{"id":49773,"date":"2024-04-17T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2026917"},"modified":"2024-04-17T20:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T18:47:42","slug":"the-best-fallout-new-vegas-mods-and-how-to-use-them","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/the-best-fallout-new-vegas-mods-and-how-to-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Fallout: New Vegas mods and how to use them"},"content":{"rendered":"

A simple guide on how to use mods in New Vegas, plus some tips on our three favourites. <\/p>

By Joshua Lamb\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 at 15:43 PM<\/p>

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Following on from the sensational Fallout 3 was a tough task for Fallout: New Vegas when it was released in 2010.<\/p>\n

However, it managed to build upon its predecessor by delivering a gripping story in a post-apocalyptic Nevada.<\/p>\n

The gameplay remains engaging to this day, but it is fair to say that, overall, it has also shown signs of ageing.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, Fallout has a voracious modding community who have breathed new life into the game in the years since it was released by improving its visuals and gameplay mechanics.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got the Fallout bug after watching Amazon Prime\u2019s new adaptation<\/a>, then New Vegas is a great title to dive into \u2013 but playing with mods can be tricky, as looking for a place to begin is as daunting as stepping out of Vault 111 into the wastelands in Fallout 4 for the first time.<\/p>\n

But fear not, Sole Survivor, as we have prepared a guide with some pointers on how to install mods for Fallout: New Vegas, plus some tips on the best selection available.<\/p>\n

How to use mods in Fallout: New Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are tons of ways to install mods for Fallout: New Vegas \u2013 however, one simple way is to use a system such as Nexus Mods Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once this is installed on your PC, you will be able to visit the game\u2019s specific page<\/a> on the Nexus website and log in with the same credentials you have just used on the management system.<\/p>\n

From there, you will be able to click download on your mod of choice, which will then appear in the mod manager.<\/p>\n

After the download has finished, it is important to remember to make your mod active in the mod manager before loading up the game.<\/p>\n

For alternative methods, ESO has a fantastic video on YouTube that offers some more in-depth advice on how to approach modding in New Vegas below.<\/p>\n