Best Fallout 4 mods: How to get multiplayer mod and more
Rule (or ruin) the wasteland.
Fallout 4 mods are in a bit of a tizzy at the moment owing to the Fallout 4 next-gen mod, but in the hopes they are promptly fixed, we have a list of what we reckon are the best - as well as how to get the multiplayer mod working.
The next-gen update has come about to cash in on the hype surrounding the Fallout TV show available on Amazon Prime Video.
Hopefully, when season 2 rolls around, things won't be quite so disruptive.
For now, though, a lot of these mods may not work anymore. Even the "DLC-sized" Fallout: London has had to be delayed due to the update.
If they are all well and truly broken, you can always check out the best Fallout 76 mods as well as Fallout: New Vegas mods to tide you over.
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In the meantime, however, here are some of the best Fallout 4 mods of the past (and hopefully the present soon enough).
How to use mods in Fallout 4
Mods for Fallout 4 from the game’s developer, Bethesda, can be located and downloaded from its official website.
To install a mod, you simply select 'Add to library' and load the game once it has finished downloading.
However, third party websites such as Nexus Mods can also be used. Once you have clicked on your mod of choice, you must download it and save all the files to somewhere that is easy to access on your PC, such as a dedicated folder.
Then you will need to install a mod manager and log in with your corresponding credentials before navigating to your downloads, selecting them to make sure they are active. From there, you will be able to simply load Fallout 4 as usual.
On consoles such as Xbox Series X, there is a mod menu that allows you to download them straight to your game - however, there is less choice available.
Best Fallout 4 mods
There are tons of Fallout 4 mods to play around with, so knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Here is a list of some memorable ones:
Multiplayer
Roaming around a post-apocalyptic wasteland can be dangerous, and so having a buddy along for the radiation-fuelled ride would be comforting. Unfortunately, previous multiplayer mods for Fallout 4 have ceased to exist, and are no longer supported by their creators.
However, with the Building Bridges mod, players can interact with each other through a paper trail of notes reminiscent of games such as Elden Ring. It’s not quite the same as having a friend running alongside you, but it gives players a chance to share useful information with each other.
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Changing your field of view
A limited field of view can be annoying for some players, and it can sometimes cause misalignment in specific scenarios in the game. This FOV mod will allow you to alter that, specifically during moments within Fallout 4 such as entering power armour or using a terminal.
Vault Girl Recreations - Lucy MacLean from the Fallout TV Show
Thanks to this mod from VaultGirl2077 and xMakeDamnSurex, you can play as Lucy MacLean from the Fallout TV show. Perfect if you've just finished the Amazon Prime Video series off.
Download the Vault Girl Recreations - Lucy MacLean from the Fallout TV Show mod from Nexus Mods.
Fallout Story
Paladin Danse is a member of the Brotherhood of Steel, and can accompany you on your adventures across the wasteland. He’s a fierce warrior and worthy addition to your journey, but if anything is going to make him a better companion, then it is the attire of everyone’s favourite spaceman, Buzz Lightyear.
All the ghouls and supermutants will be trembling with fear.
Download the Buzz Lightyear mod from Nexus Mods
Swiftageddon
Taylor Swift is everywhere right now as she continues to dominate the world of music, but she has somehow even managed to make an appearance in the fallout of a nuclear armageddon.
The mod from TheXzi alters the player’s Pip-Boy - the bulky wrist device that acts as a hub of information - to turn a bright shade of pink, which acts as a refreshing splash of colour in the otherwise barren world.
It doesn’t stop there, though, as Swift’s face also appears as a background on each menu screen, so you can think of your favourite pop star while choosing the best weapon to take down a band of raiders.
Download the Swiftageddon mod from Nexus Mods
Vault Girl Recreations - Cooper Howard from the Fallout TV Show, Human and Ghoul
Another mod for fans of the TV series, this one from VaultGirl2077 and xMakeDamnSurex lets you play as Cooper Howard – human or ghoul. It's highly detailed and looks quite impressive.
Download the Cooper Howard from the Fallout TV Show - Human and Ghoul mod from Nexus Mods.
Naruto running
One of the most memorable things about the popular anime show, Naruto, is how characters sprint in it. With heads pushed forward and arms played out behind them, people in the series often look more like rapid chickens than real humans.
With this mod, players will be able to alter how their character runs when suited up in power armour to match that of the Naruto show with hilarious results.
Download the Naruto Running mod from Nexus Mods
Lowered weapons
Though NPCs don't mind having guns pointed at their face, it can ruin the sense of immersion running around the wasteland with your weapon always at the ready.
This mod seeks to remedy this by having - as the name suggests - your weapon lowered when you're not firing it.
Not only does this add to the roleplay element, but it also improves your peripheral vision, as you get a good amount of it back by not having your Fat Man mini-nuke launcher up and at the ready.
Download the Lowered Weapons mod from Nexus Mods
Disable character light
Characters in Fallout 4 have pretty strong hero lighting that makes them glow unnaturally.
It's extremely obvious in low-lighting settings such as indoors or at night, and the game looks remarkably more natural without them.
You don't need to download anything for this one, it simply requires some .ini file tweaking - which you can find out how to do on the Nexus Mods page.
Download the Disable Character Lighting mod from Nexus Mods
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