COTC - A Dark and Eerie Menu Cinematic and Music Soundtrack Overhaul

⭐ ⭐ (939 endorsements) 📥 162,827 downloads 📌 v1.1.1 📅 10/19/2018
⚪ Last updated 2019

By Titaa · Audio - Music

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/6/2019 📅 Created: 10/19/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 10 Audio - Music mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

1. 1. 1 , quick change, optionnal:

Just realize some tracks used for the homeplate,the castle, sanctuary and public zones doesn't fit AT ALL so I uploaded a new .esp, you need still need the files from the 1. 1 folder

1. 1 changes :

-Added 28 new tracks (Playlist here )

-Removed the usage of 2 tracks

-Changed the playlists of differents locations in order to avoid shared tracks (less repetition ftw), except for a very few

-Added quest musics / sounds

-Added a music for the Prydwen Arrival

-Removed custom playlists for various settlement

-For upload reasons, changed the mod architecture to one main file, and the far harbor as an optionnal .esp

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As the title implies, this is a music overhaul (almost 4 hours of music), but also comes with a brand new video and music dedicated for the menu, it'll also replace UI sounds , such as level up notification, locations discovery etc etc (samples videos available in the videos tab)

I came back to fallout 4 recently and wanted to try FROST, since no music overhaul mod was suiting my taste when it comes to set up a dark, depressing, weird atmosphere that would logically follow after the whole world went to dust, I decided to "make" my own !

Here's the menu video to set up the mood :

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The menu cinematic has been made with screenshots found on the FROST page (why not use the community assets !)

(screenshots by Oldboy86, Kuar, ShiftySkies, DezzyMoe, no1cares, LegattOrdeaux)

Mainly you'll be listening to Cryo Chamber (check their website !), some musics from the excellent survival horror game Darkwood OST , and a very few from S. T. A. L. K. E. R. OST

The whole playlist can be found here

-Download the vanilla or far harbor version (you guessed it the vanilla only remplace vanilla musics, the far harbor version replace vanilla + far harbor ones)

-The combat music are optionnals imo (AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM SINCE I THINK COMBAT MUSIC IS MOOD BREAKING AND YOU SHOULD PLAY WITH NO MORE COMBAT MUSIC AND THEREFORE I NEVER TESTED THE MOD WITH THEM)

-Install this mod by dropping the data folder in your Fallout 4 directory, if asked to overwrite any files, it should be a music one coming from another mod so it's up to you (by default, yes)

-This mod should NOT be compatible with others music mods, if in doubt if there'll be some conflicts, install this mod last and load it after any mods that might influence the music in game

I can't stress this enough but NO MORE COMBAT MUSIC should be a must have, even if I did a combat music playlist I'm not even sure they'll fit in and there's only

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COTC - A Dark and Eerie Menu Cinematic and Music Soundtrack Overhaul replaces the game's menu music, cinematic, and UI effects with a darker, more atmospheric tone. Designed for players using Frost/Horizon and weather/ENB mods to create a depressing mood. Popular with 939 endorsements and 162,827 downloads, last updated in 2019.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls menu music with dark and eerie tracks
Replaces menu cinematic with a darker version
Changes UI sound effects to match the eerie atmosphere
Recommended to pair with Frost/Horizon and weather/ENB mods for a depressing vibe

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 939 endorsements and over 162k downloads
  • Tightly integrated with popular mods like Frost and Horizon for a cohesive dark experience
  • Video showcases in the mod's tabs let you preview the changes before installing

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019 — may not be compatible with the latest game version or other audio mods
  • Only affects menu and UI audio, not in-game music or sound effects
  • Requires specific mods like Frost/Horizon and ENB to achieve the intended effect, so it's not standalone
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a darker, more oppressive atmosphere and already use mods like Frost, Horizon, or weather/ENB setups. Skip if you prefer the vanilla menu or want a broader audio overhaul.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the video tabs on the mod page to hear the new music and see the cinematic before downloading.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install this mod after your weather and ENB mods to ensure the menu changes take priority.
  • Since the mod is from 2019, test it with your current game version and other audio mods to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Titaa
Version
1.1.1
Downloads
162,827
Endorsements
939
Category
Audio - Music
Created
10/19/2018
Updated
5/6/2019

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