v1.3.0

This version adds instructions on using the MCM, and fixes a potential issue with saves not being synced by Steam.

How to upgrade

Follow these steps to update your mod list from v1.2.0 to v1.3.0 of my guide.

• Previously, the guide recommended enabling profile-specific saves for your MO2 profile.
  This allows you to create multiple profiles in MO2 with separate mod lists and separate saves.
  However, this also prevents Steam from storing your saves in the Steam Cloud.
  As of this release, the guide recommends that you disable profile-specific saves.

  You can disable profile-specific saves as follows.

  1. In MO2, open the "Profiles" dialog.
     You can do so by pressing Ctrl + P, or by going to "Tools" in the main menu, and then clicking "Profiles".
  2. Select the profile you want to disable profile-specific saves for.
  3. Click "Transfer Saves".
  4. For each entry in the top-right box:
     1. Click the entry.
     2. Click "<- Move".
     3. Click "Yes".
  5. At the bottom, click "Done".
  6. Below the list of profiles, disable "Use profile-specific Save Games".
  7. When prompted for confirmation, click "No".
  8. Click "Close".

Added

• Added Mod Configuration Menu (MCM) installation and usage instructions.
• Added instructions on how to download non-VR FO4 DLC without downloading the full game. (#22)

Changed

• Removed recommendation to use profile-specific saves in MO2.

Bugs

• The README.md file incorrectly states v1.2.0 instead of v1.3.0.

v1.2.0

This version has some minor fixes and clarifications for new users, and some minor mod updates for existing users.

How to upgrade

Follow these steps to update your mod list from v1.1.3 to v1.2.0 of my guide.

• Mods
  • Update VR Address Library for F4SEVR from v1.6.1 to v1.7.0.
  • Update FRIK from v0.58 to v0.66.
  • Update Settlement Fast Travel Survival Mod from v1.05 to v1.06.
  • Update Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.5.6 to v1.6.4.
  • Update Dogmeat's Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.3 to v1.4.
• Settings
  • Add the "Increase dev console legibility" config from Section 3.2.2 to your INI configuration.

Added

• Added fix for making dev console more legible. (#18)
• Added more extensive general troubleshooting tips.
• Added guidance for adding mods not described in this guide. (#6) (#11)
• Extended instructions on downgrading non-VR FO4's next-gen patch.
  Previously, the Wasteland Workshop DLC was not downgraded.
  This downgrade seems mostly inconsequential, but was included for completeness.

Changed

• Clarify that UFO4P should not be used.
• Updated VR Address Library for F4SEVR from v1.6.1 to v1.7.0.
• Updated FRIK from v0.58 to v0.66.
• Updated Settlement Fast Travel Survival Mod from v1.05 to v1.06.
• Updated Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.5.6 to v1.6.4.
• Updated Dogmeat's Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.3 to v1.4.

Fixed

• Replaced dead link with additional INI tweaks with Web Archive link.

v1.1.3

This version contains only one minor fix, but nothing significant for existing users.

How to upgrade

No steps are required to update your mod list from v1.1.2 to v1.1.3 of my guide.

Fixed

• Fixed the directory to install downgraded DLC into from [fo4_dir] to [fo4vr_dir]. (#16)

v1.1.2

This version contains a few fixes for new users, but nothing significant for existing users.

How to upgrade

No steps are required to update your mod list from v1.1.1 to v1.1.2 of my guide.

Added

• Added instructions for dealing with DLC incompatibilities due to the non-VR FO4 next-gen update. (#14)
• Added an acknowledgements section to the guide.
• Added KindaWorks to the acknowledgements. (#14)

Changed

• Changed Multiple Floors Sandboxing from required to recommended.
• Changed No Aggro Impact Landing (Power Armor) from required to recommended.

v1.1.1

This version contains a few minor updates to mods and a few clarifications in the installation instructions.

How to upgrade

Follow these steps to update your mod list from v1.1.0 to v1.1.1 of my guide.

• Update Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.5.4 to v1.5.6.
• Remove Backpacks of the Commonwealth - Dirty Edit Patch.

Added

• Added small note on FRIK alpha 64. This version is currently untested in my guide, but is probably fine.

Changed

• Updated Backpacks of the Commonwealth from v1.5.4 to v1.5.6.
• Updated UFO4P - VR weapon and armor keyword crash patch from v2.1.5-1.0.4 to v2.1.5-1.0.5.
• Updated Classic Ghouls Redux - UFO4P and LotC patch from v1-1.0.4 to v1-1.0.5.
• Updated Radiation Overhaul - UFO4P and item name patch from v1.1-1.0.3 to v1.1-1.0.4.
• Clarified which individual in-game settings are required, recommended, and optional.
• Emphasised the need to change the config for vrperfkit to ensure the game properly displays in the headset, since several users overlooked this.

Removed

• Removed Backpacks of the Commonwealth - Dirty Edit Patch.

Fixed

• Corrected the version number of Buffout 4 NG from v1.13.1 to v1.31.1. (#12)
• Fixed a small typo in the vrperfkit installation instructions.

Known issues

• The version number in the README is incorrectly listed as "v1.1.0" instead of "v1.1.1".

v1.1.0

Thank you, everyone, for the great reactions!

I've incorporated plenty of comments and feedbacks, and fixed a few errors.

How to upgrade

Follow these steps to update your mod list from v1.0.0 to v1.1.0 of my guide.

• Mods
  • Remove Hip-Fire Perk Replacers. This mod can be removed safely from an existing playthrough.
  • Remove Unofficial Fallout 4 VR Fix. This mod can be removed safely from an existing playthrough.
  • Unless you play survival difficulty, remove Survival Options. This mod can be removed safely from an existing playthrough.
  • Update VR weapon and armor keyword crash patch from v2.1.5-1.0.3 to v2.1.5-1.0.4.
• Settings
  • Add the "Fix glowing hair" config from Section 3.2.2 to your INI configuration.
  • Add the "Increase UI rendering quality" config from Section 3.2.2 to your INI configuration.
  • Update your settings for Survival Options according to Section 5.4.3.
• Notes
  • Unlike what this guide said earlier, using quicksaves and autosaves is actually fine.
  • If you did not finish the prologue yet, disable UFO4P, start a new game, and follow Section 5 of the guide again.

Added

• Added description of guide's limitations to introduction.
• Added an INI config snippet for fixing weirdly glowing hair.
• Added an INI config snippet for improving the quality of the UI.
• Added note about anecdotal reports about issues with UFO4P in other guides.
• Added Binaural 3D Surround Sound for Headphones.
• Added instructions on how to obtain settings holotapes for Survival Options and Bullet Time VATS VR.
• Added additional tips for troubleshooting with FRIK.

Changed

• Changed UFO4P from required to recommended.
• Changed Radio Reverb Fix from recommended to optional.
• Changed Water Enhanced from required to recommended.
• Changed PipBoy VR light from required to recommended.
• Changed More Noticeable Hit Effect from required to recommended.
• Updated VR weapon and armor keyword crash patch from v2.1.5-1.0.3 to v2.1.5-1.0.4.
• Changed "I did not test Sim Settlements 2, avoid it" to "I did not test Sim Settlements 2".
• Improved cross-sectional navigation in various ways.

Removed

• Removed Hip-Fire Perk Replacers. Hip-fire is less broken in VR than I thought, so this mod isn't actually necessary. It's fine to keep using this mod, but it's no longer part of this guide. You can remove the mod safely from an existing playthrough, because it only edits existing perks, without adding or removing any.
• Removed Unofficial Fallout 4 VR Fix. Since this guide now requires that UFO4P is disabled during the prologue, this patch is no longer required. You can remove the mod safely from an existing playthrough, because it affects only the first time you exit Vault 111.
• Removed Survival Options for non-survival playthroughs. Using quicksaves and autosaves is actually fine, so there's no need to use this mod in non-survival mode.

Fixed

• Fixed an incorrect claim that critical hits do not exist outside of VATS.
• Fixed an incorrect claim that using autosaves and quicksaves is unsafe and causes bugs. Apparently, this advice has been incorrect since the release of Oblivion, 18 years ago...
• Require that UFO4P is disabled during entirety of prologue, since this causes a crash when exiting Vault 111.