Fallout: London, the highly anticipated mod for Fallout 4, is finally available for PC players. Explore the post-apocalyptic British wasteland, but be prepared for a slightly more complicated installation process than your average game.
What You Need to Play Fallout: London:
To enjoy Fallout: London, you must have:
Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition: This includes the base game and all DLC packs (Automatron, Far Harbor, Nuka World, Wasteland Workshop, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop). If you only own parts of the DLC, you'll need to purchase the missing ones.
Fallout: London Mod: Download this for free from GOG using the GOG Galaxy launcher. If you don't have a GOG account, create one and add the mod to your library.
Steam vs GOG:
You can play Fallout: London with both Steam and GOG versions of Fallout 4, but GOG is the recommended option for new buyers.
Here's why:
GOG Galaxy Makes It Easy: The partnership between Team FOLON (the Fallout: London developers) and GOG provides a seamless experience. You can simply download Fallout 4: GOTY Edition and then install Fallout: London directly from your GOG Galaxy library.
Steam Requires Downgrading: Steam automatically downloads the "next-gen" version of Fallout 4, which is incompatible with many mods, including Fallout: London. To play it, you need to force Steam to download the older "last-gen" version (1.10.163.0).
Installing Fallout: London on Steam:
1. Downgrade Fallout 4:
Use the Downgrader Tool: Download the Fallout London Downgrader from Nexus Mods. This tool will automatically install the necessary older files.
Manually Downgrade: If you prefer manual installation, follow the instructions in the "How to Manually Downgrade Fallout 4 on Steam" section.
2. Install Fallout: London:
Launch GOG Galaxy.
Find Fallout: London in your library and download it.
The installer should automatically detect your Steam installation folder. If not, manually select the correct path.
3. Launch the Game: After installation, you can launch Fallout: London from GOG Galaxy. It will have a dedicated main menu and play like a standalone game.
How to Manually Downgrade Fallout 4 on Steam:
1. Clear Your Fallout 4 Folder: Delete everything from your Fallout 4 installation folder (usually located at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4").
2. Open Steam Console: Type `steam://open/console` in your web browser to open the Steam console.
3. Download Individual Files: Execute the following commands in the console to download each part of Fallout 4's "last-gen" version.
`download_depot 377160 377161 7497069378349273908`
`download_depot 377160 377163 5819088023757897745`
`download_depot 377160 377162 5847529232406005096` (for the executable file)
`download_depot 377160 377164 2178106366609958945` (for the English version)
`download_depot 377160 540810 1558929737289295473`
`download_depot 377160 435870 1691678129192680960`
`download_depot 377160 435871 5106118861901111234` (Automatron English language pack)
`download_depot 377160 435880 1255562923187931216`
`download_depot 377160 435881 1207717296920736193` (Wasteland Workshop)
`download_depot 377160 435882 8482181819175811242` (Far Harbor English language pack)
`download_depot 377160 435882 8482181819175811242`
`download_depot 377160 480630 5527412439359349504` (Contraptions Workshop)
`download_depot 377160 480631 6588493486198824788` (Vault-Tec Workshop)
`download_depot 377160 480631 6588493486198824788` (Vault-Tec Workshop English language pack)
`download_depot 377160 393885 5000262035721758737`
`download_depot 377160 490650 4873048792354485093` (Nuka World English language pack)
`download_depot 377160 393895 7677765994120765493`
4. Organize Downloaded Files:
Create a new temporary folder.
Move the contents of all the downloaded "depot" folders into this new folder. Replace files if prompted.
5. Replace Fallout 4 Files:
Move the entire contents of your newly created folder into your Fallout 4 installation folder. Ensure the folder is empty before adding the new files.
6. Deactivate App Manifest File:
Navigate to the `steamapps` folder (usually located at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\").
Right-click the `appmanifest_377160` file and select "Properties."
Check the "Read-only" box at the bottom of the window.
Click "Apply" and close the window.
7. Install Fallout: London:
Use GOG Galaxy or manually install Fallout: London (instructions on the Fallout: London website).
8. Launch the Game: Launch Fallout: London from GOG Galaxy or your manually installed location.
Final Tips:
Disable cloud saves for Fallout 4 in Steam to avoid any potential issues.
You can adjust graphical settings by launching Fallout 4 in Steam and using the "Options" menu in the pre-game launcher.
If you want to see Fallout: London in action before installing, watch the first 20 minutes of gameplay.
Enjoy your journey through the British wasteland with Fallout: London!