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* Mod Managers Make sure you do not run any mod managers alongside this installation of New Vegas. Due to a number of content loading issues, mod managers will interfere with NV:MP's load process. Installing any mods manually as described on their individual mod pages is recommended. | * Mod Managers Make sure you do not run any mod managers alongside this installation of New Vegas. Due to a number of content loading issues, mod managers will interfere with NV:MP's load process. Installing any mods manually as described on their individual mod pages is recommended. | ||
* Excessive amounts of mods Each mod adds additional risk of affecting or completely breaking your NV:MP experience. If you add mods to your multiplayer game, it is recommended to test them individually to identify incompatibilities early in the process. | * Excessive amounts of mods Each mod adds additional risk of affecting or completely breaking your NV:MP experience. If you add mods to your multiplayer game, it is recommended to test them individually to identify incompatibilities early in the process. | ||
Required Software before Installation | |||
# [https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/5/9/35980F81-60F4-4DE3-88FC-8F962B97253B/NDP461-KB3102438-Web.exe Download and install .NET Framework 4.6.1 from Microsoft] | |||
# [https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe Download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86)][[File:NVMP Launcher.jpg|thumb|The NV:MP launcher application after installation.]] | |||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
# Install your version of Fallout: New Vegas through your game platform (Steam or GoG only), if you already have installed the game - make sure it is clean and unmodded before continuing. If you need to clean your installation, please read our guide on cleaning Fallout: New Vegas. | # Install your version of Fallout: New Vegas through your game platform (Steam or GoG only), if you already have installed the game - make sure it is clean and unmodded before continuing. If you need to clean your installation, please read our guide on cleaning Fallout: New Vegas. | ||
# Make sure to launch the game once in singleplayer, this creates any required files needed by the game at runtime - and make sure your game resolution is set to an appropriate size for your desktop via the Fallout launcher window settings. | # Make sure to launch the game once in singleplayer, this creates any required files needed by the game at runtime - and make sure your game resolution is set to an appropriate size for your desktop via the Fallout launcher window settings | ||
# '''[https://github.com/NVMP/ClientDistribution/releases/latest Download the client files (build_release_client.zip)],''' and extract the zip file to your Fallout: New Vegas folder. Overwrite any files prompted to. | |||
# '''You are now ready to launch the NVMP launcher'''. '''Run nvmp_launcher.exe in your Fallout: New Vegas folder.''' A few prompt windows may appear about patching, and logging into Epic Games. If you wish to just host a local CO:OP server, rather than play on our public servers, you can select offline mode here. Otherwise authenticating with Epic Games will open a login window in your browser, and will return you to your launcher afterward. | |||
From here you are now able to join public servers, launch your own CO:OP server, or connect to another server via IP. If you wish to learn more about how to create a CO:OP server for yourself and friends, please read our dedicated section for it. | |||
If you are having issues launching NV:MP, please read our installation trouble shooting guide for further diagnostics and advice. | |||
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Revision as of 12:39, 25 July 2023
Requirement Checklist
Before you start playing with New Vegas: Multiplayer, you must make sure your installation of Fallout: New Vegas meets the requirements for installation. It is recommended you install Fallout: New Vegas fresh and use a second copied folder of the game to avoid interference and vise-versa. Please ensure all these following requirements are met, or your installation may not behave as expected.
System Requirements
- Minimum of Windows 7 or higher
- 4GB of RAM
- Pure installation of Fallout: New Vegas (without third party mods, or patches)
- Internet access (required for the first initial patches, but NV:MP fully supports LAN / offline play afterwards)
Game Requirements
- Steam or GoG version only. The Epic Games version is incompatible with modding entirely, and will not work with NV:MP.
- Epic Games account required for connecting to public SDK servers (not required for LAN or offline play)
- Discord account may be required to connect to some public SDK servers
Common pre-installation issues
- Mod Managers Make sure you do not run any mod managers alongside this installation of New Vegas. Due to a number of content loading issues, mod managers will interfere with NV:MP's load process. Installing any mods manually as described on their individual mod pages is recommended.
- Excessive amounts of mods Each mod adds additional risk of affecting or completely breaking your NV:MP experience. If you add mods to your multiplayer game, it is recommended to test them individually to identify incompatibilities early in the process.
Required Software before Installation
- Download and install .NET Framework 4.6.1 from Microsoft
- Download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86)
The NV:MP launcher application after installation.
Installation
- Install your version of Fallout: New Vegas through your game platform (Steam or GoG only), if you already have installed the game - make sure it is clean and unmodded before continuing. If you need to clean your installation, please read our guide on cleaning Fallout: New Vegas.
- Make sure to launch the game once in singleplayer, this creates any required files needed by the game at runtime - and make sure your game resolution is set to an appropriate size for your desktop via the Fallout launcher window settings
- Download the client files (build_release_client.zip), and extract the zip file to your Fallout: New Vegas folder. Overwrite any files prompted to.
- You are now ready to launch the NVMP launcher. Run nvmp_launcher.exe in your Fallout: New Vegas folder. A few prompt windows may appear about patching, and logging into Epic Games. If you wish to just host a local CO:OP server, rather than play on our public servers, you can select offline mode here. Otherwise authenticating with Epic Games will open a login window in your browser, and will return you to your launcher afterward.
From here you are now able to join public servers, launch your own CO:OP server, or connect to another server via IP. If you wish to learn more about how to create a CO:OP server for yourself and friends, please read our dedicated section for it.
If you are having issues launching NV:MP, please read our installation trouble shooting guide for further diagnostics and advice.