M41A Pulse Rifle (AA-99 replacer) Fully animated
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #199 of 228 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
That's right! The M41A Pulse Rifle!
Harness the power of the iconic alien killer!
This weapon mod replaces the AA-99, fully animated from the reload to the bolt action. Fully customizable. Comes with skins will add more.
This is probably my best and most immersive weapon mod yet.
Once again, early modding is limited and some things might be scaled differently or adjusted in a particular way, I am aware, it will be fixed once better tools are out.
Installation:
Use vortex:
If Vortex doesn't work, drag and drop the mesh folder into your Documents/Mygames/Starfield/
If the model doesn't show up in-game, more than likely:
There is no custom ini folder to enable mods.
You've updated your game or custom folder and it's changed it's ability to load mods
Baka whatever updated or any of the other major game-changing experimental mods that rewrite major system functions have updated.
The installation location or method of installation is incorrect.
The mod is missing packed files. "If you open the folder and see that all of the files are there then you can rule this out."
As these mods are replacer mods and replace the hard files of existing assets, that means the game physically cannot avoid loading these models and textures. These are overrides. Provided they are in the proper location, your inicustom enabler is working properly to enable mods, and the game is loading from the proper location there should not be an issue. If there is check your game's installation / what you've installed and what is listed above. the only other way you wouldn't see a model or texture is if it was not included in the package entirely.
Don't forget to endorse if you like this mod... that lets an author know to do more of that thing and feel validated over their hard work <3 Comments and support go a really long way towards showing a modder modding is worth it.
Check out my other mods <3
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Replaces the AA-99 with the iconic M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens, featuring fully animated reload and bolt action, a working ammo counter, and full customization. A must-have for sci-fi fans wanting a classic weapon in their loadout.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 252 endorsements and over 8,300 downloads
- Fully animated reload and bolt action adds immersion
- Working ammo counter is a nice touch for realism
⚠️ Cons
- Only replaces the AA-99, so if you don't use that weapon, this mod won't affect your game
- No screenshots or videos provided, so you can't see the animations before downloading
- Last updated in October 2023, so it may not be compatible with future game updates
For Fallout 4 players who love the Aliens franchise and want a classic pulse rifle to replace the AA-99. Perfect for those who appreciate detailed animations and a functional ammo counter. Skip if you're not a fan of the AA-99 or prefer lore-friendly weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the AA-99 weapon in your game, as this mod replaces it directly.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues or compatibility notes from other users.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- TankGirl444
- Version
- Lizard
- Downloads
- 8,339
- Endorsements
- 252
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/16/2023
- Updated
- 10/16/2023
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