Enhanced Visuals and Modding Fixes for Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update
As the gaming world buzzes with the sleek enhancements brought to the table by the latest next-gen update for Fallout 4, players are greeted with a mix of excitement and a pinch of disappointment. The update’s array of new graphics mode options for consoles and a selection of complimentary Creation Club content is a welcome addition, yet it’s not without its faults—particularly when it comes to PC players with ultrawide displays.
The crux of the issue lies in the new update’s official ultrawide support. Gamers have found that the game does not automatically adapt to native ultrawide resolutions unless the display scaling in Windows is set precisely to 100%. This oversight results in the game’s HUD and other UI elements appearing stretched, marring the visual experience that the update aimed to enhance.
Nevertheless, the gaming community is nothing if not resourceful. For those wielding a 21:9 monitor and accessing the game via Steam, salvation comes in the form of a tried-and-true mod known as TRUBY9 ULTRAWIDE. This mod, although no longer actively maintained by its creator, has stood the test of time and post-patch functionality tests. It adeptly rescales each UI element, ensuring a seamless visual experience at 21:9 resolution.
To employ the TRUBY9 ULTRAWIDE mod, players must first enable modding for Fallout 4 by tweaking the Fallout4Prefs.ini file and then adding a few lines to the Fallout4Custom.ini. Once modding is activated, installation can proceed through a mod manager—Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 are popular choices—or manually, for those who prefer a hands-on approach.
The mod offers two scaling options: Default UI Scaling, which retains the original HUD and UI size, and TRUBY9 UI Scaling, which presents a more minimalist approach. Players are encouraged to experiment with both to find their preferred viewing experience.
While the TRUBY9 mod addresses the 21:9 ultrawide support issue, users with 32:9 “ultra ultrawide” displays are left wanting, as previous mods compatible with such a setup clash with the new update. This highlights a broader sentiment of frustration regarding the need for players to mod in fundamental features that arguably should have been part of the official update.
Aside from the ultrawide support hiccup, the next-gen update doesn’t tackle some longstanding issues with the game, such as physics linked to framerate and the occasional crashes for NVIDIA RTX GPU users tied to the Weapon Debris setting. Yet, it’s not an update entirely devoid of charm—the inclusion of the whimsical Baseball Launcher weapon adds a light-hearted touch to the Wasteland.
Despite its shortcomings, Fallout 4 remains a cornerstone of the action RPG genre, offering a captivating open world filled with content. And for those who have recently discovered the Fallout universe through its television adaptation, the game is a rich playground for exploration, especially now with its availability on Xbox Game Pass.
