Even though the PS5 version of Fallout 4 doesn’t support nearly as many mods as the PC version, there are still several thousands of mods 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 even small mods can change the game in big ways.
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 that some mods are not compatible with others. Meanwhile, a few of them have specific dependencies. Don’t install any mods without first reading their descriptions on Bethesda’s website.
10 Better Graphics and Weather
Like most Fallout 4 mods, Better Graphics and Weather does exactly what it says on the tin. This is one of several mods that makes the PS5 version of Fallout 4 a bit prettier to look at by improving textures, weather effects, lighting, water, skyboxes, and more. 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 Redux improves water, Weather Redux improves weather effects, Enhanced Lights and FX improves 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. If you’re looking for a simple, all-in-one solution, just go with Better Graphics and Weather.
9 SimpleGreen – SimpleSeasons ‘Spring’
SimpleGreen is a fantastic mod that makes the world of Fallout 4 look lusher and more vibrant. This Spring-themed mod changes 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 because you can grab some 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 use SimpleWhite (Winter), SimpleYellow (Summer), or SimpleRed (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.
8 Unified Clothing Overhaul
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 of new gear customization options without relying on third-party assets, which is quite a feat. Moreover, the mod changes both the appearance and the function of the added items, allowing you to be fashionable without sacrificing practicality.
Unified Clothing Overhaul requires another mod called Armor 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.
7 Unlocked Settlement Objects
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 to use significantly more assets in workshop mode to customize all the settlements in the game. Or just the very best ones.
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 a number of reskinned items, lets you use complete structures like cabins and monuments, lets you build NPCs, and more. If you’re using the SimpleGreen from the same author, you can even plant a bunch of trees and make a cozy forest settlement for yourself.
6 Outfield Retreat
There isn’t a huge selection of player home mods on the PS5, but there are a couple of decent ones to choose from. Outfield Retreat is currently the most popular one, and it’s easy to see why. The home is located in the Outfield of Diamond City and comes equipped with everything a wasteland explorer could ever wish for.
Outfield Retreat features workbenches, a bed, water supply, electricity, plenty of storage, and even a Bobblehead shelf. There are also bookshelves and various other places where you can display your loot. Even more importantly, everything is static, so there’s no risk of knocking stuff over. This is a pretty small player home, so don’t expect any power armor stations inside, but there is one just outside the house.
5 OCDecorator
There’s nothing more fulfilling than coming home from a hard day of adventuring with a bag full of rare and valuable items. But don’t you hate it when your priceless loot randomly falls off the shelves or disappears for no apparent reason? Well, you’re in luck because there’s a mod that fixes that.
OCDecorator is a tiny mod that turns inventory items into static objects just begging to be put on display. Displayed items can’t be knocked over, but they can be moved around via the crafting menu or returned to your inventory whenever you want. Be careful if you’re using mods that change item models because they might not be compatible with OCDecorator.
4 Zombie Walkers
Fans of classic horror games and movies will appreciate this one. Zombie Walkers is a simple mod that turns most of the Feral Ghouls in Fallout 4 into lumbering undead. The zombies move much slower than their original counterparts, and they’re significantly more vulnerable to headshots. If you ever wanted to re-enact a George Romero movie in Fallout 4, just install this mod, wait until nightfall, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a horde of living dead in no time.
Zombie Walkers has several plugins that allow you to change other types of creatures into zombies. This includes animals, Raiders, Super Mutants, and more. Use with care because if you install all of them, most of the wasteland will become infested with zombies. Unless, of course, that’s exactly what you’re going for.
3 Aliens of the Commonwealth
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. Luckily, you can add a bunch more extraterrestrials in your game by simply installing the Aliens of the Commonwealth mod.
The mod turns the Federal Surveillance Center K-21B into an alien base complete 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 weapons.
2 Plenty ‘O’ Exploration
Like all good open-world RPGs, Fallout 4 features a myriad of dungeons and other interesting locations to explore. But the fun doesn’t stop there because, with this mod, you can open up a bunch of previously inaccessible locations.; primarily in and around Concord.
With Plenty ‘O’ Exploration installed, you’ll find that you can now enter many of the houses that are normally boarded up in the vanilla game. The interiors are mostly just for show, but the mod creator did throw some flavor text and environmental storytelling here and there to spice things up. In addition to the interiors, there are also a few new exterior locations sprinkled throughout the Commonwealth.
1 Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch![Fallout 4 Vault Boy dressed as a repairman]()
Much like Skyrim, or almost any other Bethesda game for that matter, Fallout 4 has an unofficial patch. The mod fixes many of the game’s problems without touching anything else. The full list of bugfixes is too extensive to cover here but let’s just say that the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch (UFO4P) is absolutely essential. In fact, you should download this patch even if you don’t plan on installing any other mods.
The Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch is compatible with pretty much any other mod and is still being consistently updated to this day. The only caveat of the mod is that it requires you to own all the DLC. There is an alternative to UFO4P called Free Fall 4 – Director’s Cut that does something similar while also restoring a bunch of content that was left on the cutting room floor. Free Fall 4 doesn’t necessarily require you to own any DLC, though it does support them. That said, it doesn’t play well with a lot of other mods and could cause issues if ran alongside UFO4P.
