Fallout Character Overhaul - Races

fallout-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Fallout Character Overhaul - Races by Drumber is a cosmetic mod that overhauls character heads in Fallout with new head meshes and high-resolution texture maps. It is the races module only, with NPCs not yet adapted. Despite being last updated in 2014, it has 8,116 endorsements and 301,794 downloads, indicating lasting popularity.

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Downloads: 301,794 | Endorsements: 8,116

💡 Notes

By Drumber | v2.0 | 8,116 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since this is a texture/mesh mod, make sure to place it in y

Since this is a texture/mesh mod, make sure to place it in your Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy installation.

If you're using other character mods, load order matters—put

If you're using other character mods, load order matters—put this one early to avoid conflicts.

Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported

Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility with your game version.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 8,116 endorsements and over 300k downloads.
High-res textures and new meshes give a significant visual upgrade to character faces.
Still relevant despite age—many players still use it for its quality.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2014—may have compatibility issues with current game versions or mods.
Only covers races; NPCs are not yet adapted, so you'll see inconsistencies if you use other overhauls.
No installation instructions or dependency info provided, so you'll need to figure it out yourself.

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