Wasteland Nights - moon and stars textures
⚪ 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
- 👍 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 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!
INSTALLATION
Extract the "textures" folder from the archive into your Fallout 4/Data folder.
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
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
📊 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
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.
💡 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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