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Before you start modding Fallout 4, you should make sure you have a legal copy of the game ready to install. If you don't own the game yet, you should consider buying a version of the game that includes all available DLC (if applicable) as some mods may not work without it.
In order to run mods with the game, your hardware should at least meet the minimum requirements system requirements. You will also need some additional hard drive space to account for the additional mod files and downloaded archives.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300/AMD Phenom II X4 945 or equivalent | Intel Core i7 4790/AMD FX-9590 or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent |
| Storage | TBC | TBC |
Before you install the game, we recommend that you have the game installed outside of the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folders. This will prevent your system security software from intefering with your modding experience.
For the best experience and fastest load times, your game should be installed on an SSD (or NVME) drive.
Before you start modding, make sure to run the game at least once to ensure any setup tasks are completed.
The best place to go to get mods for Fallout 4 is Nexus Mods. Once you have registered a free account you'll have access to all available mods.
The main types of mod you'll find for Fallout 4 are listed below.
| Mod Type | Mod Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION | Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch | A comprehensive bugfixing mod for Fallout 4. The goal of the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch (aka UFO4P) is to eventually fix every bug with Fallout 4 not officially resolved by the developers to the limits of the Creation Kit and community-developed tools, in one easy-to-install package. |
| REPORT ABUSE |
For the most convenient modding experience, you can use a mod manager to download, install and manage mod files without having to ever open the game folder yourself. There are several options for Fallout 4, a brief summary of each is provided in this article.
| Name | Summary | Read More |
|---|---|---|
| Vortex | The official mod manager of Nexus Mods. | More Info |
Each mod manager has a slightly different set of features and capabilities. A full comparison may be added as a separate article in future.
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