Fallout 4 occurs in the post-apocalyptic remains of Boston, colloquially known as the Commonwealth. Players control the Sole Survivor in a quest to find their missing son. Various tools and weapons are at the player's disposal as they brave the dangers of the Commonwealth, one of which is the familiar and trusty Pip-Boy.
As with most Bethesda games, thousands of mods are at the player's fingertips. Of course, plenty of these mods revolve around the Pip-Boy. From nifty aesthetics to helpful quality-of-life improvements, these add-ons are essential for fans looking to spice up their next Fallout 4 playthrough with a touch of something different.
7 PipBoy Retexture
Starting off with something simple, one of the most straightforward add-ons players can install is a texture mod. Fallout 4's age is already abundantly clear, so sprucing up some of the visuals is highly recommended for a present-day playthrough. The Pip-Boy, naturally, should get some attention.
The aptly named PipBoy Retexture mod should be one of the first things on a player's list. As the description states, the mod stays true to the original but adds a plethora of much-needed detail. For players who simply want the vanilla Pip-Boy to look sharper, this mod is essential for any load order.
6 Star Wars TIE Fighter Pip-Boy
Now, for players who aren't bothered by breaking the Fallout franchise's lore, there are several choice Pip-Boy mods available that drastically alter its aesthetic. Fans of the Star Wars universe can find plenty of mods to turn Fallout's setting into a galaxy far, far away.
One of the best mods for players shooting for a Star Wars theme should try the Star Wars TIE Fighter Pip-Boy add-on. This mod gives the grimy Pip-Boy a sleek black design that invokes the Galactic Empire/First Order. It certainly makes the Sole Survivor look cooler while exploring the dreary Commonwealth.
5 Hide Pip-Boy
The Pip-Boy isn't exactly a subtle tool. Strapped tightly to the Sole Survivor's wrist, its visibility is prominent, especially while in third-person view. Players who enjoy roleplaying in certain outfits might be a little put off by the ever-present bulkiness of the Pip-Boy. Luckily, there's a mod to fix that problem.
The simply titled Hide Pip-Boy mod does exactly what it states. While players are in third-person view, the Pip-Boy is hidden. It's a neat little mod for players who are tired of seeing the Pip-Boy ruin the immersion of their costume.
4 Fallout-1 Inspired PipBoy
For many fans of the franchise, their love of Fallout began with the original game from 1997 and its sequel, Fallout 2. These games were old-school, isometric RPGs that offered a different experience from the later, Bethesda-developed titles. Players, however, still made use of a Pip-Boy in these classic games.
Fans in the mood for some nostalgia may be interested in the Fallout-1 Inspired PipBoy mod. This add-on makes Fallout 4's Pip-Boy look like the ones featured in the first two games in the series. Its rusty, worn-out appearance gives it a certain flair that fans of the classics should enjoy.
3 More Visible Quest And Map Markers
As an open-world game, players will be spending a lot of time looking at the Pip-Boy's map to fast travel. However, Fallout 4's Pip-Boy map is structured a bit differently from what players are used to in Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Quest markers can be difficult to see in the newest iteration of the Pip-Boy.
More Visible Quest and Map Markers gives players' eyes a break. The mod adds a black background behind quest markers to make them more easily distinguishable on the map. In dense areas of the map, this mod makes finding one's proper destination a lot easier.
2 Vault-Tec Pip-Boy
Every Fallout fan is likely familiar with Vault-Tec and its signature color scheme of blue and yellow. All vault dwellers wear the iconic blue and yellow jumpsuit with the vault's number emblazoned on the back. Nevertheless, the Pip-Boy itself, which all vault dwellers wear, lacks a similar color scheme.
Players interested in rectifying this state of affairs can download the Vault-Tec Pip-Boy mod. This add-on replaces the vanilla Pip-Boy's drab green colors with a sleek blue and yellow design. The people at Vault-Tec may have been immoral, but Pip-Boys bearing their colors sure do look cool.
1 PipBoy 3000 Nuka-Cola Edition
Nuka-Cola is the Fallout universe's equivalent of Coca-Cola in the real world. Nuka-Cola bears the same red color scheme as Coke. No doubt players have guzzled plenty of Nuka-Colas throughout their wasteland adventures. While drinking those Nuka-Colas, why not engage in some free advertising?
This mod, the PipBoy 3000 Nuka-Cola Edition, retextures the Pip-Boy in sharp crimson. Nuka-Cola logos also adorn the Pip-Boy for that added touch. Once again, if fans ever get tired of looking at the same drab colors of the vanilla Pip-Boy, the Nuka-Cola Edition adds some much-needed panache.
Fallout 4 is currently available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.