FO4 SUN
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #110 of 271 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This retextures the sun to give a more radiant effect. I thought the vanilla sun was a little too over bloomed which washed out it's effect a bit too much. I've redone the rays and added a little bit more colour to them and put a bit of detail into the sun itself.
VERSION HISTORY: 1. 0: Initial release
INSTALLATION: Download with NMM.
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FO4 SUN is a simple texture replacement that gives the sun a radiant glow in Fallout 4. With over 5,400 endorsements and 321,000 downloads, it's a popular early mod for players wanting a subtle visual upgrade. Ideal for those who want a quick, lightweight enhancement without altering gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community adoption (5,420 endorsements, 321k downloads) — clearly does what it says
- Lightweight and easy to install — just drop-in texture files
- Subtle visual improvement that doesn't affect performance
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with latest game patches or DLC
- Only affects the sun — no other lighting or weather changes
- No detailed description or screenshots provided by the author
For Fallout 4 players who want a quick, subtle visual upgrade to the sun without messing with complex mods. If you're a purist who wants minimal changes, this is perfect. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive weather or lighting overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the textures in your Fallout 4 Data folder, or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy uninstallation.
- Since it's a texture replacer, load order doesn't matter much, but if you have other sun mods, put this one last to ensure it takes effect.
- If you're using the game's official HD texture pack, this mod may override it — test to see which you prefer.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- ramccoid
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 321,538
- Endorsements
- 5,420
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/27/2015
- Updated
- 11/27/2015
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