FNV Clean Animations
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 🏆 #30 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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DESCRIPTION (WHAT TO EXPECT)
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[] An emphasis on clean, smooth, clipping free animations has been emphasized. This mod is a WIP, so please report any clipping issues.
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] All animations adhere to vanilla timeframes. This means that balance isn't effected and, moreover, that reloads cannot be cancelled by shooting early or crouching.
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[] More stylish than vanilla, but not over-the-top. These aren't tactical animations, but they are clean, smooth, and snappy.
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] Compatibility with vanilla idles. No messy transitions between reloads and idles, no problems with other weapons, no compatibility patches necessary.[] Optionally utilizes kNVSE to allow for weapon-specific animations (see "Weapon-Specific Animations" section).
- [] Compatible with Anniversary Anim Pack.
- [] Compatible with WMIM. Compatible with WRP. Compatible with EVE.
- [] Viva New Vegas friendly.
- [] Tale of Two Wastelands (TTW) support.
- [] Fallout 3 version to come.
- An .esp that edits zero (0) records and adds seven (11) records. No sounds are replaced and perfectly compatible with all sound replacers.
FNV Clean Animations is a popular Fallout: New Vegas mod that overhauls first-person animations to be cleaner and more polished. It removes bugs like reload cancelling and ensures compatibility with other mods, now requiring kNVSE. With over 8,800 endorsements and 647,000 downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking improved animation quality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (8,878 endorsements, 647k downloads)
- Fixes annoying reload cancelling bugs
- Designed to avoid compatibility headaches
⚠️ Cons
- Requires kNVSE, so you'll need to install that first
- No video demonstrations in the description—you'll have to check the 'Animations' section separately
- Last updated in 2023, so it may not be tested with the latest game patches
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want smoother, bug-free first-person animations without adding new idle poses. If you're tired of reload cancels and compatibility nightmares, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for fancy new animations—this is about cleaning up the existing ones.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have kNVSE installed and activated before using this mod, as it's required.
- Check the 'Animations' section on the mod page for video demos to see what you're getting.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the installation to avoid overwriting issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- rockbiter68
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 647,535
- Endorsements
- 8,878
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 12/12/2020
- Updated
- 11/21/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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