Classic VATS Targeting Sounds
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 46 Audio - SFX mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Targeting in VATS is now reminiscent of Fallout 3 and New Vegas.
See preview video. Place files in Data folder
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Classic VATS Targeting Sounds restores the iconic Fallout 3/New Vegas audio cues for switching targets, selecting body parts, and low AP warnings in Fallout 4. A lightweight audio mod for players who miss the classic sound design, with 209 endorsements and over 11,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Nostalgic audio overhaul for VATS purists (209 endorsements).
- Tiny download and install—no performance hit.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects audio—no visual or gameplay changes.
- May conflict with other VATS sound mods or sound overhauls.
- Last updated in 2021, so compatibility with the latest Fallout 4 patches is unverified.
For Fallout 4 players who grew up with Fallout 3/New Vegas and want that classic VATS audio back. Also great for modders who want a lightweight, non-intrusive sound replacement. Skip if you're happy with Fallout 4's default VATS sounds or want more comprehensive audio overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and easily disable if needed.
- Place this mod after other sound mods in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Test in VATS during combat to hear the new sounds immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- jaggedjosh
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 11,410
- Endorsements
- 209
- Category
- Audio - SFX
- Created
- 8/2/2021
- Updated
- 8/2/2021
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