Physically Based Wood Crates
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #51 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces most if not all wood crates
Physically Based Wood Crates by Bale replaces most wood crates in the game with physically based textures, enhancing realism. With 2,740 endorsements and 742,068 downloads, it's a popular visual overhaul for players seeking improved crate appearances. Last updated September 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (742k) — clearly a go-to for crate overhauls.
- 2,740 endorsements from the community — people actually like this one.
- Recently updated (Sept 2025) so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers wood crates — if you wanted other container types, this won't help.
- No screenshots or previews in the description, so you're flying blind on the visual change.
For players who want more realistic wood crates without overhauling the entire game's textures. If you're a modder or enthusiast who appreciates physically based rendering, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for broader texture packs or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate — no extra steps needed.
- Check the mod's file structure to see if it overwrites vanilla textures; if so, load order doesn't matter much.
- Since it's a texture replacer, it should work with most other mods that don't touch crates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Bale
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 742,068
- Endorsements
- 2,740
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/10/2022
- Updated
- 9/8/2025
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