 cheats and console commands to change the nuclear wasteland

Here's a list of Fallout 4 console commands and cheats to completely personalise your game

• How to use console commands
• Player console commands
• World console commands
• Quest console commands
• Faction console commands
• NPC console commands

Fallout 4 cheats and console commands make surviving the irradiated wastes of the Commonwealth much easier, allowing you to change the world, spawn items at will and just generally screw with NPCs. There are a lot of other things you can do with console commands from just teleporting around, clipping through walls, and be invincible. They let you wander out into the wastes to soak in the sights (and rads) of Fallout 4 without having to constantly look over your shoulder. 

However , be aware that turning on too many cheats at once will likely crash the game. These console command and cheats are only available on PC, but PS5 and Xbox players can always check out some the best Fallout 4 mod s to see if they’ll have things that can help.

Here's a list of useful Fallout 4 cheats and console commands to use.

How to use Fallout 4 console commands

To apply Fallout 4 console commands you just need to hit the tilde (~) key in-game to reveal the developer console, then enter the command code with the required variables to define it. You can stack effects by typing in multiple commands, then press tilde again when you're done to go back into the game. In most cases, typing in the same code again will reverse the original effect.

As for any game where you're tinkering around with codes and playing in ways that weren't originally intended, it's highly likely that some of these commands, or combinations of them, can produce game-breaking glitches or crash everything. For that reason you should always create a back up save before you start messing about , so you have a 'safe' save to fall back on should you break everything. Don't forget that using Fallout 4 cheats will also disable achievements, so you'll need a legit gae or sace if you want to keep earning awards.

Fallout 4 player console commands

• tgm - Turn on God mode, for full invincibility to damage and radiation, plus infinite ammo and carry capacity etc
• tim -  Turn on Immortal mode, where you can take damage but will never die. This can irreparably break your character if you get decapitated or lose a limb from a kill animation
• tcl - Turn on No-clip mode, so you can walk in the air and through walls
• player.resethealth - Refills your health to full
• showlooksmenu player 1 - Change your appearance - make sure your face in visible on screen
• showspecialmenu - Change your name and assign SPECIAL points
• csb - Clears any blood, dust etc effects from your screen
• coc CellID - Teleport to the specified CellID location. A list of CellIDs is here
• coc qasmoke  - Teleport to a testing room containing almost every item in the game. Use the command again with a different CellID to exit
• player.additem ItemID # - Change the ItemID to the item you wish to put in your inventory, and # to the amount of that item you want. A list of ItemIDs is here
• player.setav VariableID # - Sets the stated VariableID to the entered amount to alter your stats. A list of VaribleIDs is here
• player.setav speedmult # - Sets the speed of your character to the entered value, where 100 is standard and 200 is double speed
• setgs fJumpHeightMin # -  Sets the height of your jump, where 90 is standard. If you increase this too much then you will take fall damage when jumping, unless you also enter setgs fjumpfallheightmult 0 or enable God mode
• player.addperk PerkID -  Adds the stated PerkID to your character. A list of PerkIDs is here - note that you also need to add any preceding perks in the order they unlock
• CGF "Game.AddPerkPoints" # - Add the specific number of Perk Points, which can then be spent
• player.setlevel # - Replace # with the level to set your player to
• lock unlock - Point at a door, terminal, safe etc then use these code to lock or unlock them
• activate - Point at a object then use this code to activate it when normally a switch or other trigger is required

Fallout 4 world console commands

• tm - Toggle the GUI display - this also turns off the console command display, so you'll need to enter ~tm again to see what you're typing
• tmm 1 - Turn on all map markers, switch 1 with 0 to turn them all off, or 1,0,1 to turn them all on as undiscovered (no fast travel)
• tfc - Enter free camera mode, add 1 to pause the game
• screenshot - Take a screenshot and save it in the root Fallout4.exe directory
• sucsm # - Replace # to alter the speed of the free camera, use 10 for half speed, 20 for default,  or 40 for double speed
• tfow - Toggles the fog on the local map
• gr - Toggles God-Ray
• tg - Toggles grass
• ts - Toggles sky display
• tws - Toggles water display
• set timescale to # - Change # to determine the speed time passes at (number of game seconds per actual second), where 1 is realtime and 20 is default
• sgtm # - Change # to determine the game speed multiplier, where 0.5 is half speed and 2 is double speed etc. Going too high can crash the game
• fw WeatherID - sw WeatherID Replace WeatherID with the type of weather you want to activate, using fw to instantly activate it or sw for a gradual change. A list of WeatherIDs is here

Fallout 4 quest console commands

• caqs - Completes all quest stages and awards all quest items, likely to bug or crash
• saq - Starts all quests, very likely to crash
• sqo - Displays all objectives for all quests
• sqt - Displays all targets for current quests, shows QuestIDs
• sqs - QuestID Display all stages for the specific QuestID. A list of QuestIDs is also here
• movetoqt - QuestID Travel to the target of the specific QuestID
• completequest QuestID - completeallobjectives QuestID Completes quest with the specific QuestID, completing all objectives may be more reliable
• resetquest QuestID - Resets quest with the specific QuestID

Fallout 4 faction console commands

• player.addtofaction FactionID # or TargetID.addtofaction FactionID # - Adds you or the specified target to the stated FactionID, replacing # with 0 for friend or 1 for ally. A list of FactionIDs is here
• player.removefromfaction FactionID or TargetID.removefromfaction FactionID - Removes you or the specified target from the stated FactionID
• player.removefromallfactions or TargetID.removefromallfactions - Removes you or the specified target from all factions. If used on yourself then this also removed you from the technical "player" faction required for game functions, so add this back with player.addtofaction 0001c21c 1
• setally FactionID FactionID # # - Set two FactionIDs to be friendly with each other, replacing # with 0 for friend or 1 for ally
• setenemy FactionID FactionID # # - Set two FactionIDs to be enemies with each other, replacing # with 0 for neutral or 1 for enemy

Fallout 4 NPC console commands

• tdetect - Turn off all AI detection
• tai - Toggle non-combat AI for NPCs
• tcai - Toggle combat AI for NPCs
• targetID.sexchange - Switches gender of targeted NPC, prone to bugs. A list of targetIDs for NPCs is here
• targetID.tc - Toggles control of the targeted NPC. Use with player.tc to stop your own character moving at the same time
• targetID.kill - Kills the targeted NPC, as long as they're not essential
• killall - Kills all non-essential NPCs and creatures in the vicinity
• kah - Kills all hostiles in the vicinity
• targetID.resurrect - Return a dead targeted NPC to life
• player.moveto TargetID - Moves you to the stated NPC or item
• TargetID.moveto player - Moves the stated NPC or item to you
• showbartermenu - Allows you to barter with NPCs

If you're not able to make certain commands work, or you just want to know more about the options available, then enter help in the console command window and more instructions will follow.

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50 Best Fallout 4 Mods In 2024

By Joey Carr on April 25, 2024 at 7:28AM PDT

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Fallout 4 might be approaching its decade anniversary, but it still remains a popular game among the Bethesda faithful. Whether players are just getting into it for the first time due to the Fallout TV show or replaying it once again, the best Fallout 4 mods can make the experience infinitely better. Community modders have had nine years to develop mods for Fallout 4, so there is no shortage of available add-ons to improve the game.

However, with so many mods to choose from, it can be daunting to go through them all and pick which ones you want to download. Fortunately, we have combed through the thousands of available Fallout 4 mods to find 50 that we think you should prioritize over all the others. Below, you can see what those mods are, what they do in Fallout 4, and where to download them.

Bear in mind, the long-awaited "next-gen update" for Fallout 4 has rolled out as of April 25, 2024, which could temporarily impact compatibility with some mods.

Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch (UFO4P)

Created by: The Unofficial Patch Project Team

We're starting off with a mod that you need to download whether you're a first-time player or weathered veteran. The Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch does too many things to mention, but it essentially gets rid of hundreds of bugs in Fallout 4 that were never fixed by the developers. Whether it's a bug with a certain quest, something gameplay-related, or an issue with an object's placement in the world, UF04P likely fixes the problem. It's compatible with just about every other mod on this list, so it's the best one to begin with in your modding journey.

Armorsmith Extended

Created by: Gambit77

Next, we have the most-downloaded Fallout 4 mod on Nexus Mods, sitting at over 10 million installs. Armorsmith Extended completely overhauls the weapon and armor systems for your character as well as your companions. It also allows you to craft Power Armor as well as every other possible armor in the game. That brief description doesn't even scratch the surface of what the mod specifically does, though. Your in-game weapon and armor modding experience won't ever be the same after using Armorsmith Extended.

Looks Menu Customization Compendium

Created by: AGodComplexPikachu, CurioNC, EmissaryOFWind, JTesmer, ANiceOakTree, Kirse10, imAarwyn, Robberfox, RoboAsimov, TrophiHunter, Wendera

Another highly popular mod is the Looks Menu Customization Compendium , which adds hundreds of new customization options to the character creator in Fallout 4. This includes tattoos, makeup, hair colors, face paint, and more. While the vanilla character creator in Fallout 4 is decent, this mod allows you to completely tailor-make your character to your exact preferences. You'll certainly stick out from other NPCs in the Wasteland, that's for sure.

SIM Settlements

Created by: kinggath

While the settlement feature in Fallout 4 is one of the best aspects of the game, it can get tiresome to build houses, farms, and other features for each individual settler. SIM Settlements aims to rectify that issue by making your settlers build their own structures. This frees you up to construct whatever you want for yourself and play Fallout 4 without having to worry about where your settlers are going to sleep at night or how they're going to get food.

Place Everywhere

Created by: TheLich

Continuing on with the settlement-themed mods, we have perhaps one of the most useful ones you can download in Fallout 4. Place Everywhere does exactly what the title says: It allows you to place a settlement item anywhere you want. No longer do you have to see the dreaded red outline appear over an item when you're trying to place it. This gives you so much additional freedom to design your settlement exactly how you want.

Homemaker - Expanded Settlements

Created by: bombasticmori

Homemaker is another incredibly useful mod for your settlement needs in Fallout 4. The mod adds over 1,000 new craftable objects for your settlement, including cars, lights, building sets, workstations, and more. Updates to the mod have also made it easier to snap objects in place and even change an object's texture. As a note, you do need all of the extra DLC mods in addition to the base Homemaker mod for it to work.

Scrap Everything

Created by: shadowslasher410 and VIitS

Whether you're just arriving in Sanctuary or you find a new settlement location in Fallout 4, one of the most dreaded aspects about starting a settlement is having to manually get rid of every single junk item. Sanctuary is particularly frustrating, as there are so many tiny objects that provide valuable resources, but they're incredibly tedious to find. With the Scrap Everything mod, you can get rid of every junk item with a single click across all settlements in the game.

Atomic Radio and Tales from the Commonwealth

Created by: Kris Takahashi

This single mod technically has three different mods that encompass it. First, there's the Atomic Radio mod, which adds a fully-functioning radio station in Fallout 4. You can even download custom tracks for the radio station. Next, the Tales from the Commonwealth mod adds new quests and companions to the game, deeply expanding the replayability of Fallout 4. Finally, the Settlers of the Commonwealth mod adds 31 fully voiced settlers to the game, all with specific locations across the map.

You can download each of these mods from the "Files" tab of the Atomic Radio and Tales from the Commonwealth page on Nexus Mods.

Fallout 4 Texture Optimization Project

Created by: torcher

The Texture Optimization Project mod is for PC players only, but it's one of the most helpful mods on this list. It reduces individual texture sizes across the board, allowing you to gain free FPS without seeing a drop in visual quality. You'll see the same art style you're used to in Fallout 4 as well. This mod is primarily useful for players with older PCs, but if you find yourself struggling with FPS at all, this should be the first mod you download.

Vivid Weathers - Fallout 4 Edition

Created by: Mangaclub

If you're growing tired of the gray and brown colors present throughout much of the Wasteland, then you need to download Vivid Weathers . This mod adds dozens of lore-friendly weather effects, including sounds for rain and thunder and a snow effect. It also works with all DLCs for Fallout 4, so you don't have to worry about any compatibility issues.

We Are The Minutemen

Created by: TheFirstEnD

If you're a fan of the Minutemen faction in Fallout 4, this mod is tailor-made for you. We Are The Minutemen gives the faction a much larger presence in the Wasteland while removing many of the quirks associated with the faction. Minutemen soldiers also arrive faster when using a Flaregun, their weapon pool has been increased greatly, and other Minutemen outside of Preston Garvey wear the faction's uniform. It's a great mod to download if you have never sided with the Minutemen or if you simply enjoy the faction.

Craftable Ammo

Created by: kr1ck

From the start of Fallout 4, players asked a specific question: "Why can't you craft ammo at a Workbench?" It seemed like such a simple addition to the game, but it was never officially added by the developers. Enter the Craftable Ammo mod. With it, you can craft any possible piece of ammunition in the game for a specified amount of resources. You craft it the same way you craft mods in Fallout 4, so you'll need to chase down all the necessary resources required for certain ammo.

Enhanced Lights and FX

Created by: Anamorfus

The Enhanced Lights and FX mod is a simple, but sophisticated fix to the dreary and dark interiors present across the Wasteland. The mod overhauls the lighting system, adding new effects and ambient light to interiors as well as making lights brighter overall. It's not the most useful or stunning mod on this list, but it adds a layer of realism to Fallout 4.

Weaponsmith Extended

While this mod sounds like Armorsmith Extended, it's quite different. Weaponsmith Extended adds a collection of all the best individual weapon mods directly into Fallout 4. This means you don't have to download individual mods for weapons. Instead, you have access to a plethora of new weapons right from the start of the game. The new weapons all come from Nexus Mods and include the most popular ones in addition to adding new features as well.

Higher Settlement Budget

Created by: GrimTech and PatrickJr

Do you want to build a mega city in Sanctuary or another location, but your settlement budget is already maxed out? Well, the Higher Settlement Budget fixes that problem directly, giving you a budget of up to three times bigger than the original one. The mod allows you to build more structures and objects, but you have to remember all of those extra textures can cause your performance to suffer.

NPCs Travel

Created by: skyquest

While you will meet a variety of NPCs across different locations in Fallout 4, the Wasteland can seem a bit empty at times. The NPCs Travel mod completely rectifies that, adding over 300 new NPCs who travel the map. This breathes new life into the game, making the world seem much more lived-in and giving you new people to meet. These NPCs also appear in Far Harbor and Nuka-World as well, for those of you who have the DLC packs.

Diamond City Expansion

Created by: Statsmakten

Diamond City is arguably the most iconic location in Fallot 4, but the Diamond City Expansion mod increases its presence in downtown Boston to a new level. The expansion mod adds new locations outside of the stadium as well as inside, giving you plenty to explore. The one issue with this mod is its size, which can cause performance issues in and around Diamond City. You might notice flickering and stuttering with mod, so downloading extra mods, such as the Texture Optimization Project, can help your frame rate.

The Beantown Interiors Project

Created by: Chucksteel

If you have ever wondered what's inside a locked building in Fallout 4, then downloading the Beantown Interiors Project should be one of your first priorities. This mod opens up most of the locked locations across the Wasteland, letting you explore never-before-seen interiors. The mod is still adding new locations, but there are hundreds of new interiors for you to peek your head inside. While the interior of a building isn't always exciting, you won't know until you go in.

Outcasts and Remnants

Created by: Thuggysmurf, Recluse, and Formado721

Outcasts and Remnants is one of the best mods you can download in Fallout 4. It adds over 20 hours of gameplay to the game and acts as a separate DLC for the game. You can experience new quests, factions, and locations as well as interact with fully voiced NPCs, including some fresh companions. If you're looking for something to do after beating Fallout 4 and its official DLCs, this mod is perfect to continue your journey.

Robot Home Defence

Created by: TheTalkieToaster

The defense options at a settlement are somewhat lackluster, so if you want to truly protect your home from raiders, you want to download Robot Home Defence . This mod adds new craftable robotic guards that you can place around your settlement. The robots can also act as companions, following you around the Wasteland in Fallout 4. Possible robots include Protectrons, Mister Gutsies, Assaultrons, and Sentry Bots, among others.

Horizon V1.9

Created by: Zawinul

The Horizon mod in Fallout 4 is a ground-up alteration to everything in the game. It features thousands of changes that aim to rebalance and enhance the gameplay. The main focus of the rebalance is to make Fallout 4 a more challenging experience, leaning on the Survival Mode difficulty. Some of the changes the mod makes to Fallout 4 include: a new skill system, more aggressive and smarter enemies, overhauled weapons and armor, companion stats, balanced loot, scalable NPCs, and much more.

I don't recommend mixing mods with Horizon, so if you want to experience this particular mod, you should go in with it as your only installed add-on.

Rich Merchants

Created by: OverClocked56

Rich Merchants is one of the simpler mods on this list, but it's also extremely useful for any type of playthrough. It gives vendors access to more Caps, allowing you to sell as many items as you want to them. You no longer have to worry about going from vendor to vendor to sell your entire inventory. The mod allows vendors to have access to 2,000 Caps, 10,000 Caps, or 30,000 Caps, depending on your preference.

Survival Options

Created by: Jekod

Are you looking to add a new layer of replayability to Fallout 4? Well, look no further than the Survival Options mod. This gives you access to a variety of new features, which essentially turn the game into a survival-crafting experience. With every feature enabled, you suddenly have to worry about elements such as fatigue, hunger, thirst, disease, and more. You can turn off each feature individually through your Pip-Boy, but I suggest having them all enabled at first to experience the mod in full. If you thought Fallout 4 was difficult before, you're in for an entirely new experience with Survival Options.

Created by: shadwar

You might not think about dialogue options when it comes to customizing your character in Fallout 4. However, the NewDialog mod allows you to completely change what dialogue options your character has for any conversation. By default, the mod gives you access to a flurry of new dialogue options and a more pleasing UI menu for the dialogue options. If you go deeper into the mod, though, you can change your dialogue options to whatever you want.

Brighter Settlement Lights

Created by: Elvani

The Wasteland in Fallout 4 is dark by default, but this goes double when you're at a settlement. Even with light bulbs, lamps, and street lights installed, you can still find it difficult to see anything when roaming around Sanctuary or somewhere else. The Brighter Settlement Lights gives your lights a new brightness setting, allowing you to make your previously dark settlement a vibrant hub at night.

CROSS Jetpack

Created by: Niero

You're lying to yourself if you don't think it'd be cool to fly around the Wasteland with a jetpack strapped to your back. The Jetpack mod from CROSS acts like another standard weapon mod, but instead of a melee weapon or gun, you get a jetpack. You're able to fly around the map, but you still have a limited capacity as to how high you can get and how long you can fly for.

FallUI - Map

Created by: m8r98a4f2

The default map in Fallout 4 is fairly primitive, so the FallUI - Map mod installs a much better-looking version with more features. There's even a text search so you can manually search for locations without having to scroll over the map looking for them. Other features include a favorite fast-travel list, more locations on the map, and better zooming.

Easy Lockpicking

Created by: The Iron Rose

While the lockpicking system in Fallout 4 is a part of the core gameplay, it can get extremely annoying if you're replaying Fallout 4 for the second, third, or fourth time. Easy Lockpicking allows you to completely bypass the lockpicking system so you can access any locked door with ease. There's an also Easy Hacking mod that does the same thing for hacking computers, so you'll truly never be blocked from accessing anything ever again.

Project Valkyrie

Created by: Thuggysmurf, Sybsidian, and Formado721

Project Valkyrie is another DLC-sized mod that adds a number of new quests and fully-voiced companions to Fallout 4. There are 20 quests and even some alternate endings to the base game to add tons of replayability. I recommend this mod more for players who have already beaten Fallout 4, as you're able to see new endings and quests compared to the base game.

Fallout 4 - Point Lookout

Created by: The Capital Wasteland Team

While this is another DLC-sized mod, it's not like the others on this list. Point Lookout is a recreation of the DLC of the same name from Fallout 3. The mod includes all of the quests and NPCs present in that DLC and they are all fully realized in Fallout 4. Whether you played the original Point Lookout or you're just looking for a new DLC to explore, Point Lookout in Fallout 4 is certainly worth your time.

Carry Weight Modifications

You can likely figure out what this mod does from its name. Carry Weight Modifications allows you to fully customize how much weight you can carry in your inventory. You can customize your carry weight depending on your strength level as well as adjust it to an individual level. It's a basic mod, but one that makes your life much easier in Fallout 4.

Repairable Sanctuary

Created by: Kentington

If you don't feel up to the task of completely fixing Sanctuary by yourself, you can use the Repairable Sanctuary mod to do all the work for you. This mod restores all of Sanctuary's houses and the main bridge to their previous states. The houses might not look as futuristic as they used to before the war, but they look clean, polished, and are functioning.

Clean Water of the Commonwealth

Created by: Feyawen

You might not have thought about customizing the water in Fallout 4, but the Clean Water of the Commonwealth mod does just that. You have the option to completely rid the water of all radiation and make it a crystal blue color or add more radiation to it. The latter choice is for those who want to add another layer of survivability to Fallout 4, making it harder to access certain locations. The mod also affects how much radiation is consumed when drinking the water.

Unique NPCs - Creatures and Monsters of the Commonwealth

Created by: Thirdstorm

Fighting mutants, ghouls, deathclaws, and other enemies in Fallout 4 can get boring after a while, so why not spice up the Wasteland with some new enemies? The Unique NPCs mod adds new variants of the existing enemies, giving them fresh names, appearances, and sizes. It's not a massive overhaul of the enemies in the world, but it's enough to keep things interesting when you're playing through the game again.

Created by: registrator2000

Once again, a mod's description is spelled out in the name. The Take Cover mod adds a new combat mechanic into Fallout 4, allowing you to take cover behind an object or structure, a la GTA V, Uncharted, The Last of Us, etc. This allows you to avoid enemy gunfire and breathes new life into stealth gameplay.

Another Life - Alternative Start Mod

Created by: Xylozi

Have you ever dreamed about playing Fallout 4 as a member of the Institute? Are you growing tired of the same opening sequence every time you begin a new playthrough? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then the Another Life mod is for you. In this mod, you bypass the default opening sequence and awake in the Institute instead. From there, you can choose from 36 different occupations, which determine your starting gear, faction allies, and the location where you begin the game. It's a truly immersive mod that completely changes how you play.

Rebuild Mods

Created by: Various modders

There are only so many usable settlements in Fallout 4, but many of them are either too small or ruined beyond repair. However, with the many "Repair" mods , you can choose to completely restore any settlement that you'd like. This includes locations such as GrayGarden, Spectacle Island, Murkwater, and more. The mod itself simply cleans up these settlements beyond what you could do by just scrapping all of the junk items.

Alternate Settlements

Created by: Stuyk

Settlement building can get extremely frustrating at times, especially when it comes to placing everything exactly where you want. With the Alternate Settlements mod, you shouldn't have any of those problems. The mod adds snapping to just about every placeable object in your settlement, from wallpapers to flags to windows and more.

Videos of the Wasteland

Created by: RazorWire, Dertspovor06, AGreatWeight

We already have a radio mod on this list, so why not download a video mod as well? Videos of the Wasteland make it so Holotapes, TVs, and even the Starlight Drive-In big screen can play custom videos. You're able to download custom videos through Nexus Mods and even create your own to watch.

CROSS_ Blades

CROSS_Blades is a mod that adds three energy melee weapons and throwing knives into Fallout 4. The three melee weapons are blades that pulse different colors and have different effects. The blades also have unique builds, making them suitable for different kinds of playstyles. As for the throwing knives, those are plasma-infused and deal massive damage if they connect with an enemy.

Load Accelerator

Created by: hippo

This is possibly the most basic mod on the list, but it will save you more time than you could know. Load Accelerator cuts down on the loading screen times when entering or exiting a building by "controlling VSync and CPU affinity." For the mod to work, you need to have Fallout 4 downloaded on an SSD, which already helps with loading times. When that's paired with Load Accelerator, you'll hardly see any excessive time at a loading screen.

South of the Sea

Created by: Baerthe, Cryptdick, and SOTS Team

South of the Sea is a massive mod that adds completely new playable areas beyond and below the Glowing Sea in Fallout 4. There are over 65 new locations in the mod as well as fresh enemies to defeat and new loot to discover. However, one massive disclaimer with the mod is you need to own every DLC in Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition to access the new locations.

Subway Runner

Created by: Ghostfc3s

Speaking of going down into the depths of the map, Subway Runner establishes a totally fleshed-out underground map in Fallout 4. The subway stations have been connected all around the map, making it so you can travel all across the network of tunnels beneath the surface. Not only does this offer a new way to get around the Wasteland, but you can fight enemies and find loot in the tunnels as well.

Combat Zone Restored

Created by: Barbariccia

If you're a true fan of Fallout 4, then you might know of a somewhat hidden location called the Combat Zone . This location was kept fairly secret for a while, but it was also revealed that the developers cut a solid amount of content from the location. With the Combat Zone Restored mod, you can access all of that cut content, which includes the ability to bet on NPC fights, a new introduction for Cait, and a way to make Caps from fights.

Maxwell’s World

Created by: Trainwiz and DarthVitrial

Maxwell's World is yet another large-scale mod that introduces new locations, quests, NPCs, and more. With this mod, though, you're taken to a haunted amusement park where there are multiple endings for the main quest and a full backstory. It leans more toward the horror side of things, so if that's not your cup of tea, then maybe download one of the other DLC-sized mods. However, for fans of horror, there are few better mods to download and experience in Fallout 4.

Created by: Seddon4494

Fourville is the last DLC-sized mod on this list, but it's one you shouldn't miss out on in Fallout 4. It adds a brand-new city to the Commonwealth that features roughly 10 hours of gameplay. During that time, you can complete a total of 46 quests (main and side), hear over 5,000 lines of fresh dialogue, and team up with a fully voiced companion.

See Through Scopes

Created by: henkspamadres

Aiming through a scope in the base version of Fallout 4 is extremely clunky, so See Through Scopes allows you to simply aim in through a custom scope as you normally would with a gun. It's a simple fix that can have a profound impact on the way you play the game. The mod also adds customizable reticles and differently-sized scopes, ranging from 2.5x-8x zoom.

Companions Can Sneak

Created by: TAJocelyn

Stealthy gameplay is almost rendered useless in Fallout 4 due to your companions not crouching when you do or going where they're not supposed to. The Companions Can Sneak mod makes it so your followers don't impact your personal sneaking abilities. Your followers are removed from the equation, giving you full responsibility on remaining stealthy.

Unlimited Followers

Created by: Amoveve

While one follower might be enough for some players, you might want a different kind of experience in Fallout 4. Perhaps you're yearning to replicate a game like Dragon's Dogma or Baldur's Gate where you have multiple followers with you at all times. You can have a similar experience like that in Fallout 4 with the Unlimited Followers mod, which doesn't put a cap on how many companions you're allowed to have at the same time.

Star Wars - Lightsaber

Created by: DMagnus

Rounding out the list is a goofy, yet enjoyable mod that makes you feel like a true Jedi (or Sith). With the Lightsaber mod, you can wield one of the famous Star Wars weapons in any color you want. You're also free to customize the blade length, hilts, and sound of the saber. I suggest mainly fighting synths with the Lightsaber if you want to truly replicate the feeling of being a Jedi.

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Fallout 4: How To Change Appearance

If you want to change your appearance in Fallout 4, you need to find specific NPCs and pay some Caps. Here's how!

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Although appearance is not a major factor in the gameplay of Fallout 4 , eventually, you will want to add authentic details to your character who has gone through so many adventures. Sure, you created a great hero when you first started the game, but that look no longer suits the seasoned Sole Survivor. Fortunately, the post-apocalyptic world is not without beauty workers.

You can easily change your character's appearance in Fallout 4 simply by visiting a couple NPCs and coughing up some Caps. Specifically, there are two NPCs who can adjust your appearance: one of them only cuts your hair and shaves you, and the other is a wizard with a scalpel for other cosmetic modifications.

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If you are planning to change your hairstyle only, you should visit the NPC in the red jacket named John . He is an excellent barber. To find this guy, you should go to Diamond City . Take the town entrance as a starting point and walk along the central road for just a few seconds. Keep your eyes on the left side of the road, and you will quickly spot a guy in a red jacket in an open barbershop on the corner of the road.

After talking with him, he will offer his barber services for only 15 Caps , after which you can sit on a chair and choose any of the proposed hairstyles. In addition to all the basic hairstyles available when you first created your character, you'll also gain access to some unique ones available only here.

If you are playing as the male version of Sole Survivor, don't forget to customize your facial hair as well!

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If you want to customize your appearance in more detail, you'll need to visit a plastic surgeon. You can find this NPC right across the street from the barber. All you have to do is go to the building with the red syringe sign and enter the door that says Mega Surgery Center . Going down to the basement office of a plastic surgeon, it will seem to you that this is the lair of a maniac, but don’t worry — this guy is a master of his profession.

For just 100 Caps , this doctor can completely change your appearance, from the shape of your nose, forehead, and eye sockets to the shape of your body. He can even put dirt or a tattoo on your face, so there's a lot of room for experimentation. Having come to him as a thin guy with a long nose and narrow lips, after a couple of minutes, you can leave him as a large survivor with big lips and a flat nose. He is a true surgical wizard and is exactly who you will want to visit after going to the barber.

Where To Find The Plastic Surgeon In Fallout 4

Below, you'll find a short video detailing where to find the plastic surgeon in Fallout 4.

PSA: Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available on Xbox, PlayStation and Windows PC

The long-awaited upgrade for Bethesda Game Studios' Fallout 4 is live across all platforms.

What you need to know

• Fallout 4's current-generation upgrade is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation. 
• This update is free for anyone that already owns the game or is playing through Xbox Game Pass. 
• The update includes dedicated Visual and Performance modes on consoles, as well as bug fixes and Creation Club content on all platforms. 
• UPDATE: Bethesda confirmed there's a bug with the PS+ version of Fallout 4 not getting the update. It will be fixed. 

It's finally time to head back to the Boston Commonwealth. 

The long-awaited current-generation upgrade for Fallout 4 is now available, bringing an updated version of Bethesda Game Studios' 2015 first-person role-playing game to players across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5. As previously outlined , this update is free for anyone that owns the game, as well as anyone who is playing through Xbox Game Pass .

The upgrade is now live on Steam , the Epic Games Store , the Xbox Store , and the PlayStation Store . It is not yet available on GOG , but should be soon. Players on all platforms can expect bug fixes and new Creation Club content, while Windows PC players get ultrawide monitor support. Meanwhile, console players are getting dedicated Visual and Performance modes, which include a range of resolutions and framerates depending on your TV setup. You can find the full patch notes below:

Creation Club additions

• New quest titled "Echoes of the Past"
• X-02 Power Armor
• Hellfire Power Armor
• Heavy Incinerator
• Tesla Cannon
• Enclave Weapon Skins
• Enclave Armor Skins
• Two grenade launchers, a Nail Gun, Baseball Launcher, Saw Blade launcher, and piggy bank based weaponry
• Halloween-themed items

Xbox and PlayStation

• Native PS5 and Xbox Series applications. Includes performance and quality mode options.
• Performance mode: 60 FPS target, 4k resolution, standard settings, relying on dynamic resolution scaling.
• Quality mode: 30 FPS, 4k resolution, ultra settings, should not require dynamic resolution scaling.
• When connected to a 120Hz display, Quality mode will target 40 FPS.
• When connected to a 1440p display, the title will run at 1440p resolution at 60 FPS w/ ultra settings regardless of rendering mode
• Now available on the Epic Games Store
• Ultrawide support now available
• Steam Deck verified
• Resolved issues preventing Japanese and Chinese users from connecting to Bethesda.net (this restores access to Mods).
• Resolved issue preventing save data from properly loading during the prologue.
• Resolved issue that could prevent the Vault 111 Door from opening on new games.
• Resolved issue that could prevent the quest “Go Home” from advancing.
• Resolved issue that could result in Codsworth being broken on the ground after fast traveling.
• Resolved issue with mipmaps in DLC.
• Resolved issue that could result in a softlock when in dialogue with Prestson Garvey.
• Resolved issue preventing autosaves while fast traveling in Power Armor.
• Fixed issue where text would occasionally disappear in the Creation Club menu.
• Resolved issues with text formatting in the credits in Japanese and Chinese.
• Resolved issue causing the camera to fail when leaving furniture after an extended time.
• Fixed issue that could misplace quest markers while the VR Workshop Creation was installed alongside Automatron.
• Resolved issue with player movement in some underwater areas at Thicket Excavations.
• Resolved issue that could cause corruption within the Settlement system resulting in wrong resource counts and/or destroyed settlements.
• Resolved issue where the “Level Up” notification would display even if there was not a level up available.
• Fixed some flickering in Vault 111.
• Stability improvements.
• Resolved issue preventing saves being made under Windows Usernames with Cyrillic, Chinese, or Japanese characters. (PC only)
• Resolved issue where users would not always be returned to the main menu after signing out of their profile. (Xbox only)
• Resolved crash that could occur if the player had unlocked all perks. (Xbox only)
• Fixed lighting issue that could occur during Airship Down. (Xbox only)
• Encountering a BNET error will now return you to the main menu instead of asking you to log in again. (Xbox only)
• Resolved issue that could result in significant drop in frame rate when a Gas Canister is ignited by a Molotov Cocktail. (Xbox only)
• Addressed some visual artifacts that could occur when dynamic resolution was triggered. (Xbox only)
• Resolved issue that could keep the Pip-Boy light on when reading holotapes. (PlayStation only)
• Resolved issue that could prompt users to free up 0kb worth of space when attempting to save even if space was available. (PlayStation only)
• Fixed crash that could occur while loading a save that was made immediately before dying. (PlayStation only)
• Resolved issue that would prevent Codsworth from checking on Shaun in the intro. (PlayStation only)
• Removed non-functional “Hot Load” button. Removed non-functional “Material Editor” button. (Creation Kit)
• Editor IDs longer than 99 characters will no longer crash the editor. (Creation Kit)
• Resolved crash that could occur while viewing a quest’s Objectives tab. (Creation Kit)
• Resolved hang that could occur while adding a reference to a layer. (Creation Kit)

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Well, I just installed Fallout 4 on gaming computer, and I'll be redownloading it on my Xbox Series X in a bit. With the Fallout TV series ( which has been renewed for a second season ) and now this update, I've got uranium fever, that's for sure. Based on the resurgence the series has seen across all games , I'm definitely not alone.

While it's taken a long time for this update to arrive, I'm glad it's finally here. A particular highlight for me is the 40 FPS mode for 120hz TVs. That's a great way of making a game smoother to play without sacrificing any visual fidelity. We've seen it across a number of PlayStation first-party games, but it hasn't been a focus for Xbox teams. Hopefully, this support means we can see that mode added to Starfield in a future update. 

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Chunky Fallout 76 Patch Removes a Ton of Bugs

Bethesda has released the hefty patch for Fallout 76 that removes a ton of bugs but weighs in at around 20 GB on console.

With all things Fallout now enjoying a significant boost following the breakout success of the  Fallout TV show ,  Fallout 76  is enjoying a significant rise in player numbers. Last week, Bethesda announced that Fallout 76, its most recent mainline Fallout game,  saw over one million people play in a single day .

Fallout 76 launched in November 2018 across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and was savaged by critics and players at release. However, over the last five years, Bethesda has worked to improve the game, turning around sentiment to such an extent that Fallout 76 now enjoys a ‘mostly positive’ user review rating on Steam. In a recent interview with Kinda Funny Games , Bethesda development chief Todd Howard said Fallout 76 has been “sneaky popular” for the last three or four years.

Revealed in a blog post , the 1.7.11.12 patch weighs in at 12.1 GB on Steam, but its Microsoft Store counterpart is 19.8 GB. The PlayStation update download is similar at 19.2 GB, while Xbox takes the cake at 23.1 GB.

A handful of quality-of-life updates join the bug fixes. Bethesda has added a Max option when buying from and selling to NPCs, the World Activity list now sorts alphabetically, the inventory scrollbar is now improved, and an "Ammo Per Shot" stat entry has been added to weapons.

Speaking of, the Cremator weapon and its mods have received "several adjustments" as it was released with a bug that made it stronger than intended. It's been buffed in other ways to make up for this loss of power, however, with Bethesda saying its Damage Over Time is now a "force to be reckoned with."

The bulk of the update does come in its bug fixes though. Power Armor is no longer listed in English instead of the correct localized language, the Devils Wings Jetpack now has properly working lights, the Big Boss Advertisement poster no longer turns into a Mothman poster when broken, and more. You can read the full patch notes below.

Fallout 76 Update Version 1.7.11.12 Patch Notes

• Fixed an issue that caused Power Armor to be listed in English instead of the correct localized language
• Fixed an issue where the Garrahan Mining Poster was not present at the Rusty Pick or Camden Park
• Opportunity Knocking: Fixed an issue which could cause the quest to disappear after relogging.
• Deep Space Alien Jetpack is now properly craftable for T51 Power Armor
• Sins of the Father : Fixed an issue which would block the quest if a dialogue scene between Abbie and Antonio was exited during a specific part of the conversation.
• Fixed an issue where the Cremator was not listed at Legendary Exchange Machines
• Fixed an issue where the player could ask Abbie Russo a question about Vin that did not properly reflect the final outcomes of Sins of the Father.
• Players who previously unlocked them should now be able to craft the Poker & BlackJack Tables
• Sins of the Father : Fixed an issue which could prevent Antonio from speaking to the player.
• Brahmin Flour Billboards should now be craftable and have the right materials
• Rustic Helvetian Camp Kit has had the expected walls and windows added to it.
• The Favorites menu hotkeys are now usable while the wheel is visible.
• Fixed an issue where gold bullion vendors Regs and Smiley were not enabled for some players who completed Secrets Revealed.
• Tesla Rifles will now drop correctly from the Battle Bot Event
• Father Winter Helmet should now have T-45 standard Stats, Description, Weight, and Levels should be standardized now.
• Fancy Revolver should now properly display its unique fancy skin
• Fixed an issue where Small Presents were not dropping contextual ammo
• Fixed weather stations not being able to be placed in a camp workshop located very close to a public workshop.
• Fixed modern home kitchen sink not being able to snap to other modern home items on a foundation
• Secrets Revealed : Fixed an issue where Meg, Gail, Ra-Ra, Johnny, and Lou could be missing from the Crater Core after the completion of the quest.
• Lights now function properly on the Devils Wings Jetpack
• Fixed several paints that were no longer updating the dynamic name of modified Power Armor pieces.
• Speculative fix for items in the Cryo-freezer randomly selling for 0 caps in the vendor.
• Big Boss Advertisement Poster no longer turns into a Mothman poster when broken.
• Fire Rate now shows increase/decrease arrows when comparing potential mods to what players have currently equipped.
• Story Time now properly removes itself from the PipBoy if you kill Miss Nanny.
• Fixed an issue with Buried Treasure not properly completing.
• Players are no longer blocked from completing Honor Bound if they exit the conversation with Vin and Gene.
• Scrolling the mouse-wheel down now properly shrinks selected body parts in the character generator.

QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATES

• Added a Max option when buying from and selling to NPCs
• World Activity list now sorts alphabetically
• Improved behavior of the inventory scrollbar
• Added a new “Ammo Per Shot” stat entry to weapons
• Dev Note : The Cremator released with a bug that made it stronger than we intended it to be due to the way damage was calculated with its explosion. Players who had certain perks and mods on it did much higher damage than intended. We’ve fixed that bug, which has decreased the damage for that specific setup, but we made multiple tweaks and changes to buff it in different ways. Now, the Damage Over Time (DoT) should be a force to be reckoned with.

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The two most popular Fallout 4 mods are to get rid of the next gen update

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The new update in Fallout 4 blocks lots of mods from working, but fans are taking the matter into their own hands by trying to remove it.

Fallout 4 has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity not just because of the recent success of the TV adaptation, but also because of a big new update to its graphics and gameplay .

Except the update hasn’t gone down well with some fans, who have complained it’s full of bugs and that they can’t use their mods because of it.

Less than a week after the update went live, the two most popular mods on NexusMods are ones that let you remove it from the game completely.

The two most downloaded Fallout 4 mods on NexusMods in the last seven days are Fallout 4 Downgrader and Steam – Skip Next-Gen Update, having been downloaded 43,000 and 26,000 times, respectively.

‘After Fallout 4’s next gen update, many mods stopped working,’ the Fallout 4 Downgrader mod description states, adding:

‘The Fallout 4 Downgrader tool quickly reverts your game to the pre-update version, enabling the use of mods using Fallout 4 Script Extender, Buffout, and others.’

The Steam – Skip Next-Gen Update mod description reads: ‘Use this ACF [Adobe custom filter] file to trick steam into thinking your game is updated, so you can use your mods with peace of mind.’

Both the Fallout 4 Downgrader and the Steam – Skip Next-Gen Update download pages come with guides and FAQ sections, so even if you’re not an experienced modder you can figure out how to revert to the pre-update version if you want.

The Fallout games, as well as many other Bethesda titles, owe much of their popularity and longevity to the fact that fans can add their own home-made mods to them – although that’s much more prevalent on PC than console.

It’s strange then, that Bethesda has impeded its modding community to this extent, since they must surely have known that the update would have this effect.

It’s the same problem the unofficial Fallout London expansion is having, which has been indefinitely delayed because the update makes it impossible for the files to work with the game anymore.

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