How to install Fallout 4 mods on PC
It’s not as difficult as you may think it is to mod Fallout 4 into something wonderful on PC, I swear!
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If you’re looking for mods to install, make sure to check out our guide on thebest PC mods for Fallout 4. We cover individual mods and mod packs! Or just wait for thenext-gen overhaulcoming soon.
All mods and mod packs use Steam and assume all DLC has been purchased. You can modify Fallout 4 on the PC Xbox app, but support is limited.
Individual mods
There are a few ways of downloading and installing your own mods. I’ll cover each briefly, as well as give you the best methods
Vortex
While this isn’t the most sophisticated tool, it’s best for the “Casual” audience of Fallout 4 modding. It’s the easiest and simplest tool to use. To use Vortex, follow these steps:
You can now download mods by following these steps.
Keep in mind that some mods override others. So, mod order is essential. If you wish to learn more about Vortex, visit theirabout page.
If you want to get more into modding, where you start to merge mods, then let’s jump over to Mod Organizer 2.
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Mod Organizer 2
Mod Organizer 2 is the king of modding, not in terms of usability but functionality. It has the steepest learning curve, but users willing to learn will get much more out of it. The main difference is that Vortex uses hard links, whereas MO2’s virtual file system doesn’t directly place mods in the game’s directory. Instead, it creates a virtual space for mods to be used while keeping the game’s directory clean, allowing for very easy mod enabling and disabling.
In all honesty, it works a lot like Vortex does regarding installation and how direct download links are handled. If you want to fully experience Mod Organizer 2, I suggest checking out the linked tutorials on theirmain page, as they go into a vast amount of detail that isn’t easily covered in text.Follow these steps to install Mod Organizer 2:
ENB Mods
ENBs completely change the look of a game. Not just in color but in visual effects as well. As such, these are a little harder to install than your regular old mods. Although, they’re not difficult!
To install:
Mod Packs
There are two forms of mod packs users can use. The main difference between these two is pretty similar to the difference between Mod Organizer 2 and Vortex. Whichever tool you prefer to use will dictate which mod pack downloader you use as well.
Wabbajack
This is my favorite! Wabbajack is a tool for extensive and easy-to-use mod packs. These are curated by authors and offer a fantastic experience that’s easy for gamers to consume!
Here’s how to get setup:
Vortex Collection
Vortex works much the same.
That’s all for our modding guide. Let us know if you felt anything needed to be clarified a little further; I’ll make sure I take care of it!
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Michael has been gaming since he was five when his mother first bought a Super Nintendo from Blockbuster. Having written for a now-defunct website in the past, he’s joined Windows Central as a contributor to spreading his 30+ years of love for gaming with everyone he can. His favorites include Red Dead Redemption, all the way to the controversial Dark Souls 2.
