While the official Fallout 4 mod tool won’t see release until early 2016, a vibrant modding community has already sprouted up around one of this year’s biggest games. Since there are so many ways to enhance your exploration of The Commonwealth, we’re here to guide you through the best Fallout 4 mods available for every type of player.
For the Comedian
Top Pick: John Cena Fat Man Mod
No one expects John Cena. Let your enemies know who’s boss by launching mini-nukes with the resounding triumphant cry of WWE Superstar John Cena.
For the Roleplayer
Top Pick: More Armor Slots
Just because you’re wearing protective armor doesn’t mean you can’t navigate the wastelands of Boston in style. This armor slot mod lets you wear full body outfits in addition to your regular armor, giving you a chance to flaunt the best attire on top of a complete suite of armor.
For the Graphics Geeks
Top Pick: Enhanced Wasteland Preset
The Commonwealth is a dark and dreary wasteland. Brighten it up a bit with this massive visual upgrade to Fallout 4. With so many texture and lighting options now available, Boston has never looked this good.
Runners-up
- Vivid Fallout – Landscapes
- Wasteland Salon
- Commonwealth HQ Landscape Overhaul
- Water Enhancement Textures
For the Builder
Top Pick: Unlimited Settlement Objects
Fallout 4 lets you play architect with their glorious settlement builder, but for the creative builders out there, the limit on settlement size can restrict your genius. Now with the Unlimited Settlement Size mod, you can achieve nearly anything… such as that enormous Rubik’s Cube below!
Runners-up
For the Rule Breaker
Top Pick: Creatures as Companions
So you want to break all the rules and dominate the wasteland, but don’t want to do it alone? With this Creatures as Companions mod, you can turn the mutated creatures of the Commonwealth into your best friends. Travel with a yao guai ally, or even have a deathclaw join the team!
Runners-up
This should cover the best of the best… so far. If you’re looking to download many or all of these mods, consider downloading the Fallout 4 Mod Manager tool to quickly and easily track your mods. Also, be sure to come back for more on Fallout 4 modding tools as they’re created.


