Fallout Character Overhaul - Races
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 429 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Overhaul of characters in Fallout with new headmeshes, high resolution texture maps and a lot more. This is just the races module, NPC's are yet to be adapted.
Fallout Character Overhaul - Races by Drumber is a cosmetic mod that overhauls character heads in Fallout with new head meshes and high-resolution texture maps. It is the races module only, with NPCs not yet adapted. Despite being last updated in 2014, it has 8,116 endorsements and 301,794 downloads, indicating lasting popularity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 8,116 endorsements and over 300k downloads.
- High-res textures and new meshes give a significant visual upgrade to character faces.
- Still relevant despite age—many players still use it for its quality.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—may have compatibility issues with current game versions or mods.
- Only covers races; NPCs are not yet adapted, so you'll see inconsistencies if you use other overhauls.
For Fallout players who want a more detailed and realistic look for their character's face, especially those who enjoy visual overhauls. Skip if you're looking for NPC changes or if you prefer a more modern, actively maintained mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture/mesh mod, make sure to place it in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy installation.
- If you're using other character mods, load order matters—put this one early to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility with your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Drumber
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 301,794
- Endorsements
- 8,116
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/30/2013
- Updated
- 1/13/2014
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