Modder ‘Thumblesteen’ has released an amazing gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that attempts to overhaul the AI of all NPCs and enemies. This is a must-have mod as it can improve Fallout 4’s gameplay mechanics, and we highly recommend downloading it.
Going into more details, real.AI removes the “blinders” from the NPCs (more about this below). Additionally, it replaces hard limitations with soft limitations and adds elements of unpredictability.
As the modder noted, Bethesda gave NPCs a series of invisible barriers that blocked their senses, meaning that they were essentially existing in a kind of bubble. This mod removes that bubble, allowing NPCs to interact with the world around them and to actually engage with their environment. As a result, snipers will actually snipe. Flanking NPCs will actually flank you. Not only that, but the inhabitants of the game will behave much more like living beings.
This AI mod for Fallout 4 also gives NPCs more free reign on choices they can make. NPCs and enemies can circle around large objects, hide, ambush and attempt to trick the player. They can also blindfire and engage targets based on the information they have at any given time.
Lastly, stealth and detection will be considerably more organic. Players can now hide in the middle of combat, and enemies will search for them.
You can download this Fallout 4 AI gameplay mod from here. Below you can also find a gameplay demonstration video for it.
Speaking of Fallout 4 mods, we also suggest taking a look at the following ones. Whispering Hills is a cool Silent Hill mod, whereas Fallout 4 Project Mojave is a full remake of the New Vegas strip (featuring 3 functional casinos). Additionally, The Wilderness Mod adds a worldplace that is as big as Nuka World. Moreover, Fallout 4: Sim Settlements 2 Chapter 2 adds new quests and a game mode. And lastly, you can download this mod that adds support for NVIDIA DLSS 2, AMD FSR 2 & Intel XeSS.
Enjoy!
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