Fallout 4 Remastered Reference

This is created in order to help Fallout modders "remaster" their game as depicted in Ded String's Fallout 4 Remastered video. Please consider that these mods are graphically intensive and large in file size; I don't want anyone to go through the trouble of downloading these mods only to be unable to use them. However, please consider that there are several versions of each mod that will be listed which include lower resolution textures. Some mods used by Ded String have been removed for stability purposes or because they are personal preference; these mods are available for view on his Modwatch list.

An all-in-one download for this mod will never be available as it would violate intellectual property rights of mod developers. If I were to make an AIO, it would result in either the individual mods being removed from the Nexus or in this guide being taken down.

Performance Optimization

• Store your game and your mods staging folder on your SSD; this is crucial. A common misconception about running games from your SSD is that it will increase your game's performance (FPS, engine, etc.). If your game is generally laggy with high resolution texture mods or ENBs, storing your game on your SSD will not fix these issues. However, storing your game and mods staging folder on your SSD will decrease sudden, massive lag spikes for your game. This is because your computer does not have to load these large files (usually high resolution textures) from a separate drive.

• Tweak your Fallout.ini, FalloutCustom.ini, and FalloutPrefs.ini in order to optimize the game engine. A good guide for this is Smoothout - 2021 FO4 Ultimate FPS and Optimization Guide[www.nexusmods.com]; the contents included there helped me significantly and I urge you to check it out.

• Download these performance mods if you believe they will help you: Buffout 4[www.nexusmods.com], Insignificant Object Remover[www.nexusmods.com], Max Performance[www.nexusmods.com], and Boston FPS Fix AIO[www.nexusmods.com].

• Consider disabling or not installing Ultra Interior Lighting[www.nexusmods.com]. This mod adds more lights and effects inside of interiors which can result in lag spikes, especially due to the higher number of shadows that must be rendered.

• Consider lowering the iMinGrassSize line inside of your Fallout.ini and FalloutCustom.ini by setting it equal to 40. Setting this number higher will lower its impact on performance (don't ask me why, I just made this list and this also worked for me).


• EDIT: Disabling Pine Forest Redone's Mist Add-on plugin can help reduce the frequency of lag spikes.

Core Frameworks

• Armorsmith Extended[www.nexusmods.com]
• Armor and Weapons Keywords Community Resources[www.nexusmods.com]
• Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch[www.nexusmods.com]
• High FPS Physics Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
• Hunter of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]
• Immersive HUD - iHUD [www.nexusmods.com]
• Improved Map with Visible Roads 2.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• Fallout 4 Scopes Framework[www.nexusmods.com]
• Fallsouls - Unpaused Game Menus[www.nexusmods.com]
• LooksMenu v1-6-20[www.nexusmods.com]
• Looks Menu Customization Compendium[www.nexusmods.com]
• Mod Configuration Menu 1.39[www.nexusmods.com]
• Q.M.W(Quick Modification Weapon) ESL File[www.nexusmods.com]
• See Through Scopes 2.4.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• Survival Options v1.7.1[www.nexusmods.com]
• Sprint Stuttering Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
• Tactical Reload Framework Manual Reload + Tactical Reload DLC Weapons[www.nexusmods.com]
• Workshop Framework[www.nexusmods.com]

User Interface

• DEF_UI[www.nexusmods.com]
• Full Dialogue Interface - All languages - NMM installer - Beta12[www.nexusmods.com]
• HUDFramework 1.0f + HUDFramework - 01. DEF_UI Compatibility Patch[www.nexusmods.com]
• HUD76 - Fallout 76 inspired HUD replacer - HUD Replace 76 - FOMOD[www.nexusmods.com]

Texture Overhauls

• PRC X - PhotoRealistic Commonwealth 10 - Legacy Edition[www.nexusmods.com] [ENB! Requires ENB installation!]
• High Resolution Texture Pack 2K and 4K - Valius - Textures - High 2K Version (BA2 Format)[www.nexusmods.com]
• Vivid Fallout - All in One - Best Choice[www.nexusmods.com]
• (STO) S.T.A.L.K.E.R - texture - overhaul 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• Enhanced Blood Textures - EBT_Basic v101[www.nexusmods.com]

Landscape Overhauls

• Clean Water of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]
• True Grass[www.nexusmods.com]
• VELDT - Grass Retexture[www.nexusmods.com]
• Pine Forest Redone + Pine Forest Redone Hotfix 2[www.nexusmods.com]

Audio, Lighting, & Effects Overhauls

• Ambient Wasteland[www.nexusmods.com]
• Classic Fallout Ambient Music[www.nexusmods.com]
• Enhanced Lights and FX[www.nexusmods.com]
• Lush Ambience ESL[www.nexusmods.com]
• MW Player Hit Sounds and Effects 1.01[www.nexusmods.com]
• NAC X Legacy edition[www.nexusmods.com]
• Project Reality Footsteps FO4 1.7 BA2[www.nexusmods.com]
• Radiant Birds v0.5[www.nexusmods.com]
• Radiant Clouds and Fogs[www.nexusmods.com]
• Reverb and Ambiance Overhaul - ALL DLC[www.nexusmods.com]
• Ultra Interior Lighting[www.nexusmods.com]

Weapons & Weapons Packs

• AK5C - A Nordic Relic[www.nexusmods.com]
• AK400 - Assault Rifle - 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• AK74M - Assault Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]
• AKM Complex + AKM Complex - 1.0.2 - PATCH + AKM Complex - Nuka World Patch[www.nexusmods.com]
• Beretta P4X Storm - P4X[www.nexusmods.com]
• Beretta M9-FS[www.nexusmods.com]
• Benelli M3 Super 90[www.nexusmods.com]
• Combined Arms - 1.0 + Combined Arms - 1.1 - PATCH[www.nexusmods.com]
• FN P90[www.nexusmods.com]
• G36 Complex - v2.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• Glock 19X Pistol - 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• HK USP .45(New) With Tactical Knife[www.nexusmods.com]
• HKG3 - Battle Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]
• Honey Badger[www.nexusmods.com]
• Hunting Shotgun[www.nexusmods.com]
• Izhmash SV-98 Sniper Rifle - SV-98 - 1.0 - 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• McMillan CS5 All in One Pack v2.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• MK18 CQBR - 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• Service Rifle[www.nexusmods.com]
• SIG Sauer MPX[www.nexusmods.com]
• Skibadaa Weapon Pack REDUX[www.nexusmods.com]
• Springfield Armory M1A - 2K[www.nexusmods.com]
• SVT-40[www.nexusmods.com]
• TEC-9 - A Standalone Pistol[www.nexusmods.com]

Armor & Clothing Packs

• Apocalypse Survival Set - Archived[www.nexusmods.com]
• Backpacks of the Commonwealth[www.nexusmods.com]
• BOS Combat Armor Overhaul v 1.2[www.nexusmods.com]
• BOCW Outfit Pack Update 2.4 - EOD AIO[www.nexusmods.com]
• CROSS_Uni_Scarf101b0[www.nexusmods.com]
• CROSS_TechMask102a[www.nexusmods.com]
• CROSS_MojaveManhunter_090d[www.nexusmods.com]
• CROSS_Cybernetics106c01[www.nexusmods.com]
• Fallout 2287 - Gas Masks of the Wasteland[www.nexusmods.com]
• Field Scribe Backpack[www.nexusmods.com]
• Pip Boy 2000 + Pip Boy 2000 - Sleeve Fix[www.nexusmods.com]
• Primez Military Fatigues[www.nexusmods.com]
• Private Military Company - Nexus PMC 3.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. style Combat Gear - INCOMPLETED - Stalker Resources - BA2 files[www.nexusmods.com]
• The Military Man Collection[www.nexusmods.com]
• UCO Unified Clothing Overhaul (Season Pass) + UCO Unified Clothing Overhaul includes Costume Party and Immersive Crafting Series [www.nexusmods.com]
• West Tek Tactical Optics v2.0.1 (minor update)[www.nexusmods.com]

Miscellaneous

• Agony - Agony Non Survival[www.nexusmods.com]
• Caliente's Beautiful Bodies Enhancer - v2.6.3[www.nexusmods.com]
• Campsite - Simple Wasteland Camping (and HD Sleeping Bags) - Campsite v1.0.1 + Campsite - Simple Wasteland Camping (and HD Sleeping Bags) - Pillows for Sleeping Bags and Tents[www.nexusmods.com]
• DC and West Coast Supermutants v1d[www.nexusmods.com]
• D.E.C.A.Y 2.2[www.nexusmods.com]
• Endless Warfare + Endless_Warfare_DLC_Fixes[www.nexusmods.com]
• Existence 2.0[www.nexusmods.com]
• FO4 NPCs Travel[www.nexusmods.com]
• FOV Slider and Player Height - ESL version[www.nexusmods.com]
• Immersive Animations + Immersive Animations - Update[www.nexusmods.com]
• Immersive Movement Tweaks[www.nexusmods.com]
• Lowered Weapons 1.1[www.nexusmods.com]
• Mojave Geckos v1[www.nexusmods.com]
• Mojave Mantises v1.2[www.nexusmods.com]
• Molotov Removal[www.nexusmods.com]
• Raider Overhaul WIP - Raider Overhaul WIP 12.4 Main File I Please read changelog[www.nexusmods.com]
• Sit Anywhere V 2.1[www.nexusmods.com]
• Synth Overhaul - 2K (V3.0.2) BA2[www.nexusmods.com]
• Wasteland Imports - Goodies from all across the Wasteland... - Wasteland Imports (1.52)[www.nexusmods.com]

[PeculiarTendencies]

For those who need help with this guide, feel free to message me through Steam.

[NibNib]

Sorry for asking, but do you happen to know what clothing/armor mod he is wearing in that video?

[løtus]

Thanks for this. I do my mods myself, but always end up messing something up or forgetting something.

[Ivellios]

And you explain all of the reasons the very few who tried to do that, ended up giving up in the end.

[PeculiarTendencies]

@Der Kaiser No, I don't have any particular interest in getting permission from mod authors to create an AIO pack. That includes so many files that I would have to be constantly updating for other people.

It is much more simple for me to leave these links for others especially so that they can choose what meets their system requirements, their wants, and their needs. Creating this list in itself took about 3 hours, that was just in gathering the hyperlinks and sectioning off material; I have no interest in gathering these mods to create something that does not benefit me in any way.

Creating an AIO benefits nobody, not even lazy modders, who will only break their game when they try to install outdated mods because I don't have the time to update an AIO. If someone really wants to mod their game like Ded String, then they can save a lot of time by using the list I have posted above.

[Der Kaiser]

@PeculiarTendencies have you over thought about getting permission from the mod makers and then doing it as a AIO pack while stating it in the description, because Nexus allows AIO allows that if they are done with permission from the mod makers.

[Ivellios]

https://steamcommunity.com/id/Kalixrii The fact you picked the wrong word to describe yourself: patients instead of patience, just goes to show you do not have the mettle to go into the technicalities required for modding.
Patience is a requirement for modding. As well as determination. It's a "Do it yourself," wonderland. No one's going to take your hand and do everything for you. At best you'll have a list with recommended configurations for those mods, to have a certain "flavor." So thank them for that much, because in the end, if it does not work on your system configuration, you're the only one that's going to either have to delete and reinstall the entire game, or fix it yourself.

[ÜberBacon]

Is it ok to download all these in order? like just go down the list and download everything or is there a specific load order. I remember having to deal with a lot of shit with load orders in Skyrim when I download a bunch of mods

[Digital]

"So much work Ughh!" Yeah, welcome to modding lol

[a_seminara]

Is there any way of installing these mods via Steam as opposed to Nexusmods? I'm guessing not.