Wasteland Illumination
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #12 of 42 Environment mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update: 5/19/21:
See logs>changelogs tab for description of the latest updates. Note: these descriptions are brief. I don't actively track everywhere I add lights or make changes. I believe the mode is currently adding around 850+ lights to the Commonwealth and Far Harbor.
This is as of 5/10/21
Wasteland Illuminations lights up most of the street lamps around the Boston Commonwealth and Far Harbor.
Settings Update:
If you use Bilago's Config Tool search for "light" or find the fFlickeringLightDistance and set it to 20000 or more to have the lights flickering at roughly the same distance they load in.
What this mod does:
Edits exterior cells by adding approximately 813 lights in the form of street lamps, billboard sign lamps, and few other decorative lighting elements. These lights automatically turn off during the day and on at night so long as the light source is electric. Lights from flame sources will be on all the time.
How it does it:
I copy the vanilla light source or static object and renamed it with the prefix Thaylar so that all entries are unique to this mod and only this mod. This mod will not change any vanilla light sources nor will any mods that affect vanilla lights change this mods lights. Every single light or static object is then hand placed in the world using the Creation Kit. Then loaded into FO4edit to check for errors and remove any.
What this mod does not do:
Change the previs or precombine data.
Touch any vanilla assets in any way.
Edit any interior cells.
What is Currently Done:
The Boston Commonwealth.
Far Harbor.
Download Version Information:
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[]The main file is the standard and includes all DLC's. If you don't have the DLC's download an older version.
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]The Shadow version of the main file - Not recommended for the average potato. You will need a super potatoInstallation:
Use Vortex/NMM
Uninstallation:
Use Vortex/NMM
-not aware of any side affects from uninstallation.
Requirements:
Base game + DLC's.
Base game and no DLC's for older versions of the mod.
Known Issues:
[*]Far Harbor is a damned mess! Every single time I do anything in Far Harbor the Creation Kit exports a bunch of random
Wasteland Illumination is a Fallout 4 environment mod that adds approximately 813 lights to street lamps, billboard signs, and other decorative lights across the Commonwealth and Far Harbor. It's a popular, lightweight visual enhancement for players who want to brighten up the wasteland without changing gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 5,338 endorsements and over 600k downloads
- Brings the wasteland to life with subtle lighting that doesn't break immersion
- Works across both the base game and Far Harbor, so you get consistent lighting everywhere
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2024 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches or other lighting mods
- Purely cosmetic, so if you're looking for gameplay changes this isn't for you
For Fallout 4 players who want a more vibrant wasteland without overhauling the game. If you're tired of dark, gloomy streets and want to see the Commonwealth in a new light, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer a gritty, dark atmosphere or if you're already using a comprehensive lighting overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Far Harbor DLC installed if you want the lights to appear there.
- If you're using other lighting mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or NMM for easy installation and removal.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Thaylar
- Version
- 1.3a
- Downloads
- 609,500
- Endorsements
- 5,338
- Category
- Environment
- Created
- 10/22/2018
- Updated
- 6/25/2024
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