The term "Lossless" is thrown around loosely. Here is what it actually means for this specific RG Catalyst release.
A standard Steam or GOG installation of Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition occupies approximately 9.5 GB to 10 GB of hard drive space. A "Lossless Repack" does not remove content; it uses high-efficiency compression algorithms (FreeArc, LZMA2) to squeeze that data into a smaller download.
The RG Catalyst "Better" variant specifics:
Why "RG Catalyst Better"? There are multiple repackers (FitGirl, DODI, CorePack). RG Catalyst (Repack God Catalyst) is known for focusing on aging hardware. Their "Better" edition of New Vegas specifically optimized the installation process for dual-core CPUs and 2GB RAM systems, ensuring that the unpacking phase doesn't crash on low-spec archival PCs. The term "Lossless" is thrown around loosely
Let’s compare the RG Catalyst v140525 repack against buying Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition from Steam, GOG, or Epic Games Store.
| Feature | Steam/GOG Official | RG Catalyst "Better" Repack | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pre-order DLCs | ❌ Missing (3 packs absent) | ✅ All 9 DLCs included | | 4GB Patch | ❌ Must manually download | ✅ Pre-applied | | Crash Fixes | ❌ Vanilla game crashes every 90 min | ✅ NVAC + stutter remover included | | DRM | ✅ Steam DRM (needs online activation) | ✅ DRM-free (play offline forever) | | Mod Manager Ready | ⚠️ Requires manual setup | ✅ Pre-configured for MO2/Vortex | | Installation Time | 15 min (download + verify) | 5 min (repack decompression) |
Verdict: If you value stability and completeness, the repack wins. The only advantage of the Steam version is automatic cloud saves and achievements – but given FNV’s age, most players disable achievements to mod freely. Why "RG Catalyst Better"
Assuming you have acquired the repack (via archival sites – always scan with antivirus), follow this guide for a flawless installation.
Wait – doesn’t the Ultimate Edition have 6 DLCs? (4 story + 2 weapon/armor packs: Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal). The “9 DLC” count here suggests the repacker has included three pre-order bonus packs that were otherwise unavailable to latecomers:
Thus, “9 DLC” means you get everything – no content locked behind expired promotion codes. Assuming you have acquired the repack (via archival
Look for these in the repack folder/files:
If it’s truly “lossless,” no video/audio/texture was downsampled.