Even though the PS5 version ofFallout 4doesn’t support nearly as many mods as the PC version, several thousand still exist to choose from. Due to Sony’s infamous restrictions on using third-party assets, most of the Fallout 4 mods available on PS5 are quite small compared to those found on other platforms. However, that shouldn’t dissuade you from installing them, because evensmall mods can change the game in big ways.
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Fallout 4 is a pretty good game, even without any mods, but downloading a few of the modifications found on this list will greatly enhance your experience. However, keep in mind thatsome mods are not compatible with others. Meanwhile, a few of them have specific dependencies. Don’t install any mods without first reading their descriptions onBethesda’s website.
Updated by Nathan Round on 27th February:The Fallout 4 console modding community is still alive, and kicking, continuing to put out new mods regularly. We have updated this list with three new entries, along with including some additional links to other useful Fallout 4 related guides and lists.
18Aliens of the Commonwealth
Alien Sci-Fi Aesthetic Mod By AscendantLight
Aliens are a thing in the Fallout universe, but there’s only one of them in the fourth entry, and it’s more of an Easter Egg than a major feature in the game. Luckily, you can add a bunch more extraterrestrials to your game by simply installing theAliens of the Commonwealthmod.
The modturns the Federal Surveillance Center K-21B into an alien basecomplete with little green men. There’s only a small band of aliens inside the base, but they pack a mean punch, so don’t go in unprepared. If you manage to dispatch them, look around for a bit because you might just find some of their sci-fi-themed weapons.
17No Aggro Impact Landing (Power Armor)
Quality Of Life Power Armor Mod By Mm137
Power Armor is a great addition to any player’s arsenal in Fallout 4. This mechanical suit boosts player strength, and damage resistance, along with completely negating fall damage. One overlooked feature of the Power Armor is theafter-shock it produces when falling to the ground from a distance,which can damage surrounding enemies and NPCs. However, this often results in usuallypassive NPCs turning hostileif they are caught within your blast radius.
TheNo Aggro Impact Landing (Power Armor)modacts as more of a quality-of-life update, one which aims to tackle this annoying issue. When installed, players can expect to no longer aggravate their fellow companions or settlers with the Power Armor impact landing. This is a rather small change, but one which will save you a lot of trouble in the long run - if you like to use Power Armor regularly, that is.
16Better Graphics And Weather
Huge Graphic Overhaul Mod By Axii169
Like most Fallout 4 mods,Better Graphics and Weatherdoes exactly what it says on the tin. This is one of several mods that make the PS5 version of Fallout 4 a bit prettier to look at byimproving textures, weather effects, lighting, water, skyboxes, and more. Though there are quite a few mods that accomplish this, Better Graphics and Weather is the most popular of the bunch - precisely because it’s so all-encompassing.
If you want to take the graphics to the next level, you could instead install a bunch of different mods, each specializing in a particular area. For instance,Water Reduximproves water,Weather Reduximproves weather effects,Enhanced Lights and FXimproves lighting, and so forth. However, it’s worth noting that graphics mods are very fickle and don’t tend to play well with each other. So, if you’re looking for a simple, all-in-one solution, then Better Graphics and Weather is the mod for you.
15SimpleGreen - SimpleSeasons ‘Spring’
Seasonal Aesthetic Mod By ANDREWCX
SimpleGreenis a fantastic mod that makes the world of Fallout 4 look lusher and more vibrant. This spring-themed modchanges most of the vegetation found throughout the wasteland, while also partially altering the DLC zones. If green isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry. You can grab a few add-ons that let you change the vegetation to fit any of the other seasons. Just bear in mind that you won’t be able to useSimpleWhite(Winter),SimpleYellow(Summer), orSimpleRed(Fall) without first installing SimpleGreen.
The SimpleSeasons series is pretty unique because it was primarily developed for PlayStation consoles, whereas most of the other Fallout 4 mods available for PS5 are mere ports. In case you’re wondering if SimpleGreen is compatible with Better Graphics and Weather, the answer is yes. With these two mods alone, you can completely change the look of Fallout 4.
14Wasteland Redux
Hardcore Difficulty Scaling Mod By W0Wz3rK0W
Wasteland Reduxis an overhaul mod that introduces many small changes aimed atmaking the game feel more challenging and balanced. Among other things, Wasteland Redux makes enemies tougher, while also reducing the amount of health players gain whenever they level up. Enemies are generally harder to take down when attacked willy-nilly, but they take more weak-spot damage and are easier to cripple.
Wasteland Redux alsomakes changes to crafting, perks, chems, weapons, lock picking, and more. The mod touches upon pretty much every major component of Fallout 4 and even includes a fair number of bug fixes to boot. Due to the sheer amount of changes made by the mod, Wasteland Redux isn’t compatible with most other mods. Wasteland Redux works just fine with things like Better Graphics and Weather and SimpleSeasons, but tends to conflict with mods that modify weapons, armor, NPCs, and leveled lists.
13Unleveled World
Level Scaling Mod By Mephy-Kuns
Similar toSkyrimand other open-world RPGs, Fallout 4 featuresenemies and loot that scale alongside the player. Many players aren’t big fans of this system, and it’s easy to see why. Combat always feels just as easy regardless of whether you’ve just started a new campaign or have already played for 100+ hours. Meanwhile, outside of Legendary items, it’s impossible to find interesting armor and weapons because everything is always scaled to your current level. Luckily, all of that can easily be changed by simply installing this mod.
Unleveled Worldturns Fallout 4 into a more old-school RPG where the world ispopulated by both weak and strong creatures from the get-go. With this mod installed, you won’t have to play for hours before you encounter your first Deathclaw because they’ll be roaming the wasteland starting at level 1. Similarly, Unleveled Worldmakes it possible to come across late-game items early on, although you’ll still need to unlock certain Perks to use them effectively. Unleveled World requires most of Fallout 4’s DLCs to run, so it’s best to get this one only if you have the GOTY Edition.
12Institute Overhaul
Faction Strengthening Mod By SCVTVM
The Institute is one of the most interesting factions in Fallout 4, but they don’t have as much impact on what’s going on in the wasteland as the game would have you believe.Institute Overhaul’s main goal is tomake the faction stronger and more threatening, by buffing up their members and allowing the player to encounter them much earlier in the game. Both Synths and Coursers become deleveled with this mod installed, while the former also gets better gear.
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Institute Overhaul also makes the faction more appealing to join than ever before. The modadds workbenches in the Concourse areaand allows players to buy powerful items from the Synth Vendor, including Courser Jackets and Heavy Synth Armor. Institute Overhaul doesn’t make any other big changes to the faction, but it gives you just enough reasons to take them more seriously. The mod doesn’t have any DLC requirements and is compatible with pretty much everything.
11Unified Clothing Overhaul
Gear Customisation Mod By ANDREWCX
PS5 Fallout 4 mods generally don’t add a lot of new content, but this one is an exception.Unified Clothing Overhaul (UCO)introduces tons ofnew gear customization optionswithout relying on third-party assets, which is quite a feat. Moreover, the mod also changes the appearance of some items, but not the function, allowing you to be fashionable without sacrificing practicality.
Unified Clothing Overhaul requires another mod calledArmor and Weapon Keywords Community Resource (AWKCR). Make sure to download that first because it acts as a framework for a bunch of armor and cosmetics mods, including Unified Clothing Overhaul. Another important thing to note is that all the items added by UCO need to be crafted by the player, as they won’t automatically spawn in the game world when you install the mod.
10Unlocked Settlement Objects
Settlement Workshop Overhaul Mod By ANDREWCX
Despite being one of the biggest features of Fallout 4, it’s no secret that Settlement building hasn’t been very popular with a large portion of the player base. If you’re one of those who do enjoy it, however, you’ll want to grab this mod because it makes Settlement building so much better. Just as its name indicates,Unlocked Settlement Objects (USO)allows you touse significantly more assets in workshop modeto customize all the Settlements in the game.
In addition to unlocking a ton of new items, the mod also brings some neat features to the table. Among other things, USO has a better categorization system than the default one,adds several reskinned items, lets youuse complete structureslike cabins and monuments,lets you build NPCs, and more. If you’re using SimpleGreen by the same author, you can even plant a bunch of trees and make a cozy forest Settlement for yourself.
9Settlers Extended
A Settler Expansion Mod By Lozioale
Since we’re already discussing Settlement, it’s worth mentioning another mod that can make them significantly better.Settlers Extendedis a mod thatadds no less than 140 possible new settlersto Fallout 4. The mod doesn’t replace any of the original settlers, so expect to see a mix of both old and new models. In addition to regular human settlers, the mod also introduces a variety of Ghouls and Synths, along with 24 unique settlers - though only one unique settler is available per Settlement.
The mod alsoincreases the number of people that can populate a Settlement. At most, a Settlement can have up to 40 inhabitants with this mod installed. However, having so many NPCs in one place at the same time can lead to performance issues. Settlers Extended has two versions –StandardandExtreme. The main difference between them is that Standard makes settlers immortal while Extreme doesn’t. Regardless of which of the two versions you choose, there’s no need to worry about compatibility issues or DLC requirements with this mod.
