The Best Way To Play Fallout 3 & Fallout New Vegas in 2024 With Mods

Looking for the best Fallout mods? Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas are getting on a bit, and with both games being more popular than ever thanks to Prime Video's Fallout TV show, you might be left wondering how to get started. Don't worry, we've got you covered with our list of the best Fallout 3 mods and best Fallout New Vegas mods! Let's take a look at the best way to play these Fallout games in 2024, using Wabbajack and the Begin Again - Tale of Two Wastelands mods.
What are your favorite Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas mods? Let us know in the comments!
And if you want to download all of this for your own playthrough, here's what you need:
www.wabbajack.org/
www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mo...
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[@IGN]

Thanks for watching, and we hope your new adventures in the D.C. and Mojave Wastelands are better than ever, thanks to Begin Again - A Tale of Two Wastelands! Beyond what we've shown, what are your favorite Fallout 3 and New Vegas mods?

[@teo-7242]

make a Fallout 4 video too

[@NhanTran-gh9dk]

Hey, what a song at the end of video :v can you tell me IGN ?

[@Bennybrakes]

You forgot to say a pc if you wanna mod

[@AnotherRandomAnimator]

0😊p

[@user-tz1pk7nn9p]

What even is Begin Again

[@jft2nd]

It's criminal that New Vegas and 3 don't have an official port to next gen but Skyrim gets millions of remasters and ports

[@christianhanson2809]

must be a playstation user

[@philo2189]

Skyrim is one of the best selling games of all time.

[@kg30004]

Fallout 3 has resolution and fps boost and it looks/runs great!

[@hyperfixatedd]

Capitalism!

[@felathar1985]

@@philo2189 Skyim is boring af compared to Fallout. The lore alone is Guy gets dragon powers, guy saves the world.

[@paulmcf1115]

Downloading 300 mods individually takes a whole day of commitment

[@ljev2153]

I've been working on my FO4 LO for weeks, then the update next week is going to undo it all 😂

[@leoruiz3562]

​@ljev2153 don't download it. I'm not. I've been playing with the new content anyway in mods like lima detachment etc.

[@Mortalb]

thats what wabbajack is for

[@Darkpsy97]

its way less tedious with Wabbajack

[@Kintabl]

More!

[@Ask3lad]

Fallout is back on the menu bois 🤤

[@FusionlitGames]

🤣

[@nathanjones7274]

😂😂😂 class

[@lonewulfmo9128]

Yess siiiiiiiiiir it is.

[@williammoutchia9292]

Was it ever off the menu?😊

[@Archetype_M3T4L]

Always has been

[@Jiffmo]

This might be the most useful IGN video I've ever watched, props to whoever dreamt this up - you've given me reason to revisit some of my favourite games of all time, thank you

[@Spider-Man42069]

Jesse Gomez

[@ryanrichardson76]

For real

[@vinukabest3]

Loving the Fallout resurgence.

[@philo2189]

Yup its crazy big channels are dropping tips for fallout 4 like it's 2015 again

[@Rockadela_]

It never fell off honestly. The modding community has been carrying the whole franchise for decades

[@MrDarkx1000]

@@Rockadela_ *has been carrying Bethesda for decades

[@phaedruslive]

and none of these Bethesda pencil necks are reinstalling the first two.

[@granzon7396]

​@@Rockadela_ big thañks to them

[@BenchmarksIT]

I'm happy that "Begin Again" was mentioned, TTW and Begin Again are easely the best way to enjoy those games, feels more like a remake than a remaster, also consider adding "Titans of the new West" and removing PAVE, this will give you the power armours that truly feel like tanks.

[@Thomas_667]

It took me over 3 hours to mod Fallout New Vegas with Mod Organizer 2, so this guide is highly appreciated!

[@Vaznazza]

Rookie numbers mate, took me 24 hours nonstop with only toilet breaks.

[@rgb8534]

Same man😂​@@Vaznazza

[@geraltofrivia4890]

What if you only have new vegas and not 3?

[@leigel3]

​@@geraltofrivia4890then you spend like 20 bucks

[@Vaznazza]

@geraltofrivia4890 then you can't use the mod pack, just mod new Vegas on its own. You should own fallout 3 tho

[@the_numb_skull]

As an avid Fallout fan who plays these games with different mods every playthrough this is a good guide for newcomers. Rare IGN W good job 👍

[@Terminal-Thought-Experiment]

Any idea where one could find an in-depth guide? Something for a complex load order like Skyrim?

[@ScarletPimp007]

Fallout New Vegas really deserves a proper remaster!

[@Scroolewse]

Never gonna happen. Bethesda is still embarrassed Obsidian made the best Bethesda RPG under such an extreme time crunch.

[@sunnytex1337]

​@@Scroolewsehahahah love it

[@Kazekoge101]

@@Scroolewse Nope. Fallout 3 is getting remastered and the show is taking place in New Vegas in Season 2 so it probably will happen eventually.

[@Scroolewse]

@@Kazekoge101 Fallout 3 is a Bethesda studio game, it being remastered tells us nothing about the potential for a FNV remaster. If it is something they want to do, wouldn't they remaster it before Fallout 3? Fallout New Vegas is the far better game and the main demographic for any Fallout remaster agrees. It also needs the remaster more anyway, given the state it's still in. The point about the show is irrelevant, if it's even true.

[@Digger-Nick]

​@@Kazekoge101Nope what? Vegas is completely destroyed in the show...

[@OyJaPinoy]

4:59 simply uninstalling previously modded fallout games does not get rid of everything. u gottah go in the file directory and delete manually and/or use revo uninstaller

[@ryno4ever433]

Such a lazy video

[@OyJaPinoy]

@@ryno4ever433 wait till ai takes over, then you will be really irritated. These lazy videos will seem like a godsend compared to videos made by robots

[@lukewoodz2079]

@@OyJaPinoy nah this video didnt explain anything what a headache

[@SpencerBringhurst]

@@ryno4ever433 Nah this video is fine, they're just showcasing the mod. If you want to figure out how to do a clean uninstall just google it. Or are you the lazy one?

[@hannesgreen638]

It's all in the instructions on nexusmods though.

[@philo2189]

If you play fallout 4 and want to install creation club mods stay away from the CC power armor skins and the gun skins. On console those CC pieces of content give you the 0 KB glitch. It basically breaks the game because when you try to save you can't because it says you have 0 kb of space left. And it's caused by the gun skins and power armor skins. The skins for other armors like metal armor etc basically any armor that's not power armor is fine. Just stay away from the gun skins and power armor CC skins if you're on console. Hope this helps anyone getting into fallout 4.

[@kevOzilla]

Yup same with all bobbleheads

[@spartansoldier175]

These are the type of guides we need from IGN. Please do more mod stuff in the future.

[@taylorp3685]

Played fallout 4 lost world for the last year with 300 + mods. Playing vanilla is actually quite refreshing with only a few mods off the menu. Looking forward and hoping the next gen update improves some things

[@euclidslayer0941]

Thank you so much for mentioning ttw

[@Head_in_clouds_]

Was searching for a video like this yesterday and gave up! Great timing!

[@scubaboom1157]

if you get this working lmk, this guide seems like it leaves out genuinely hours of steps and im searching for someone who can help me out

[@collinbradford8866]

@@scubaboom1157 The instructions are on Nexus Mods. The reason this is mod noob friendly is because it's a single location for all the mods you need. you just need to go to the page as he said and follow the list, but it will take hours without premium. Just don't over think it and begin the download grind or buy premium.

[@joeri738]

A video about the best mods to play fallout on a steamdeck would be really appreciated!!

[@bbbk123]

....just use the same mod lists. Your steamdeck is going to be able to handle anything this throws at it.

[@oscarredman36]

this should play fine, the games are from 2011.

[@thatzaliasguy]

Im currently playing through BA - TTW on my OLED deck lol.

[@imstupidbut]

how to use wabbajack on deck

[@TomFoolery9001]

I'm guessing it's a little trickier on the steamdeck to get all these mods installed right?

[@TheKniperlight]

Bro what a coincidence. Last night I downloaded fallout NV to my legion go and purchased fallout 3 on it. Just woke up and got recommended this vid. Definitely going down this path.

[@redan499]

PSA: If you are like me and are going at this without a Nexus account, know that it will take around 2 hours just to line up all the downloads. There are 460 that you have to manually click download on, then wait 5 seconds. Wabbajack handles everything else, but just the clicking and waiting takes a long time. My downloads were capped around 15mbps using a free account.

[@Beansobonzo]

Do you still need to download the Intel graphics work around?

[@Avalaxy33]

When doing wabbajack lists, a month of premium is 100% worth it

[@ryno4ever433]

@@Avalaxy33 Yea it's like $5 to save you hours of headache.

[@Bauermayers]

The problem is not lining up the downloads, but the capped speed. Wasting 2 hours manually clicking the download button is nothing compared with the many hours that will take to download everything at 1-1.5MBps. However, it still saves you many hours in comparison with having to do everything manually.

[@Freezerburn137]

you got 15mbps? Mine were capped at 2 and I'm a supporter account who had supported for months in years past. What the heck lol

[@BuddyMcNugget]

Damn, this almost makes me want to take another stroll through the desert. My pile of shame is too big to go back though. Must keep playing forward.

[@scubaboom1157]

if im not mistaken that simple extra step is for each mod? meaning its like 300 plus

[@MrYoda-xb6mp]

Playing my 4th play though of Vegas and Oml I swear this game get better everytime I replay it, the things you can miss on multiple play throughs is crazy

[@BaseCreation]

Wow, didn't think IGN did guides like this anymore. Amazing stuff guys, thanks!

[@katkong281]

Thank you for mentioning PerkSawyer

[@limbytes]

Thanks for introducing tale of two wastelands mod! That one is the best thing ever for those 2 games

[@ren4733]

Don't forget to always max speech, perception and luck at start of the game to get the silver tounge run... If you like to charm calming everyone or convince anyone deeply into being friendly.

[@paladinpaterson5385]

Let us know if you find a way to install this mod package on the steamdeck :D

[@Scroolewse]

Does this mod pack give more opportunities to abuse non-combat problem solving?

[@Hezon1]

Glad these games are getting the attention they deserve.

[@heyreadmefirst3522]

always great supporting small youtube channels putting out such helpful content.

[@chaseinyourface87]

?

[@ChryslerLeBaro]

Can this be done with GamePass versions of the game, or must you purchase them from Steam or GOG?

[@xCelticSamura1x]

My favorite fallout mod is XRE Cars. Seriously, it provided me with so much enjoyment back in the day, if you havemt yet tried it, give it a whirl, takes a little setting up, but damn its fun

[@Ultransync]

Wabbajack is amazing. Used it for Skyrim modlists! It's very easy to use 👍🏾

[@Tenchua917]

dang going back to the fallout franchise is such a welcome scene its like that mh world all over again, these games are all considered classic

[@jatr1x701]

nice! would be very helpful to have the same guide for fallout 4 too!

[@MooseBoy99]

Fallout 4 is getting a next gen update in 6 days. So the guide will be broken in a week. Hopefully, some of the broken engine problems will be fixed in that update. Fallout 4 is 8 years old, after all

[@gelirt]

nice video, do more videos like this for old games

[@mythicsnap594]

This mod sounds amazing with being able to travel now getting it working on my steam deck thats ganna be the hard part 😢

[@rus.t]

Might as well revisit The Outer Worlds

[@ilovedoom3]

I've played fallout 3 and new Vegas several times over. I'm defiantly downloading this mod. wish me luck :D

[@Calafan87]

Make sure to put your acf files in "read only" before the update or most of those mods won't work and who knows when all of those mods will be fixed. The acf file for Fallout 4 is 377160.

[@rodrigoluzz7534]

Most useful video in this channel in the last years

[@CaptainYokkiller]

Just installed Fallout TTW on my Legion GO and have been loving it, it's so nice to be able to lie in bed all the modern fallout games on a handheld. Something 12 year old me could only dream of.

[@Anubis-pm4tm]

Did you use wabbajack?

[@jralvins]

What a great job with this video, thanks!!

[@LloydOzil]

Thank you IGN - I've been playing this for the past 2 weeks almost since watching this. Incredible mod

[@jradplays3904]

is it possible to do this overhaul and the coop mod for both games?

[@ignatcommaignatov]

Thank you, IGN! This was actually a helpful video.

[@harryjohnson8344]

Does the mod list include an achievement enabler for new Vegas? Thanks.

[@kubager]

Can you play them on a controller? And is it possible to buy New Vegas only?

[@piku5637]

Normalize game dev cooperatives and labour unions. Game devs make the games run, game devs should run the gaming world.🌎💻🎮

[@DrMateen36]

Its not about who should do it. Its more about who can do it. A Better approach would be to hold the producer/financing department under check and make it mandatory for them to have developer’s say first regarding any important decisions in games especially the development related decisions and ofcourse those related to monetization etc.

[@ChosenSquirrel]

Unions are just as corrupt as the suits who run the show now. What is a better future for gaming is the increase in dev controlled studios in the indie scene

[@IsaiahBrooks]

@@ChosenSquirrel Facts

[@L0neSiPh0n]

​​​@@ChosenSquirrel Enlightened centrist moment. "Remember kids, "Increase in dev controlled studios" won't happen if you vote in conservatives Have a nice day 🤗"

[@piku5637]

Unions can be corrupted by capitalism. That’s why cooperatives are better. Direct workplace democracy and common employee ownership.

[@MrKuneru]

Thanks you very much !! That's what game journalist should be, be proud of this video

[@dufflitplaysgames7406]

Spent like 2 hours getting Viva New Vegas mod list installed. Only played 2 hours so far. Worth

[@puppycat..]

so is viva new vegas the best mod to get in order to enjoy the game with no crashes?

[@peytonowens7938]

@@puppycat..yes

[@robtrudell]

Wabbajack is the best, nice to see it getting some official cred

[@maxwellhahn2946]

doing my first playthrough of new vegas rn. jealous of anybody who played this during their childhood lol.

[@therealmccourty]

no way it’s your first play thru … we are jealous of you !!

[@NhanTran-gh9dk]

Sorry but the last theme song, what name of it, really love the vibe

[@MarbleThumbs]

Thank you for holding off on a Fallout 4 tutorial until the update that will inevitably break every mod

[@animetiddies5619]

This is kinda content we need more of. Great vid

[@Maurilustrador]

You should make a fallout 4 mod list now!

[@quaaluddite]

Hell yeah. Viva new vegas has been my way for a while, slapped TTW on top, it really is the goat

[@ntplusofficial]

Awesome. Now to figure out how to get this thing to stop crashing.

[@TJzWayy]

Fixed?

[@pigeon2820]

Bro my heart dropped when he said “for the small price of” thank god he meant space, def trying this

[@KevWatch]

Out here trying to figure out how to get all this running on steam deck

[@tangyorange6509]

Wow, a fallout mod video from IGN in 2024… crazy times

[@dallonavery1482]

I'm keen on the idea of merging two games together

[@fastlanegames5710]

Thanks for this useful video.

[@boarMcberry]

personally surprise IGN promoting a mod. btw, just recently finished both FO3 & NV, don't even need much modding except the 4gb RAM patch & nvme script to make game more stable.

[@XzaroX]

Someone playing for the first time should not be using the quick start mod lol.

[@ThereminHero]

Why not?

[@YxnEugh]

@@ThereminHero it skips the introduction to the game which a new player needs to understand wtf is going on

[@shafiq_ramli]

Fallout 4 mods list is a must

[@tzeffsmainchannel]

THANKS!!!! *This video makes me wanna hop back into Fallout 3 & 4!!!*

[@torix069]

installing this modpack is pure pain and took me hours :)

[@gryzlaw]

It is kinda funny how much work is needed to make these games with playing 😅

[@youtubeaccount6294]

Really useful vid

[@fahianmansur]

Bold of you to assume we can run 300+ mods.

[@Breadelvis]

So weird seeing fallout New Vegas vids in 2024

[@streakingclothed]

Thanks for this

[@loveyuiz]

You know the old saying "mod it 'till it crash"

[@macintosh6994]

I've played NV with mods, especially graphic mods like poco bueno/ojo bueno, and they look astounding. Too bad game with mods is crashing rather often

[@rodrigotm1461]

And as always, dont forget the CBBE mod.

[@BenjiMay_]

This guy gets it 😂

[@bardiahosseini9166]

Does it improves the graphics as well??

[@JohnnyWindmill]

This is the most fun I’ve had in years, omfg this mod is awesome!!!

[@somethingspecial5691]

They basically made this video because both fallout new vegas and 3 are on sale (as of 19th April 2024)

[@SeverelyDistractedGaming]

Mods took the games to whole new level for me!

[@pevlez]

Give some support to the guys who are making new vegas with fallout 4 engine

[@New.Beginnings88]

Love playing it on my steam deck

[@joegambitt7414]

Great, now can you do a video on how to put more RAM memory in my pc notebook?

[@socokilzu4670]

Gopher? Gopher is that you?

[@f_____9325]

can you do this on steamdeck as well?

[@gundamez8191]

Can it be run with game pass? Also dose include the variours improvements to play abd graphics?

[@LDtreebeard]

Is there a mod to fix the ‘new game’ Windows 11 crash? I’ve tried windowed mode and running it in service mode as XP SP3, but no luck!

[@PiotrKoncewicz]

Fallout 1 with Fixt mod you say? Ok, got it :)

[@Avalon01998]

Would a be able to Download Titans of the New West mod onto this mod list without in compatibility issues?

[@shubhambatra2866]

Does this work with Epic games' versions of the games?

[@EL_OEMS]

We need a Fallout 4 Modding Guide alsoooo! 😻💥

[@CorporateDrone]

This is the first useful piece of content that IGN has produced in years.

[@peridiusoverlord]

Does this modlist provide a means to hide the pipboy when wearing different armors?

[@mattlee4618]

Congrats to all the mod makers who got their mods featured on this video

[@fabozial23]

The real question is...does it work with the epic version of the games?

[@beace4436]

does it work on steam deck / linux

[@CarlWheatley-wi2cl]

Holy sh*t! A quality IGN upload.

[@d3ad2r1ghts]

bethy was smart would released remake of 3 modern day graphics

[@JoseZavala-yf6bp]

Just purchased these games and F4 through steam. Perfect timing video 👏🏼

[@jaydyer6682]

Whelp sounds like its time for a new playthrough

[@AehabCries]

it's weird that y'all didn't mention Knvse animation sets.