Physically Based Blaster
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #120 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle like scattered diamonds against the velvet canvas of space, lies a weapon unlike any other. Known colloquially as the "Alien Blaster".
Textures are 2K and 1K
That's it. just retextures it. Have fun.
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Model Improvements in 3ds Max
A simple retexture mod for the alien blaster, replacing the original texture with a physically based rendering version. With over 1,000 endorsements and half a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved visual fidelity for this weapon. Last updated in April 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (533k) shows it's a go-to for many players.
- Over 1k endorsements means the community backs this retexture.
- Simple, focused mod—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers the alien blaster, so if you want other weapons retextured, look elsewhere.
- No screenshots in the description, so you can't preview the result before downloading.
For Fallout 4 players who want a more realistic, PBR-style look for the alien blaster without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or if you prefer a vanilla aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download with the manager and it'll handle the installation automatically.
- Make sure you have the alien blaster in-game to see the effect—it's a rare weapon, so you might need to cheat it in if you haven't found it yet.
- Since it's a texture replacer, it won't affect your save file, so you can install or remove it anytime without issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Bale
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 533,466
- Endorsements
- 1,041
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/20/2024
- Updated
- 4/25/2024
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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