Centered 3rd Person Camera
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Centers the third-person camera so that your character isn't off to the left of your screen. Also increases the max camera distance so you can scroll back much further. -- Now with improved gamepad support!
Centers the third-person camera in Fallout: New Vegas, removing the off-center offset and increasing the max zoom-out distance. Includes improved gamepad support. A classic, highly endorsed utility mod for players who prefer a centered over-the-shoulder view.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 22,167 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Simple, focused fix that solves a common annoyance for third-person players.
- Gamepad support is a nice touch for controller users.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010, so it may have compatibility issues with newer game versions or mods.
- Only affects camera positioning and distance; no other camera tweaks or features.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who prefer third-person view but are bothered by the default off-center camera. Also great for those who want to zoom out further to see more of the environment. Skip if you're fine with the default camera or play mostly in first-person.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the files in your Fallout: New Vegas Data folder, typically at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout New Vegas\Data.
- If you use a mod manager like Nexus Mods Mod Manager or Vortex, you can install it directly through the manager for easier management.
- After installing, launch the game and test the camera in third-person mode to see the centered view and increased zoom distance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Jahandar
- Version
- 5
- Downloads
- 536,943
- Endorsements
- 22,167
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/20/2010
- Updated
- 11/1/2010
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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