Even though Fallout 4 is one of Bethesda's highest-rated games, it still falls victim to a number of bugs and common issues that can affect gameplay, crash the game, or cause a lot of annoyances. Thankfully, modders have stepped in to patch up the holes that Bethesda failed to address, creating a more stable game in the process.
Some of these mods tackle common issues that can cause game instability, while others address in-game issues that either make the game run poorly or look bad. Some even fix other, more popular mods that Fallout 4 gamers consider to be a staple of their playthroughs. Adding just a few of these mods to a load order can make things a lot better.
Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch
Skyrim has a lot of mods that fix bugs and patch up the game, and one of them is the Unofficial Patch. Fallout 4 has an identical patch that is designed to fix up a lot of things that were missed in the final shipped game. The mod has been updated for 5 years, and its aim is to find and fix every single bug that Bethesda has been unable to tackle.
Some mods require the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch to work, so this is largely considered a must-have. By adding it to a load order, Fallout 4 automatically becomes much smoother, more stable, and user-friendly, all with a few simple clicks. It requires all the DLC packs in order to function correctly, so gamers should go for the ultimate package.
Flickering Blood And Flickering Puddles - The Solution
This bugfix is largely graphical in nature, but it can go a long way towards fixing something that sticks out like a sore thumb. Depending on the angle of view, puddles and blood flickering issues can occur, and that's a serious issue for gamers who like to install Fallout 4 immersion mods to enhance the experience.
This simple fix isn't a permanent solution, but rather a convenient and clever workaround involving how specular textures react to cubemaps. For the less technically inclined, they need only download the mod and activate it in the load order to experience better quality puddles and blood textures.
Previs Repair Pack
Fallout 4 has a nasty tendency of suffering massive frame rate drops in certain areas, particularly if third-party mods are installed that affect the worldspace in just the wrong way. A previous solution was to install the BostonFPSFix mod, but the Previs Repair Pack tries to go a step further.
This mod doesn't just affect exterior areas, but interior cells as well. There are times when the interiors of buildings and caves can cause horrible FPS drops. This is an all-in-one solution that should remedy that problem across the board, for a greater, more consistent framerate.
High Res DLC Black Face Fix
Bethesda games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 are prone to face errors where incorrect body texture mods cause character faces to appear darker than the rest of the body. This usually happens with skin texture mods that are improperly installed, but it can happen all by itself in certain circumstances.
The mod is theoretically designed to resolve issues with the High Res DLC by Bethesda pack, but it is not a hard requirement. Gamers who wish to install this to try to fix texture issues should read the mod page's description beforehand.
High FPS Physics Fix
Another mod that attempts to fix frames per second issues is High FPS Physics Fix, though its nature is somewhat different. This mod tackles FPS anomalies that can occur when the game's framerate is unlocked. By default, Bethesda games work best when locked at 60fps, or else they suffer a number of weird physics-related issues.
This mod helps change that by giving gamers the option to unlock the framerate for monitors with ultra-fast refresh rates, while smoothing out the gameplay. This means no outrageous physics bugs, dialog issues, or environmental problems. It's a solid remedy for those who want to go game at 120fps or 240fps without issue.
Companion Bugfixes
Fallout 4's companions are pretty well-rounded, but they are prone to a few bugs which this mod tries to fix. Sometimes, these bugs are almost unnoticeable, and certain players may not even realize they're there until the issues are solved. Therefore, it's best to tinker with this mod and see what changes.
Companion Bugfixes affects everything from companion armor and inventory issues, to parallel perk progression for all companions, and certain bugs related to dialogue. It's largely a set-it-and-forget-it mod, which means it should be tacked onto a load order just to be safe, and hopefully never recognized in-game.
AWKCR - Armorsmith Extended - CTD Fix
Armorsmith Extended and Armor And Weapon Keywords Community Resource are considered two of the absolute-best Fallout 4 mods, but some gamers report issues like crashing to desktop when they are installed. There are workarounds and solutions for this issue, but they don't always work for every single player.
Therefore, it's best to give this mod a whirl to see if the crashes go away. Obviously, the mod requires both AWKCR and Armorsmith Extended in order to work, and it's best that gamers read both their mod description pages, as the list of changes and upgrades to gameplay is too long to mention in one space.
Brawl Bug Fix
Skyrim had a problem involving the various brawl encounters, thanks to a bug that could inadvertently stop the fight and kill the opponent whenever a magical effect was cast on them. Fallout 4 has a very similar issue, which is why the identical Brawl Bug Fix has been ported over.
Modded games tend to suffer this problem, which means this fix is essential for those who really like to deck out their load orders with a lot of mods. This includes particular mods that use a MagicEffect which affects the scripting of the game. This mod replaces those scripts so that brawls don't end in such a head-scratching fashion.
Frost - Interior Cell Fixes
Fallout 4 gamers who like to run the FROST Survival Simulator mod may encounter some weird issues within interior cells. This is due to how the mod affects interior spaces, by breaking certain aspects of their design. This can cause a lot of graphical glitches and hampered performance.
The Unofficial Boston FPS Fix mod handles exterior cells just fine, but this mod is meant for interior spaces. In contrast to many games that fix issues of this type, it isn't about netting more FPS, but by plugging up a series of immersion-breaking visual errors and bugs that can ruin the experience.
Flicker Fixer
Fallout 4 has enough hilarious memes to go around, and it doesn't need texture and model flicker added to the list. It's like being in a faulty Star Trek holodeck. Flicker Fixer is a simple mod that tries to patch up this issue in Fallout 4, and it can remove a lot of the eyesore from the game.
The technical jargon is a bit hard for many to understand, but the mod essentially tries to fix z-fighting issues, creating bug-free visuals. No longer will two textures try to fight over the same space, which normally results in flickering.