There are a lot of mods available for Fallout 4 online, whether they be for Xbox One, PS4 or PC. Most of them can be found over at Nexus Mods for PC and Bethesda.net for Console.
Installing mods can definitely be a risky task at times. Not so much the case on console, but installing mods incorrectly or with other mods which aren’t compatible can cause some pretty serious crashes and errors. The most common being ‘Not responding’ after launching the game.
Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take in order to fix Fallout 4 mods not working. Below, we’ll list a few tips and guides for PC, Xbox One and PS4.
PC Mod Fixes
One of the most common fixes for broken mods in Fallout 4 is sorting the load order. It’s a task you usually have to do after installing any mods to ensure they run correctly. In a mods description, sometimes they will tell you whether you should place your mods to load first, or last.
You can do this in Nexus Mod Manager yourself, by heading to the Plugins tab and dragging the .esp files around. However, it may be easier to do it automatically, which can be done with a different program. With LOOT (Load Order Optimization Tool), you can have all your mods sorted out at the click of a button.
You can install LOOT here. After doing so, you may need to do a first time setup to point it towards your Fallout 4 mods. This also works with Skyrim mods.
In the top right corner, click the icon with the 3 lines to sort your load order. Then press ‘Apply’, again in the top right. This should sort your load order out. You can try running Fallout 4 again to see if mods are working.
Otherwise, you may be struggling with a compatibility option. Some mods can’t work together. One example would be running 2 weather mods together, as they will have conflicts. Most mod descriptions on Nexus Mods will say if there are any compatibility issues.
If you have a lot of mods installed, this might be a tedious task to do. Therefor, try disabling groups of mods one by one until the problems resolve. Disabling graphics mods, check. Disable weapons mods, check. This is one of the more reliable ways, eventually you can pin point which mod is causing crashes.
Console Fixes
When it comes to PS4 or Xbox One, the steps aren’t too different to PC. Again, mods have to load in a certain order, otherwise they can overwrite each-other and cause conflicts. Unfortunately, this can’t be done automatically like it does on PC, so you’ll need to do it manually.
You can adjust the load order from the in-game menu. Head to the ‘Mods’ section, and choose Re-order. There is no secret to organising mods. Most of the time, the default load order will work.
Mods load from top to bottom, so if you want to give a mod some priority over others, move it towards the top. You can read the description of mods over at Bethesda.net to see if they recommend placing mods in a certain order.
If sorting through the load order doesn’t fix your problems, you are most likely suffering from mod conflicts. You will need to check a mods description to see if it suffers any known issues with other mods. Otherwise, you can guess for yourself. Using two different weather mods together is a good example of problems you might face.
Fans of akkalat85’s Insignificant Object Remover mod for Skyrim will be pleased to know he’s developed it for Fallout 4.
For those unfamiliar with the Skyrim version, the mod reduces the density of insignificant objects to 0, which removes them safely from the game and boosts performance.
This means small stones, rubble, debris, kelp, and other such items which don’t require player interaction will no longer randomly generate.
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To install it, all you have to do is use the Nexus Mod Manager and activate it. According to akkalat85 the load order shouldn’t matter, but if pressed, he said he’s place it after mods which edit the game’s landscape.
I suspect the Insignificant Object Remover will end up on our Best Fallout 4 Mods list at some point.
Hit up the Nexus Mods link above for more information.
They've long been part of the wasteland experience on PC, but thanks to various updates you can also use Fallout 4 mods on PS4 and Xbox One. To get started, update your game to the latest version then select the new 'MODS' option from the main menu.
It's worth noting upfront that using mods may not always have the desired effect, especially when combining several at once, and that anything you download is done at your own risk. However, a new save file is created when you restart the game after applying mods so your existing progress should be safe. Also be aware that due to the number of cheat mods available, Achievements and Trophies are disabled while using anything other than the vanilla version of Fallout 4.
When you arrive at the mods section you'll see any you've previously downloaded in your library, followed by the most popular mods of the week, all time most popular, highest rated and newest additions. Keep scrolling down for a huge selection of subcategories from Animals to Worlds, or hit Square/X to search for a specific term you're looking for.
Once you've chosen a mod, you can look through any attached screenshots and use the right stick to scroll down the file notes - this can contain important information about how to make the mod work properly so make sure you give it a read. If you're happy with what you see, hit the Download option to add it to your library.
Now you need to sort out the Load Order of your mods, as some of them will override the effects of others and therefore need to be activated in the correct sequence. Hit Triangle/Y to enter the Load Order menu, then drag and drop your chosen updates into the right arrangement - most mods should tell you if they need to be loaded first or last in their file notes.
After making your selections and exiting the mods section, you'll be prompted to reload your data files then returned to the main menu. Now all you need to do is load an existing game or start a new one and you're on the way to an updated gaming experience.
And there you have it - your choice of Fallout 4 mods running directly on your console. Now you know how to make them work, make sure you check out the best Fallout 4 mods to really enhance your experience.
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