Physically Based Collection 2
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #48 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod contains a total of 85 replaced assets across the main game and DLCs
All textures are 2k and 1k with only one 4K being the megaton bomb due to it being a hero asset/large object
What this replaces:
HospitalLight
TheOne/MegatonBomb
BusShelter01
ElectricBox1
FireExtinguisher
GarbageCan - All variations
CashRegister01
GunCabinet01
HamRadio - All variations
FirstAidKit01
Bucket - All variations
FireHoseNozzle01
HotelDesk - All variations
Iron01
PorkNBeans
RobotThing/ScrapMetal
SteamGuage01
Telephone01
TinCan - All variations
VacuumCleanerPart01
WoodChipper01
Wrench
MetalBox - All variations
MetalShelving - All variations
Typewriter01
SpotlightNV - All variations
TenpennyVase
VintageRadio
LockerCabinet - All Variations
VaultLocker - All Variations
ShelveWooden - All Variations
FilingCabinet - All Variations
Desk01 - All Variations
OfficeChairRuined
Table01/Table02
OasisSack, YeastSack, MoneySack
Credits:
AidenWatts - for 10 items in this pack (ElectricBox, FirstAidKit, HotelDesk, HotelWarddrobe, MetalBox, OfficeChair, Table01/02, WoodenShelves, and GarbageCans)
Zanthir - for 3 items in this pack (WoodChipper, VacuumCleanerPart, FireHoseNozzle
CoolerThanCoolestGuy - for his MetalBucket
SamTrav - for his HamRadio
Andrew Gerbert - for his VintageRadio
Shadow - for his footlocker and stealthboy
Scout - cubemap
weijiesen - cubemap
TPOl7uHKA - cubemap
All modeling on my part was done in 3ds max, texturing in substance painter.
Physically Based Collection 2 is a sequel mod for a game the author calls 'our favorite dead game,' replacing even more items with physically based textures. With 2,074 endorsements and 787,600 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced visual fidelity. Last updated in August 2024, it remains relevant for the community.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (787,600) shows it's a go-to for texture overhauls.
- 2,074 endorsements mean the community vouches for it.
- Sequel status suggests it builds on a proven formula.
⚠️ Cons
- No specific item list or installation instructions provided in the description.
- Targets a 'dead game'—if you're not playing that specific title, this mod is useless.
- May require the original Physically Based Collection to work, but that's not confirmed.
For players of that 'dead game' who want a visual upgrade with physically based textures. If you're a texture enthusiast and already use the first collection, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're not playing that game or prefer gameplay mods over cosmetic ones.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires the original Physically Based Collection as a base—if so, install that first.
- Since it's a texture replacement, make sure you have the game's mod folder set up correctly to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep things clean.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Bale
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 787,600
- Endorsements
- 2,074
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 2/22/2024
- Updated
- 8/25/2024
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