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Compatbility

Can I easily switch between FROST and vanilla Fallout 4?

How can I switch between vanilla Fallout 4 and FROST? Can I have multiple mod setups at the same time?

Due to its nature of FROST being a total overhaul, it is not compatible with many other popular mods, like Sim Settlements 2. However, it is possible for you to have multiple independent mod setups, one for FROST and the others can be any different mod setup for Fallout 4 of your liking.

This can be achieved by simply using multiple Mod Organizer Profiles or Instances, or by using Vortex Profile feature. However, you other setups need to be tailored with some things in mind:

  • They should not contain mods that rely on the free CC mods from the Next-Gen update
  • All the mods in it need to work on Fallout 4 version 1.10.163
    • This especially applies to UFO4P and F4SE mods with ddl files
  • You need to use the Backported BA2 Support System mod in your non-FROST setups.

Where can I ask if a mod is compatible with FROST and the Below Zero setup?

You can always ask us if a mod is compatible over at the FROST Discord .

Which mods are compatible with FROST and the Below Zero setup?

Generally the following types of mods are usually compatible with FROST without a patch.

  • Texture Mods
  • Sound, Music and Radio mods
  • Mesh replacer mods
  • Body replacer mods (CBBE, Fusion Girl, ...)
  • Hair, Beard, Face, Make Up mods, ...
  • Mods related to character creation (Looksmenu, Hair mods, Eye mods, ...)
  • UI mods
  • Tree mods (mods that add more trees)
  • Mods that only use F4SE .dll plugins

Which mods are incompatible with FROST and the Below Zero setup?

Usually the following type of mods are completely incompatible with FROST

  • Most mods that are big Overhauls, like Horizon, Raider Overhaul, Damn Apocalypse, MAIM, Sim Settlements (1 and 2), Better Locational Damage, AWKCR...
  • Mods edit creatures that are not present in FROST (Supermutants, Insects, Synths, Mirelurks, Supermutant Hounds)
    • Simple texture replacers are fine
  • Mods that add Previsibines and Precombines in a large amount of cells (Boston FPS Fix, PRP, ...) and don't have a patch for FROST
  • Outdated/legacy mods, like AWKCR or JACQ Frost
  • Most quest and story mods, like America Rising
  • Location Overhaul mods
  • Mods that overhaul damage related things, like Better Locational Damage
  • Vanilla companion (Curie, Piper, Nick, ..) mods
  • Mods that edit the vanilla Factions, like the BoS or the Minutemen
  • Many LoversLab mods...

A list of some of these mods can be found here.

Which mods need patches to work properly with FROST and the Below Zero setup?

These mods usually need patches for technical or balancing reasons.

  • Weapon Mods
  • Armor Mods
  • Worldspace mods
  • Creature Mods
  • Lighting Mods
  • Mods that add new crafting recipes
  • Mods that add new food item or chem items
  • Mods that add new companion
  • NPC Overhaul mods
  • Race replacer mods (Nanakochan, ...)

Which mods for FROST are outdated or broken?

Many frost mods and patches before 2019 have a high probability to be outdated or badly made, and will break things. A few FROST mods which were made after 2019 are also problematic. A list of these mods can be found here. This list might not be complete. The Automatic Load Order Checker from Section 9 does know some of those incompatible mods. Make sure to use it to detect incompatible mods.

What do I need to do when adding more mods?

Before adding new mods

  1. Check if they have a FROST patch that you might need
  2. Check if they might be an incompatible mod according to the criteria above

After adding new mods

  1. Sort your load order according to the sorting rules from Section 9 "Load Order".
  2. Check your load order with the Automatic Load Order Checker from Section 9

Will pirated copies work?

Piracy is not supported in any way, shape, or form. Any proof that you're using a pirated copy or piracy-related talk will lead to a ban from the FROST Discord server and Nexusmods pages.

Is Linux supported?

We cannot provide support for Linux. As Linux enthusiasts, we would love to provide Linux support, but this is simple out-of-scope for us due to time and resource limitations. FROST and the other mods featured in this guide work with Linux once you set up your mod manager under Linux properly, and after installing Wine/Proton etc.