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Fallout 4 PS5 – Tested Immersive Survival Load Order (42 Mods)
Hey everyone!
I wanted to share my Fallout 4 PS5 mod list and load order that I created for an immersive survival roleplay experience.

This setup is made specifically for PlayStation 5. I have not tested it on Xbox or PC, so I cannot guarantee the same results on other platforms.

I spent around three weeks creating, testing, and adjusting this load order. I tried different arrangements, compared different recommendations from the community, and changed the order multiple times until I found the setup that worked best for my playstyle.

The goal of this mod list is to create a more immersive and realistic Fallout 4 experience:
More challenging and tactical combat
Better atmosphere and exploration
Smarter enemies
Slower progression
Stronger survival feeling
More rewarding exploration
A better roleplay experience

Visually, this setup also changes the atmosphere of the Commonwealth quite a lot. Combined with the weather, lighting, environment, and survival-focused changes, the game feels much darker and more atmospheric, with a feeling closer to games like Metro or S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

I know that load order recommendations can vary a lot. Some people recommend placing AI mods higher, weather mods lower, landscape mods in different positions, and so on. After testing different approaches, this is the order that gave me the best results.

I have tested this setup extensively and it has been running very well for me on PS5. Performance has been stable, including in Boston, which is usually one of the more demanding areas. I have not experienced any major performance problems.
I did have some instability during testing that seemed to be related to QWAPA, so keep that in mind if you decide to use this list. After adjusting the setup, the overall stability improved a lot.

Of course, every Fallout 4 installation can behave differently, especially with modded games, so always test it yourself and keep save backups.

My Fallout 4 PS5 Mod Load Order:
The Gardener’s Toolbox
K9 Harness – Tactical Body Armor and Backpack for Dogmeat
Minutemen Survival Caves – Survival Shelter Network
Dogs Not Brahmin
Classic Weaponry 9mm Pack
RadShield Inorganic Solution
Barriers and Sandbags
More Headshot Damage
Boston Natural Surroundings Landscape
Boston Natural Surroundings Trees
Fallout FPS Plus
Calamity Weathers All in One
Deadlights Interiors Quality
Pip-Boy Flashlight Brighter
Boston Less Enemies
Loot Logic and Reduction Complete Enhanced
Less Irradiated – Reasons to Explore
No Cash Register XP Sounds (PS4 Edition)
Lush Ambience – A Green Soundscape
CBBE – Caliente’s Beautiful Bodies Enhancer
Nell Strider Combat Task Force
Gas Mask Upgrade – Survival Lore Friendly
Third Person Camera Changer
Alex’s Motion and Iron Sight Blur Remover
Russian Stimpack Replacer
Immersive Fallout DLC
Radiation Overhaul
HDR Health Done Right
Food Mod by Patty Garcia
Vault 111 Canteen
Slower Leveling
Enemy Scaling Revamped
Smart AI and Immersive Gameplay Standalone
Followers Stealth Distance Fix – No Free Hugs
Double VATS Range
VATS Third Person Only
Clean VATS Green Tint Remover
Take Your Time – Quests Don’t Auto Start
Take Your Time – DLC Patch
QWAPA
Custom HUD – GTA 5
Timescale Change from 20 to 10

Optional Paid Mods / Creation Club Content

A few mods in this setup are paid Creation Club/Marketplace mods. They are not required for this load order to work, and you can still enjoy the setup without purchasing anything.

However, if you want the full survival and immersion experience, these are the two I personally recommend:

#17 Less Irradiated – Reasons to Explore
This is my biggest recommendation. It gives you more reasons to explore the wasteland and makes areas feel more meaningful instead of just places you quickly pass through.
#3 Minutemen Survival Caves – Survival Shelter Network
I also really like this one because it fits extremely well with a survival playthrough and gives you additional options while exploring.

Everything else is optional. You absolutely do not need to buy anything to enjoy this setup.

Playstyle & Purpose
This setup is designed around a realistic survival roleplay experience.

My planned playstyle is a stealth sniper build using VATS when needed, but also playing without VATS depending on the situation.

Some mods make the game much more dangerous. For example, with increased headshot damage, getting hit in the head can be deadly, especially early in the game. Combat is much less forgiving and requires more planning.

Radiation is also much more dangerous with Radiation Overhaul installed. The wasteland becomes a much more hostile place, and contaminated areas require preparation, proper equipment, and better resource management. Radiation is no longer something you can simply ignore — it becomes a real survival threat.

At first, Double VATS Range might sound extremely powerful, but with Smart AI installed, enemies can detect and react from much farther away compared to vanilla. This makes the combination feel much more balanced.

I will also be traveling with Dogmeat, which is why I included two mods that improve his experience.

For my character, I chose the female protagonist because I prefer that for roleplay, and because the related perk can also be useful since many enemies in the game are male.

My Goal
This is my first Fallout game and my first Fallout 4 playthrough.
I wanted to create a setup that makes the Commonwealth feel dangerous, immersive, and worth exploring.

My plan is a 300+ hour roleplay playthrough where I take my time and experience everything:
Base game content
All DLCs
Settlements
Exploration
Side quests
Survival gameplay
I would love to hear feedback, suggestions, or improvements from experienced Fallout players.

If anyone on PS5 wants to try this load order, feel free to use it and let me know how it works for you.
Enjoy the Commonwealth! ☢️

English is not my first language, so I used AI assistance to help write and structure this post in a way that is easier to understand. The mod list, load order, testing, and personal experience are all my own.

This is my Mod Lod Order is there anything i need like patches or fixes mods and is the lod order good so

Gardeners Toolkit
K9 Harness Tactical Body Armor and Backpack for Dogmeat
NAC X Natural and Atmospheric Commonwealth 10 - PlayStation 5
Boston Natural Surroundings Landscape
Boston Natural Surroundings Trees
Less Irradiated Reasons to Explore
Water Redux
No Cash Register XP Sounds
Lush Ambiance A Green Soundscape
CBBE Caliente’s Beautiful Bodies Enhancer
Nells Strider Combat Task Force
Combined Arms Modern Weapon Pack + Expansion Pack
Deadlights Interiors GOTY
Pip-Boy Flashlight Brighter
Qwapa
Smart AI and Immersive Gameplay Standalone
Follower Stealth Distance Fix No Free Hugs
Boston Less Enemies
Food Mod
Slower Leveling
Enemy Scaling Revamped
Start Me Up - Alternate Start and Dialogue Overhaul

Also got a few bug in Third Person wit Nac X i think

Hey everyone,

I have played around 40 hours of Fallout 4 completely vanilla on PS5 so far. It is my first Fallout game, and I really enjoy it, but I recently noticed that there are some really interesting mods available and I’m thinking about starting a new modded playthrough.

The only thing that worries me is stability. I played Skyrim with mods before, and even though I enjoyed it, I had a lot of crashes (sometimes every few hours), which eventually became really frustrating. I would really like to avoid that with Fallout 4.

I’m looking for a stable load order that I can use for a long-term Survival playthrough (200–300+ hours).

I don’t want hundreds of mods. Something around 20–30 carefully chosen mods would be perfect.

The kind of mods I’m interested in:
Better graphics and atmosphere
Greener trees and grass
Improved nature visuals
Better ambient sounds (wildlife, nature, atmosphere)
A few weapon mods
Maybe some armor or skin customization
Bug fixes if there are good ones available on PS5
Small quality-of-life improvements

I’m not looking for:
Huge new world expansions
Massive gameplay overhauls
Cheat mods
Things that completely change Fallout 4

My goal is basically to make Fallout 4 look and feel like a better version of itself while keeping it stable enough for a very long playthrough.
I would really appreciate advice on:
What is the best order to load mods on PS5?
Which mods are considered safe and stable?
Are there any mods you would avoid because they cause crashes or problems later in a playthrough?

Hey, I’m pretty new to Horizon Forbidden West and I’m playing on Ultra Hard.
I just hit level 20 and my plan is to mainly play as a stealth archer — mostly using bows for combat, plus traps (like tripwires) and environmental tactics whenever possible.

Right now I feel like I’m barely doing any damage and I’m dying really fast. I’ve reached the Forbidden West and just completed the first main quest in Plainsong The Eye of the Earth being my last main story mission. I can already tell I’m struggling a lot at this point.

I also have Easy Loot turned off because I prefer a more realistic experience and I like the extra challenge. On top of that, I’m playing on Ultra Hard, so I’m starting to notice that I really need strong gear soon or I’m going to fall behind in progression.

I was wondering if there are any good weapons, armor sets, or modifications I should be aiming for at this stage that would fit this playstyle. Ideally something that’s already obtainable relatively early, since I’m not very far into the main story yet.
I’m also not sure what skills I should be prioritizing in the skill tree for this kind of playstyle.
Would really appreciate any advice on weapons, gear locations, or general build tips for a stealth-focused archer setup 🙏

Hey i would like to start with a Hybrid Build where i can do a bit from everything

I wanted to ask if for the Skills i want to use the Wolf School Gear Set or the Feline Set would be better to go with

For Skills i would like to use

Muscle Memory, Precise Blow, Crippling Strikes, Rend, Razor Focus, Delusion, Poisoned Blade, Synergy, Cat Shool or Griffin School Technique, Focus, and the last 2 Idk what i could use there as Skills

I was thinking to attack mostly with Light Attacks like 50 to 60% but also with using Rend and normal Heavy Attacks Like 20% and the other 20% i would like to use Sings and Potions

Like what would be the best to go for Armor and which other 2 Skills could i use for this the best?

Hi 🤗

I bought a PS5 a few days ago and decided to finally play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and go for the platinum + all DLC trophies.

The trailers and atmosphere looked amazing to me and I somehow never got around to properly playing it before since I never really owned a console.

I’m thinking about doing my entire first playthrough on Death March because I usually enjoy games more when combat feels dangerous and immersive, but I’m not sure if that’s actually a good idea for a first run or if it’s more something i should  do on NG+.

I also wanted to ask 

Are there any missable or bugged trophies I should really watch out for?

Are there important items/materials that beginners accidentally sell or dismantle?

Which DLC should be played first?

And what are some fun or strong builds for a Death March playthrough?

My goal is basically to 100% the game, including DLCs, in one full playthrough if possible without having to restart everything in NG+ later.

No major spoilers please :)