Fallout Character Overhaul (FCO) Pink Faces fix
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #68 of 110 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Fallout Character Overhaul 3. 0 PINK FACE PATCH
MAKE SURE THAT THE ESPs FROM THIS MOD IS AT THE BOTTOM OR ELSE PINK HEADS WILL PERSIST!
MODS THAT ADDS NPCs TO THE GAME MIGHT HAVE PINK HEADS AND THIS MOD DOES NOT FIX THEM ONLY NEW VEGAS AND ITS DLCs.
BY THE WAY MAKE SURE:
- FCO/Redesign Textures have been correctly installed
- Archive invalidated is on
- In documents/mygames/FalloutNV in Fallout.ini check if this line exist/is set to 1. bLoadFaceGenHeadEGTFiles=1
if bLoadFaceGenHeadEGTFiles is not there copy and paste "bLoadFaceGenHeadEGTFiles=1" without quotations under general.
Fallout New Vegas Redesigned is seperate from Fallout Character Overhaul. It is reccomended to download Fallout Character Overhaul 3 patch and the Fallout New Vegas Redesigned 3 patch if you're planning on using both.
MAIN REQUIREMENTFallout Character Overhaul 3
These are avaible downloads if top doesnt work, otherwise don't bother if you do need one of these down install both.)
FCO Bugfixes or Fallout Character Overhaul's No Npc Edits
The Redesigned patch is for the use of both FCO and Redesigned.
Fallout New Vegas Redesigned 3
REMEMBER THE PATCH MUST BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LOAD ORDER REGUARDLESS OF WHAT MODS YOU INSTALLED. IF YOU HAVE THE REDESIGNED PATCH THEN IT GOES BELOW THE FCO PATCH!
The mod only contains the fix esp and if you want to download the fix and the mod. Go download them at the original authors page before this fix.
I only fixed the problems. The mod isnt mine and all mod credits goes to their original creators.
Thanks to lunarionsilver for fixing some of the problems.
THE CREDIT OF THE MODS GOES TO:
Drumber (Fallout Character Overhaul)
Dracomies (Fallout New Vegas Redesigned)
This bug fix mod addresses missing textures on NPCs and characters in Fallout 4, a common issue that causes pink or purple faces. With over 2,600 endorsements and 187,000 downloads, it's a proven solution for a frustrating visual glitch. Last updated in 2017, it remains relevant for many players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 2,673 endorsements — clearly works for most people.
- Massive download count (187k) shows it's a go-to solution for the pink face bug.
- Tiny mod that does one thing and does it well — no bloat, just fixes the issue.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only addresses missing textures; other face-related issues (e.g., mismatched colors) are not covered.
For Fallout 4 players who are tired of seeing pink or purple faces on NPCs and want a quick, proven fix. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul — this is a targeted bug fix, not a visual upgrade.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, just download and install — it's a simple file drop.
- Make sure to load this mod after other character overhaul mods in your load order to ensure the fix applies.
- If you still see pink faces after installing, check that you don't have conflicting texture mods overwriting this one.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Fheese
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 187,739
- Endorsements
- 2,673
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 5/7/2017
- Updated
- 6/22/2017
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for New Vegas →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
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