River Fix
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #69 of 103 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The cell water type for the cells listed below is set incorrectly in Fallout4.esm. This fix corrects the cells to use the ExtRiverCharlesUpper water type like their neighboring cells.
Cutlers Bend
--CutlersBendExt5
--CutlersBendExt6
--WRVRBroadcastCenterExt
WestingEstate
--WestingEstateExt
Load order:
--Place RiverFix.esp after BostonFPSFixAIO (or equivilant from mod). Minor conflict with WRVR cell (BostonFPSFixAIO removes the water type change but makes no other changes to cell as far as I can tell).
River Fix is a minor bug fix mod for Fallout 4 that corrects a water type mismatch near Westing Estate and WRVR. With over 1,000 endorsements and 245k downloads, it's a popular small fix for players who notice the visual inconsistency. Last updated in 2019, it remains relevant for the base game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,065 endorsements—clearly a fix people wanted.
- Tiny mod that does exactly one thing, no bloat or conflicts.
- Huge download count (245k) shows it's a go-to for this annoying visual bug.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—might not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or next-gen update.
- Only fixes one specific location, so if you're expecting broader water fixes, this isn't it.
For Fallout 4 players who notice the water type mismatch near Westing Estate and WRVR and want a quick, clean fix. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive water overhaul or if you're on a heavily modded setup where compatibility might be an issue.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple ESP/ESL, just drop it into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install it through there to keep your load order clean.
- Place it near the bottom of your load order to ensure it overrides any conflicting water mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Swyfter
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 245,673
- Endorsements
- 1,065
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/4/2019
- Updated
- 1/6/2019
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