Hi-Res Weapons v3
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 429 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
=============================================================================== High Res textures v3. 1 - for various rifles & pistols / merely enhancing standard textures - A follow up to my Assault Rifle retexture (http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=472) No new textures this time, only some improvements over the original ones and replacement of the 3rd person texture (small) by the larger 1st person texture. =============================================================================== Changelog v3. 1: Fatman texture reverted back to dxt5 format due to depency on alpha channel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v3. 0: -changed all textures to dxt1 format instead of dxt5, thus effectively reducing memory load on textures by half and enhancing performance (over previous versions of this pack, lol) -included Assault Rifle texture pack: Changes textures on both Assault Rifles (G3 & AK) More wood\'ish look (thx to http://www.cgtextures.com/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v2. 0 (or part2): -Gatling Laser -Minigun -RockIt Launcher -Flamethrower -Fatman -Missilelauncher -Railwayrifle -Sniperrifle -Plasmarifle -Chinese Officersword -Shishkebab -Supersledge -Baseballbat -Mesmetron -Sawedoff Shotgun ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v1. 0: -doubled resolution for 3rd person textures (may impact performance) -tweaked textures -Combat Shotgun -Hunting Rifle -Laser Rifle -Lincoln Rifle -10mm Pistol -10mm SMG -Laserpistol -. 44 Magnum -Bottlecap Mine -Frag Mine -Frag Grenade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =============================================================================== Installation: -copy data folder into your Fallout 3 directory. -copy ArchiveInvalidation.txt into your Fallout 3 directory, --or add it´s content into an existing ArchiveInvalidation.txt Cheers the a (a.k.a. burns)
Hi-Res Weapons v3 is a texture overhaul for Fallout 3, upgrading the visuals of 13 weapons including the Combat Shotgun, Hunting Rifle, and Laser Rifle. With over 30,000 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a classic, community-approved mod for players wanting sharper weapon textures. Last updated in 2008, it may require compatibility checks with modern setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 30k endorsements and nearly a million downloads—this is a proven texture pack.
- Covers a wide range of weapons, from pistols to heavy guns and explosives, so most of your arsenal gets a visual boost.
- Simple texture replacer—no new meshes or scripts, so it's lightweight and unlikely to break your save.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—over 15 years old, so it may not be optimized for modern systems or the latest Fallout 3 patches.
- Only covers 13 weapons—if you use mod-added weapons, they won't get the hi-res treatment.
For Fallout 3 players who want sharper weapon textures without changing gameplay. If you're a purist who loves the vanilla arsenal and wants a visual upgrade, this is a solid pick. Skip if you use many weapon mods or expect modern texture quality—this is a classic from 2008.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Fallout 3 Data folder—no mod manager needed, but using one like FOMM makes uninstalling easier.
- If you're on Windows 10/11, you may need to run Fallout 3 in compatibility mode or use the unofficial patch to avoid crashes—this mod won't fix those issues.
- Check the file structure after extracting—make sure the textures folder matches your Data folder structure, or the mod won't work.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- the a - burns
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 981,860
- Endorsements
- 30,408
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/16/2008
- Updated
- 11/20/2008
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