Enhanced Night Sky for New Vegas
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #73 of 208 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
!!! NOTE: I\'VE UPDATED THIS MOD WITH A NEW VERSION CALLED MOJAVE NIGHTS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CONTINUING WITH THIS VERSION INSTEAD! It\'s been a long time since I released an update for this mod (originally for Fallout 3) but I always wanted to fix some of the things I felt could be better (a few of the stars were a little big) and with the plethora of new graphical mods for New Vegas I found that my old texture was far too colorful and oversaturated in comparison to the other visuals. So this release fixes both those issues, reducing saturation by about half, specifically calibrated for use with Nevada Skies and/or URWL (I personally use the Custom Lighting Overlay on top of those two) though it also works even without them. There are so many contrast/color combinations possible with these and other mods, I might release further variations in saturation levels if I receive feedback requesting it. For now, enjoy the version 0. 2 release that\'s been so long coming! By the way, this mod still goes very well with krzymar\'s Hi-Res Moon mod from Fallout 3, works just as great in New Vegas. == DESCRIPTION == This mod is a high-resolution replacement for the default night sky. Taken from real-life starfield photography, it\'s been carefully crafted to enhance your night-time viewing experience. (Note: the stars do not correspond to their accurate celestial positions - such is beyond my means to produce.) Enjoy your nights of stargazing! == INSTALLATION == 1. Unzip the \"textures\" folder from the archive into your New Vegas\\Data folder. 2. As with all texture replacement mods, enable ArchiveInvalidation if you haven\'t yet. The easiest way to do this is to install the Fallout Mod Manager (FOMM, http://newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36901) and apply it in the Tools menu. == UNINSTALLATION == Remove the file \"skystars.dds\" from your textures\\sky folder. == VERSION HISTORY == 0. 1 Initial release 0. 1b Fixed archiving error 0. 2 Modified texture with less saturation and minor fixes. == ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS == Many thanks to Wei-Hao Wang for the starfield imagery!
Enhanced Night Sky for New Vegas is a texture mod that replaces the default night sky with a realistic starry sky, ported from Fallout 3 and tailored for the Mojave desert. It also fixes minor flaws and adjusts saturation for a more realistic balance. With 495 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 495 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads
- Simple texture replacer—no gameplay changes, just a better night sky
- Author specifically tuned it for the Mojave, so it fits the game's atmosphere
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description
- Only affects the night sky—if you want other visual overhauls, this won't cover them
For New Vegas players who want a more immersive night sky without overhauling the whole game. If you're a modder looking for a quick visual upgrade, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or a full visual overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder and enable the .esp in your mod manager or launcher.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, install it like any other mod and let the manager handle file conflicts.
- Check if you have other night sky mods installed—this one will overwrite or be overwritten depending on load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- CptJoker
- Version
- 0.2
- Downloads
- 9,881
- Endorsements
- 495
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/11/2011
- Updated
- 10/11/2011
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