Boston Natural Surroundings
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 42 Environment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Please be Sure to Enable Precombines as this Mod don't Break them by Checking these Lines in your Fallout4.ini and Fallout4Custom.ini:
bUseCombinedObjects=1
bPreCulledObjectsEnabled=1
BOSTON NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
A Few Things to Note:
3. 0 Features Various Trees Inspired by Fallout 76 Ranging from Maples, Elms, Pines, Firs and Aspen.
All Areas Covered Except for the Glowing Sea as Requested.
Improved LOD to Some of the Trees that Needed it.
3. 0 Consists of 2 Modules Namely BNS Landscape and BNS Trees.
Planning a Green Swap on all the Trees for the BNS Trees module soon.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
Mods that Changes Landscape Ground and Grass Textures (use tree only version if you want to use your own grass).
Any Mod that has Lod Files in them.
Be Sure to Check your Data Folder for any of these Files before using this Mod.
Boston Natural Surroundings (BNS) is an environment overhaul mod for Fallout 4 that revives its classic vision, inspired by Fallout 76. Version 3.0 brings a refreshed take on the mod's original concept, aiming to transform the Commonwealth's atmosphere. With over 11,000 endorsements and 764,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more natural, post-apocalyptic aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 11,239 endorsements and 764,794 downloads.
- Active development as of November 2023, with a major 3.0 update.
- Fallout 76 inspiration could bring fresh, vibrant environmental design.
⚠️ Cons
- Potential compatibility issues with other environment mods—check load order.
- Requires a stable game setup; modding Fallout 4 can be finicky.
For Fallout 4 players who want a refreshed, natural look inspired by Fallout 76. If you're tired of the vanilla wasteland and want a more vibrant, overgrown Commonwealth, this is for you. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly, gritty realism or if you're not into large-scale environment overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage BNS easily.
- Place BNS near the top of your load order to allow other mods to overwrite its changes if needed.
- Check the mod's forum posts for known compatibility patches with popular mods like Vivid Weathers or True Storms.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Silverfox600
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 764,794
- Endorsements
- 11,239
- Category
- Environment
- Created
- 3/23/2018
- Updated
- 11/24/2023
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