Hi-Res Weapons v3
fallout-3 — Mods & Enhancements
Hi-Res Weapons v3 is a texture overhaul for Fallout 3, upgrading the visuals of 13 weapons including the Combat Shotgun, Hunting Rifle, and Laser Rifle. With over 30,000 endorsements and nearly a million downloads, it's a classic, community-approved mod for players wanting sharper weapon textures. Last updated in 2008, it may require compatibility checks with modern setups.
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Downloads: 981,860 | Endorsements: 30,408💡 Notes
By the a - burns | v | 30,408 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Fallout 3 Data folder—no mod manager needed, but using one like FOMM makes uninstalling easier.
If you're on Windows 10/11, you may need to run Fallout 3 in compatibility mode or use the unofficial patch to avoid crashes—this mod won't fix those issues.
Check the file structure after extracting—make sure the textures folder matches your Data folder structure, or the mod won't work.
🔧 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
- Community favorite with 30k endorsements and nearly a million downloads—this is a proven texture pack.
- Covers a wide range of weapons, from pistols to heavy guns and explosives, so most of your arsenal gets a visual boost.
- Simple texture replacer—no new meshes or scripts, so it's lightweight and unlikely to break your save.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2008—over 15 years old, so it may not be optimized for modern systems or the latest Fallout 3 patches.
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author, so you're on your own for setup.
- Only covers 13 weapons—if you use mod-added weapons, they won't get the hi-res treatment.