VATS Freeze Fix - All Versions
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 58 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod to fix the bug that causes Fallout 4 to freeze when activating VATS or when selecting targets in VATS. It should work for both the Next Gen Update and previous versions.
Unfortunately, with the """Next Gen""" update, this issue has returned, and the combination of mods I used before to fix it no longer works. At least this fix should serve as a temporary solution until the previous mods are updated.
This mod overrides the script (Hardcore:HC_ManagerScript) that handles the functionality of Survival mode. The changes made are to replace the potions that are equipped to trigger the different states of Survival mode: hunger, sleep, thirst, overweight, and infections. The potions are replaced by spells.
The .esp file is necessary to pass the new spells to the Hardcore:HC_ManagerScript script.
Installation
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[]Vortex: Recommended (installation, backup, and uninstallation are automatic).
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]Manually: If you install it manually, make sure to make a copy of this file "Fallout 4\Data\Scripts\Hardcore\HC_ManagerScript.pex". Renaming it to HC_ManagerScript.pex.backup is sufficient.
New game: If you start a new game, the mod will load upon leaving Vault 111.
Uninstall
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[]Vortex: If you installed this mod with Vortex, the original Survival mode script (Hardcore:HC_ManagerScript) is automatically saved as a backup. When uninstalling with Vortex, the original script will be restored automatically.
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]Manually: Delete the script added by this mod and restore the version you saved as a backup.Incompatibility
This mod is incompatible with any other mod that modifies the Hardcore:HC_ManagerScript script.
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A bug fix mod for Fallout 4 that addresses the freeze when activating VATS or selecting targets. With 203 endorsements and 22,908 downloads, it's a community-tested solution for a common annoyance. Last updated May 2025, it remains relevant for current players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly targets a frustrating bug that breaks combat flow.
- Solid community trust with 203 endorsements and 22k downloads.
- Recently updated (May 2025), so it's likely still compatible with current patches.
⚠️ Cons
- No compatibility notes for other mods that alter VATS or UI.
- The mod's scope is narrow—only fixes the freeze, not other VATS issues.
For Fallout 4 players who've experienced the VATS freeze and want a straightforward fix. If you rely on VATS in combat, this is a must-have. Skip if you never use VATS or already have a comprehensive bug-fix mod that covers this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install via your mod manager (like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2) to keep load order clean.
- If you use other VATS-related mods, test in a save before a big fight to ensure no conflicts.
- Make sure you have the latest Fallout 4 patch—this mod was updated to match recent versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- PanConKeso
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 22,908
- Endorsements
- 203
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 4/28/2024
- Updated
- 5/23/2025
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