The Fallout series is considered to be one of the greatest western RPG series of all time, starting as a CRPG series with excellent narratives and stories before Bethesda took over and transformed the series into a first-person exploration-shooter hybrid that had the same essence as their titles in The Elder Scrolls series.
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The release of Fallout 4 was extremely hyped up in particular, with fans of the series being more than stoked by the idea of exploring the rich world of The Commonwealth once again. This went doubly for PC players, who would've finally been able to enjoy another new Bethesda title with a ton of mods to improve the overall experience. Keeping this in mind, here are ten of the best mods to augment the Fallout 4 experience.
Updated on July 6th, 2021 by Ritwik Mitra: As is the case with most Bethesda games, Fallout 4 is an excellent title and incredibly customizable to boot. While the base game might be perfectly serviceable in its own right, the real magic of this game is enabled through the various mods that players can employ to turn the game into a spectacle. Keeping this in mind, here are some of Fallout 4's best mods that players should look into
15 The Eyes Of Beauty Fallout Edition
- Created by: LogRaam aka Gabriel Mailhot
The graphics of Fallout 4 aren't really anything to boast about. This is especially true when it comes to the characters themselves, who look rather lifeless at times.
With this mod, players can ensure that the eyes of characters across the Fallout games aren't completely lifeless. It might seem like a small change, but this is certainly one of the best Fallout 4 graphics mods, and does wonders when it comes to improving the overall immersion the game.
14 LooksMenu
- Created by: Expired6978
The character creator in Fallout 4 is nothing particularly groundbreaking. It might be satisfactory to meet the bare minimum requirements players expect in an RPG; however, it doesn't really do anything substantial otherwise.
Players who want a more robust character creation system can opt for the LooksMenu mod. This Fallout 4 mod allows for facial features to be selected in a more friendly manner. It also allows characters to save custom presets, and offers more options to make characters appear all the more unique.
13 BodySlide And Outfit Studio
- Created by: Ousnius and Caliente
Players might get bored of the same models and outfits appearing time and time again as they roam the wasteland of Fallout 4. To alleviate this concern, the BodySlide And Outfit Studio mod is here to save the day.
This mod allows normal gamers to utilize the same tools modders use, without any of the needless complications. With a bit of effort, gamers can turn Fallout 4 into their own personal playground that is quite a blast to play through several times over.
12 Homemaker - Expanded Settlements
- Created by: NovaCoru
Settlement building is easily one of the most creative aspects of Fallout 4. However, this system can feel rather limiting for some players.
Players seeking a more complex and varied system for building settlements can opt for the lauded Homemaker mod. The mod allows for more than 1000 new objects to be crafted, which is incredible as is. Furthermore, its other features — such as new build sets and working planters, to name a few — deserve a mention in their own right.
11 Sim Settlements
- Created by: kinggath
Settlement building can be quite a blast, but it can be annoying to see that settlers are incapable of living a normal life without the player's help. After all, it is rather odd to see such dependent characters in a world where pretty much everyone needs to learn to survive.
With the Sim Settlements mod, settlers become much more independent. They actually build objects by themselves to improve their own standards of living, and don't require the player to hold their hand at every step of the way. This is infinitely less frustrating for players who value immersion over everything else.
10 Improved Map With Visible Roads
- Created by: mm137
Opening the Pip-Boy and looking at the map of the Commonwealth might seem like a rather novel and fun idea. However, one has to admit that looking at the same old boring map without any major landmarks can get somewhat confusing after a point.
This mod aims to make the act of navigating the overworld map of Fallout 4 somewhat easier by adding a more detailed version of the map. It includes roads to help mark the player's progress as well.
9 Start Me Up
- Created by: TinyManticore
While Fallout 4's intro might be the most emotionally charged of any Bethesda game, one has to admit that sitting through this introduction over and over again for repeated playthroughs can get really old really quick.
Thankfully, with the Start Me Up mod, players can now choose a custom background of their own to start off with. This means that the much-reviled background of being Shaun's parent can now be completely scrapped in favor of other backgrounds. All of these new choices feature dialogue that is tailored to adhere to the chosen backstory as well.
8 True Storms
- Created by: fadingsignal
The Commonwealth might be a great landscape to explore at times, but one has to admit that the weather of these locations can get really drab and repetitive after a point.
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Thankfully, with True Storms, the Commonwealth can become more of an unpredictable — and rather beautiful — beast. Everything from blinding dust storms to dangerous radiation rains enter the picture, to make for an unforgettable experience as players explore the vast lan.
7 Armorsmith Extended
- Created by: Gambit77
One of the most popular and well-realized mods for Fallout 4, Armorsmith Extended integrates a total of sixteen massive changes to make the act of wearing the apparel and armor scattered across Fallout 4 all the more memorable.
These include the player and their companions being able to wear almost anything, to the complete overhauling of the armor modding system. This mod enables a slew of changes that exemplify why it's so beloved among the fanbase.
6 Fallout 4 — Texture Optimization Project
- Created by: torcher
The reception to Fallout 4 was positive enough upon launch. However, one aspect of the game was underwhelming for many — the graphics. Textures in Fallout 4 didn't really meet the mark for many gamers, especially on consoles.
In a bid to rectify this, the Texture Optimization Project came into being. With this mod, the world of Fallout 4 looks truly beautiful and worthy. It's worthy of comparison with some of the modern AAA releases.
5 Place Everywhere
- Created by: TheLich
Workshop Mode was one of the more interesting and unique additions to the gameplay of Fallout 4. It allowes players to craft and upgrade settlements as they saw fit, to allow for a more personalized experience with their game.
The Place Everywhere mod takes things up a notch by allowing players to access Workshop Mode pretty much everywhere on the map. This enhances the freedom that players can experience in this mode, and makes for some unique scenarios as well.
4 Better Settlers
- Created by: Thom293
One thing that people have definitely complained about in Fallout 4 is that the settlers present in the game aren't all that varied. This leads to a situation where players can encounter the same NPC across different settlements on the map.
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To prevent this immersion breaker from ruining most people's experience with the game, players can download the Better Settlers mod. This adds more than 230 new and fresh settlers to the game, while simultaneously improving their AI to make them appear less braindead.
3 Vivid Fallout
- Created by: Hein84
While the texture pack discussed previously might be great in its own right, some players might specifically want the backgrounds and landscapes of the game to be more detailed. After all, these two facets of the game will be in view the most. These players should definitely download Vivid Fallout.
This mod ends up enhancing the landscapes of the game substantially, and makes for a visually pleasing experience that certainly won't wear players down throughout their journey.
2 Full Dialogue Interface
- Created by: Cirosan and shadwar
One universally reviled aspect of Fallout 4 was the fact that players couldn't really see what they were exactly going to say. This led to a situation where the single-word descriptors present in the dialogue system ended up leading to choices that conveyed something completely different instead.
Thankfully, with the Full Dialogue Interface mod, this worry will become a thing of the past. Players can now easily see what the main character is going to say without having to guess.
1 Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch
- Created by: Unofficial Patch Project Team
As is the case with most Bethesda games, Fallout 4 isn't exactly a bug-free experience. Several problems take away from the overall experience at times. Players who want to avoid these hiccups should download one of the most popular mods present across most of Bethesda's games.
The Unofficial Fallout 4 patch is a must-have for any gamer who doesn't want to be plagued with bugs while playing Fallout 4. This comprehensive patch removes most of the annoying and game-breaking bugs, allowing for a smooth and hassle-free journey through the world.