Against the backdrop of the upcoming premiere of the second part of the film adaptation of the Fallout serial, interest in the games in the series will certainly increase. Especially for New Vegas, because in the second season the characters of the series will look directly at the New Vegas strip. PC Gamer Portal speakhow you can get into Fallout: New Vegas today, and how to make the old game as comfortable as possible on a modern PC.
Which version of Fallout: New Vegas is the best?
New Vegas can be purchased from many places, but for optimal play, the Ultimate Edition from Steam, GOG or Epic Games is best. At least if you plan to install mods – and you definitely will. The game typically sells for a penny and includes all the required paid extras for most fan patches. Unfortunately, versions from Game Pass or the Microsoft Store are best avoided as they don't work with the Script Extender plugin that many mods need.
First steps for installation
New Vegas is technically playable on modern systems and there are no fan patches, but if you want the best experience possible, you should do the following before proceeding.
- Install and run the game at least once. This will create folders in your computer's memory where ini files and save files are stored. If you built your PC somewhere in the last 10 years, then you can safely crank up the graphics to the maximum.
- Register Nexus mods. Without this, you won't be able to download major mods and fan patches. Don't worry about the premium Nexus subscription – it's optional and only worth the money for the most impatient.
- ABOVE PC gaming wiki You can find a lot of tips on how to make games run at higher fps, adjust FOV on ultra-wide monitors, and adjust volumetric lighting. But only the last point is worth noting: other fixes have not been implemented.
Must have mods for Fallout new Vegas
The awesome Viva New Vegas mod pack is back WabbajackMod downloader and installer saves a lot of time. To use it, you just need to follow instruct for installation on the Viva New Vegas website; The app will do most of the work for you.
If you want to install each mod manually to know exactly what you're downloading and why, you can follow step by step instruct. However, one way or another, no matter which mod installation method you choose, the following patches should be on the list.
- Yukichigai unofficial patch. Fix thousands of small errors
- NVSE Plus Unofficial Patch. Fix more errors using script extensions.
- Improved AI. Cleaned up a lot of the AI pathfinding issues that marred the combat in the base game.
- Iron sights are aligned. The bullets will hit exactly where you aim.
But these are just the most basic mods. Fans have long created an extensive guide on how to optimize and tune the game for specific systems. The more mods you install, the smoother and more stable the game will be. In this case, fan patches will restore the foundation of the game and not weaken it with modifications.
Suggested passages
New Vegas, unlike Fallout 3 and 4, has a more classic structure. Once the player gains control of the character after creating it, they can go anywhere. But of course, the world around is full of dangers, many paths will lead to certain death. Save often and don't be afraid to experiment – New Vegas is famous for its replay value and for good reason.
Here are some quick tips that will help you understand a little better.
- At the beginning of the passage there are some monsters you should avoid. Cazadors, which look like large flies with orange wings, are aggressive and dangerous to low-level characters. Deathclaws, humanoid reptiles with giant claws, also often act as “roadblocks” in locations where the level is too high.
- Ammo types are important, especially in the early stages. Spend cheap ammo on small things, switch to something more powerful (use the Z key by default) in battles with heavier opponents.
- Level up your Repair skill at least a little and pick up weapons identical to yours along the way. Raiders bad gear can be dismantled for parts to improve your gear.
