1st to 3rd Person Forced Reload Fix
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #95 of 103 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There exists in Fallout 4 a horrible bug which causes the player to reload inappropriately when switching from 1st person to 3rd person. This occurs whenever changing perspective during any mandatory post-shot animation, such as cocking the hammer on the . 44 Revolver or cycling any bolt-action weapon like the Hunting Rifle.
This makes certain play styles, particularly trying to use scopes in 3rd person, unnecessarily painful and frequently lethal.
After crawling through the animation files like a man dying in the desert, I can now present a fix for that bug.
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The optional file additionally fixes the looping reload animation when changing perspectives. Instead, the reload will abort at that point; whether you come out of it having actually reloaded depends on when the transition occurred.
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This small bug fix addresses a frustrating issue in Fallout 4 where transitioning from first-person to third-person view triggers an unwanted reload animation. With over 2,000 endorsements and 174,000 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for shoot-and-scoot players. Last updated in 2017, it remains a simple, effective solution.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,172 endorsements and 174,833 downloads.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance for players who frequently switch camera views.
- Simple, focused fix that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only fixes the reload bug; no other features or improvements.
For Fallout 4 players who often switch between first-person and third-person during combat and have been annoyed by the forced reload. If you're a run-and-gun player who values smooth transitions, this is a must-have. Skip if you rarely use third-person view or prefer gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a simple bug fix, just drop the files into your Data folder and enable the mod in your load order.
- If you use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, you can install it with one click and let the manager handle load order.
- Test the fix by switching between first and third person while firing a weapon to confirm the reload animation no longer triggers.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Peasly Wellbott
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 174,833
- Endorsements
- 2,172
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/22/2017
- Updated
- 10/1/2017
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