Wasteland Trees Given Idle movement
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #57 of 212 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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? nvsassafrasdead01.nif (54. 3 kB)
? nvsassafrasdead02.nif (58. 2 kB)
? nvsassafrasdead03.nif (32. 2 kB)
? nvsassafrasdead04.nif (27. 8 kB)
? nvsassafrasdead05.nif (20. 0 kB)
Animated Assets-
? treewastelandbranchpile01.nif (92. 7 kB)
? treewastelandbranchpile02.nif (95. 2 kB)
? treewastelandevergreen03.nif (163. 0 kB)
? treewastelandevergreen04.nif (89. 8 kB)
? treewastelandhardwood01.nif (243. 0 kB)
? treewastelandhardwoodlog01.nif (121. 2 kB)
these asset in total are used around 160 times throughout vanilla FNV.
credits/thanks
Nexus community
obsidian/bethesda
Blender nif extentsion
Geck extender
This mod adds idle movement animations to trees in Fallout 4, making the wasteland feel more alive. With 1,289 endorsements and nearly 500,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight enhancement for players seeking subtle environmental immersion. Last updated in 2021, it remains a stable choice for most setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – nearly half a million downloads and 1,289 endorsements
- Subtle but effective – makes the wasteland feel less static
- Lightweight and likely performance-friendly since it only affects tree animations
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 – may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC
- Only affects trees – if you want more environmental animation, you'll need other mods
For Fallout 4 players who want a more lively wasteland without overhauling the game. If you're into environmental immersion and don't mind a subtle change, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you're looking for major visual overhauls or gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple animation mod, you can install it manually by dropping the files into your Data folder, but using a mod manager like Vortex is still recommended for easy uninstallation.
- Check if you have any other mods that alter tree meshes or animations – they might conflict, so load order matters if you use multiple environment mods.
- If you're playing with the game's official HD texture pack, this mod should still work fine, but test in a forested area like the Glowing Sea to see the effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Ashens2014
- Version
- V3
- Downloads
- 499,256
- Endorsements
- 1,289
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 6/8/2021
- Updated
- 6/11/2021
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