Fallout 4 meets New Vegas: An Excursion to the Mojave Desert
Imagine being able to explore the vast expanses of the Mojave Desert in the Fallout 4 universe. Thanks to an impressive mod, that is now possible. You can import the entire map of New Vegas into your beloved Commonwealth and explore two Fallout worlds at once.
However, you should not mistake this mod for Fallout 4 New Vegas. The latter is a separate project aiming to recreate New Vegas in the Fallout 4 engine. The mod presented here is created by the talented modder 'bololo11' and allows you to import resources from Fallout 3 and New Vegas (provided you own and have downloaded both games) into Fallout 4.
What does the mod offer?
The question now is: What can you expect from this modified version of Fallout 4? The answer is simple and complex at the same time. On one hand, you can wander through a ghost town in the Mojave Desert that seems to have been imported directly from New Vegas. On the other hand, there are (yet) no NPCs, equipped weapons or armor, and also no quests or scripts. So, the mod mainly offers the opportunity to see familiar locations like Novac, Nipton, and The Strip in a new light.
However, getting the mod to work can be a bit tricky. You can find a detailed guide on the mod page. It also seems that the mod currently has issues being compatible with many other New Vegas and Fallout 4 mods. 'bololo11' is actively looking for solutions and compatibility changes, though.
Potential for future mods
Despite some teething problems, I am excited about the potential of this mod. It could have a massive impact on future mods and community content, as it allows for easily porting resources from Fallout 3 and New Vegas into Fallout 4. This opens up countless possibilities for player-driven creations.
Conclusion
Although this mod is not yet perfect, it offers a fascinating experience for those who love both Fallout 4 and New Vegas. It's exciting to see how the Fallout 4 universe changes with the resources from New Vegas, and I'm curious to see what the modding community will further achieve with this combination in the future.
