Wasteland Nights - moon and stars textures

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,421 endorsements) 📥 47,315 downloads 📌 v0.3 📅 11/22/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By CptJoker · Visuals and Graphics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 12/5/2015 📅 Created: 11/22/2015
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 45 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Enhanced Night Sky/Mojave Nights is back for Fallout 4! As seen before in Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Skyrim, this is a high definition texture replacement for the moon and stars, taken from real world photographic references, for complete night sky realism.

The default stars look fairly natural already, but something about them still seems a little artificial, and the default moon is noticeably low resolution. So I took my Mojave Nights mod and combined it with the refinements from Enhanced Night Skyrim, and tweaked the textures to suit Fallout 4. I think it adds a little more definition to the night sky, which should be all the more dazzling over a dark world with minimal light pollution.

Optionally there are less-starry versions as well, as you like. Enjoy!

I wanted to add an optional extra to change the moon into something more dramatic, for those who wanted to turn the desolation of the wasteland up to 11. That the moon above this broken world had also been shattered in some unknown calamity, the site of yet more nuclear bombardment in some madman's... something or other. I leave the interpretation up to you! Along with tinting the stars ever so subtly to give them an "antique" look, like lights gleaming from the old world, or simply mired by a nuclear haze. Replace the default mod files with the Broken Mood add-on textures and enjoy the haunting sight!

I also came across an amazing render of the moon by a digital artist named Tuomas Kankola, who created a staggering 92k texture based off NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data. With his permission I've incorporated elements of that highly detailed texture map into this new 0. 2 addon for even more craggy definition of the moon's pitted surface!

The new "old world" tinted stars are based off the default mod starfield density, showing ever so slightly fewer stars. But feel free to mix and match with the other modular texture sets!

INSTALLATION

Extract the "textures" folder from the archive into your Fallout 4/Data folder.

NOTE: If you have not enabled mods yet, you will need to configure the Fallout4Prefs.ini and Fallout4.ini files located in your Documents/My Games/Fallout 4 folder to override the default textures with the modded ones. This is as simple as adding two lines.

The first to Fallout4Prefs.ini, under the section marked add the line:

bEnableFileSelection=1

The second one to Fallout4.ini, locate the line that reads: sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\ and change it to:

sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\, MUSIC\, SOUND\, INTERFACE\, MESHES\, PROGRAMS\, MATE

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Wasteland Nights replaces Fallout 4's moon and stars with high-definition textures based on real-world photos, continuing the author's series from earlier Bethesda games. With over 2,400 endorsements and 47,000 downloads, it's a popular visual upgrade for players seeking a more realistic night sky.

✨ Key Features

High definition texture replacement for the moon and stars
Textures sourced from real world photographic references
Part of the Enhanced Night Sky/Mojave Nights series from Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Skyrim

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,421 endorsements and 47k downloads
  • Real-world photo references give an authentic look
  • Proven track record from the author's previous games

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not be optimized for current Fallout 4 patches
  • Only covers moon and stars, not other night sky elements like clouds or auroras
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want a more realistic night sky without overhauling the whole game. If you're a fan of the author's previous Enhanced Night Sky mods, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for broader visual changes or gameplay tweaks.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place the texture files in your Fallout 4 Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy installation.
  • Since it's a texture-only mod, it won't affect performance much, but make sure to load it after other texture mods to avoid conflicts.
  • If you're using an ENB, check that your ENB preset doesn't override night sky colors, as that could negate the mod's effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
CptJoker
Version
0.3
Downloads
47,315
Endorsements
2,421
Category
Visuals and Graphics
Created
11/22/2015
Updated
12/5/2015

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