Summary
A new mod forFallout 4gives players a lot more options for moving around the game’s world, bringing it up to par with what action fans can expect from a recent first-person shooter release. WhileFallout 4continues to be a popular game nearly nine years after its original release, it’s still missing some movement features that a lot of players expect from an FPS game.
The second release in the mainline series since Bethesda acquired the brand, the post-apocalyptic RPG launched in November 2015, andFallout 4sales are still way up in 2024. While only enjoying mixed user reviews on Metacritic, the game has very positive reviews on Steam, and its nearly 2,900 recent reviews there — 86 percent of which are positive — show that it’s still managing to hold the attention of its fan base.
The new movement mod, simply titledAdvanced Movement, was uploaded to Nexus Mods on August 3 by user bp42s, and it comes with a variety of mechanic changes that can individually be toggled on or off. Adding all-new mechanics such as the ability to slide and a stumble effect when falling from a great height, the mod also allows for unlimited sprinting outside of combat and adds momentum to the sprint function, potentially landing it among thebestFallout 4mods. The mod also allows for increased difficulty, draining Action Points for swimming and sneaking at rates determined by a character’s endurance and agility, respectively. Lastly, it provides a realistic option for movement speed based on which direction a player is moving, reducing movement speed by 25 percent for walking backwards and 15 percent for strafing.
Fallout 4 Mod Offers New Movement Options
The feature that seems to be getting the most attention from fans is the slide function, which may still need some tweaking. One player complained that after a slide, players should be crouching rather than immediately standing upright, similar to theslide skill unlocked inStarfieldwith the Gymnastics perk. The creator agreed in a post on August 4, saying that a change would be made as early as the same day. Another stated that they cannot shoot while sliding in third-person mode, and while bp42s said that’s by design, they may consider adding it in.
The Advanced Movement mod is designed to be compatible with almost every otherFallout 4mod. This includes therecently launchedFallout London, which was shadow-dropped on GOG on July 25 and transforms the game entirely by placing it in a brand-new metropolitan area.
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Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, invite you to the ambitious open world of Fallout 4. Do whatever you want in a massive Commonwealth with hundreds of locations, characters and quests.As the sole survivor of Vault 111, only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone - the choices are yours.From a Power Armor-toting soldier to the charismatic smooth-talker, be whoever you want with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character system and develop your own playstyle from hundreds of Perks.Experience exciting first- or third-person combat with the dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or V.A.T.S., targeting enemies for maximum tactical advantage (and cinematic carnage!) Collect, upgrade and build thousands of items with Fallout 4’s crafting system. Weapons, armor, food and with the right materials, even entire settlements are possible. Welcome home.
