Rivet City FPS

fallout-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Rivet City FPS is a performance mod for Fallout 3 that removes light sources, dust motes, and small objects like shot glasses and booze bottles around Rivet City to boost frame rates. It's a simple optimization for players experiencing lag in that area, with 1,330 endorsements and 34,082 downloads.

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Downloads: 34,082 | Endorsements: 1,330

💡 Notes

By wogz187 | v1.0 | 1,330 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Place the mod files directly into your Fallout 3 Data folder

Place the mod files directly into your Fallout 3 Data folder and enable it in the launcher or mod manager.

If you use other mods that alter Rivet City, test load order

If you use other mods that alter Rivet City, test load order to avoid conflicts.

This mod is old—consider using a mod manager like FOMM for e

This mod is old—consider using a mod manager like FOMM for easier installation and removal.

🔧 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-approved with 1,330 endorsements and over 34k downloads.
Simple performance boost for a notoriously laggy area.
Lightweight and focused—doesn't overhaul the whole game.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with modern Fallout 3 setups or mods.
Only affects Rivet City, so other laggy areas remain untouched.
No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.

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