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{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:left;"
|+ '''Game Information'''
|-
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== Usage ==
To use this template on a game page, add:
<pre>
{{GameInfo
| title = Divinity II: Developer's Cut
| year = 2012
| developer = Larian Studios
| graphicsapi = DirectX 9.0c
| audioapi = DirectSound
}}
</pre>
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{
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"title": {},
"year": {},
"developer": {},
"graphicsapi": {},
"audioapi": {}
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{{GameInfo|title=Fallout: New Vegas|year=2010|developer=Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.|graphicsapi=DirectX 9.0c|audioapi=DirectSound3D}}

== Runtime Environment ==
*'''DXVK''': 2.7.1
*'''Wine / Proton''': Wine 9.0 or Proton 9.0
*'''Prefix architecture''': 64‑bit
*'''Winetricks''': vcrun2022, arial, fontsmooth=rgb

==Mod Organizer 2 on Linux==
Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) does not function correctly with Wine 8. Testing has shown that prefixes based on Wine 8 cause issues such as LOOT sorting failures and freezes in the mod information dialog.

==DXVK Setup ==
Proton 9.0‑4 is bundled with DXVK 2.5.x, which is outdated. To update:
*Place the DXVK <code>d3d9.dll</code> library into the game folder.
* No DLL override is required.

Although Valve defaults to Proton Experimental, Proton 9.0‑4 provides a more stable experience. Injecting [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases/tag/v2.7.1 DXVK 2.7.1] directly into the game ensures compatibility.

==Mods==
Commonly used mods include:

*'''UIO – User Interface Organizer''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/57174 Nexus Mods]
*'''Stewie Tweaks''' (lStewieAl's Tweaks and Engine Fixes) – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66347 Nexus Mods]
*'''JIP LN NVSE Plugin''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/58277 Nexus Mods]
**JIP LN Settings INI – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/58277?tab=files Nexus Mods (Files tab)]
*'''NVTF – New Vegas Tick Fix''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66537 Nexus Mods]
**NVTF INI – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66537?tab=files Nexus Mods (Files tab)]
*'''ShowOff xNVSE Plugin''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/72541 Nexus Mods]
**ShowOff INI – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/72541?tab=files Nexus Mods (Files tab)]
*'''JohnnyGuitar NVSE''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/66927 Nexus Mods]
*'''YUP – Base Game and All DLC''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/51664 Nexus Mods]
*'''Unofficial Patch NVSE Plus''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/71239 Nexus Mods]
*'''Engine Optimizations''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/80993 Nexus Mods]
*'''ActorCause Save Bloat Fix''' – [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/80666 Nexus Mods]

'''Note:''' Some mods require the Visual C++ Redistributable.
*Example: JohnnyGuitar NVSE will crash if <code>vc_redist.x86.exe</code> (vcredist‑2022) is not installed.

==Setting Up Mod Organizer 2 with Steam==

Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) can be integrated with Steam through the use of a redirector executable. This allows Fallout: New Vegas to be launched directly with MO2 support.

===Method 1: Redirector Executable===
#Download the ''[https://github.com/Furglitch/modorganizer2-linux-installer/releases modorganizer2-linux-installer]'' from GitHub. Only the '''steam-redirector''' executable is required.
#Rename the original '''FalloutNVLauncher.exe''' to preserve access.
#Rename the redirector executable ('''main.exe''') to '''FalloutNVLauncher.exe''' and place it in the game directory.
#Create a folder named '''modorganizer2''' in the same directory as '''FalloutNV.exe'''.
#Inside this folder, create a file named '''instance_path.txt'''.
#Add the absolute path to '''ModOrganizer2.exe''' in a single line within '''instance_path.txt'''.
#*Note: Paths containing spaces may prevent MO2 from opening due to a bug in the redirector.
#The original launcher remains accessible from MO2 to access graphical settings.

===Method 2: Separate Steam Entry ===
#Add MO2 as a separate game entry in Steam.
#Set the MO2 executable as the target.
#Use the following launch option to ensure MO2 runs inside the same Proton prefix as Fallout: New Vegas: <code>STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="/home/deck/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/22380" %command%</code>
'''Note:''' These two methods combined allow launching the game through MO2 with '''moshortcut''' appended, while also providing direct access to the MO2 interface for mod management.

==Restoring 3D Spatial Sound with DSOAL ==
Fallout: New Vegas was built with '''DirectSound3D''' support, but modern Windows versions (Vista and later) removed native hardware acceleration. As a result, positional audio and EAX effects no longer function by default. '''DSOAL''' (DirectSound3D OpenAL) restores these features by translating DS3D calls into OpenAL Soft, enabling HRTF (binaural audio) and surround sound.

===Installation===
#Download the latest [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL] from pcgamingwiki ([https://github.com/kcat/dsoal GitHub repository] doesn't provide releases).
#Extract the following files into the game’s root folder (where <code>FalloutNV.exe</code> is located):
* <code>dsound.dll</code>
* <code>dsoal-aldrv.dll</code>
* <code>alsoft.ini</code>

===Configuration===
*Edit <code>alsoft.ini</code> to enable HRTF filters for headphones.
*Optional: use included HRTF tables (KEMAR, CIAIR, IRCAM) for different spatial profiles.
*EAX effects are supported and can be toggled in compatible mods.

===Using External HRTF Profiles===
It is possible to enhance spatial audio by using custom HRTF profiles from the '''[https://github.com/main-exe/UT2004-OpenAL/releases/tag/2023-11-08 UT2004‑OpenAL]''' repository on GitHub.

====Installation Steps====
#Download the archive from the [https://github.com/main-exe/UT2004-OpenAL/releases/tag/2023-11-08 UT2004‑OpenAL] GitHub repository.
#Extract the archive.
#Copy the contents of the folder <code>OpenAL-44100Hz</code> into the <code>AppData</code> directory of your Wine/Proton prefix:
* <code>~/.wine/drive_c/users/<username>/AppData/Roaming</code> (Wine)
* <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/<gameID>/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming</code> (Proton)
#Remove the <code>alsoft.ini</code> file from the game folder to ensure the new HRTF profiles are loaded correctly.

====Notes====
*These HRTF profiles provide different spatialization characteristics (e.g., KEMAR, IRCAM, CIAIR).
*Removing <code>alsoft.ini</code> avoids conflicts between the game’s local configuration and the global OpenAL Soft settings in the prefix.
*Profile is loaded automatically by OpenAL Soft once placed in the correct directory.
==Tips==
*'''Frame rate limit:''' To maintain stability, cap the frame rate at or below 60 FPS.
<pre>
DXVK_FRAME_RATE=60
</pre>
*'''HUD overlay:''' Display DXVK version and FPS with:
<pre>
DXVK_HUD=fps,version,scale=0.8
</pre>

==References==
[https://performance.moddinglinked.com/falloutnv.html A performance guide for Fallout New Vegas]

[https://vivanewvegas.moddinglinked.com/intro.html A modding guide for Fallout New Vegas]
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