Fallout 4 - Project True NextGeN - WIP (upd. 4) (Patreon)

Hello everyone! 👋

It has been quite a while, and I am incredibly happy to be back and sharing this journey with you all. 

As many of you know, I was previously working hard on modding Fallout 4 NGU (the newer version of Fallout 4). Unfortunately, due to some unexpected health issues, I was forced to completely step away and put all of my projects on hold.

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The Goal and What's Included

The goal of this project remains unchanged: to create the ultimate Fallout 4 graphics overhaul. My focus is entirely on pushing the game’s visuals to their absolute limits, achieving an authentic next-gen look while keeping that post-apocalyptic vibe we all love. 

The project includes various visual overhauls covering structures, objects, creatures, landscapes, and all types of flora. This includes texture and mesh replacements, reworks, swap mods, and new assets. It will also include lighting for interiors and exteriors, expansions, new and vanilla environments, weather, post-processing effects, custom ENB and ReShade presets, performance improvements and fixes, HUD Toggle, and a custom Vortex load order.

Optional mods will also cover areas such as armor, NPCs, and weapons.

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Starting Over

A lot has changed since then. Nearly two years have passed, and the game itself has received several official updates, including the Anniversary Edition. Many essential mods have also been updated, some have been completely overhauled, while others have unfortunately broken entirely or been removed by their creators. At the same time, there are now new graphics and environmental mods out there that are definitely worth testing and integrating. 

Because the landscape is so different now, I’ve decided to start over from scratch.  

My plan is simple: I am rebuilding the ultimate modded Fallout 4 while also creating a comprehensive guide. This guide will cover absolutely everything, from core game preparation and essential modding rules to crucial steps for locking your game version, preventing unplanned updates, and keeping your modded files properly managed without the game interfering with your setup. 

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Building the Modlist

Every mod in this list will be tested both individually and in combination with others. A major focus will be on graphics and visuals, alongside stability and performance optimization. Sometimes, it is easy to accidentally bloat a modlist with redundant mods and plugins that conflict with each other and tank your framerate without actually adding any real value. I am making sure we avoid those pitfalls entirely. 

Each mod and file in this collection will earn its place, ensuring a clean, seamless, and carefully optimized experience.

The detailed guide will cover the entire setup, with the full modlist also provided as a Vortex Collection, along with some edited mods that need to be installed manually.

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What’s Next

I’ll keep you updated on my progress. Alongside Project True Next-Gen for Fallout 4, I’ll also continue posting Visual Packs for you to check out.

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You can also find my previous progress updates before the rebuild here:

UPD3 - https://www.patreon.com/Screenreel/posts/wip-upd-3-4-next-112598707

UPD2 - https://www.patreon.com/Screenreel/posts/wip-upd-2-4-next-111323664