While there will always be debate on whichFalloutgame is the best, there’s no doubt thatFallout: New Vegasholds a special place in the hearts of many. Its overarching story, from the beginning to the end ofNew Vegas' Lonesome Road DLC, tells a specular story only possible within this finely-tuned world. This setting, too, has made the game really popular among mods.
In many ways, a good mod can be a decent replacement for a missing sequel. Many fans wantFallout: New Vegas 2to be a real thing, whether it’s a direct sequel in the Mojave Wasteland or aspiritual successor set in New Orleans. Either way, one mod takes this naming structure “New Location” and runs with it in yet another perfect location for a successor: New Mexico.
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Modder VerasTeam2077 originally uploaded this project in May 2021 and has thus far released two teaser trailers for it. ThisFallout: New Vegasmod takes players to New Mexico in 2285, complete with a new story line, map, side quests, and more. It promises players the ability to explore “the post-apocalyptic nculear-radiated wastes of New Mexico” as well as “its darkest secrets.” Exact plot details and release date have yet to be determined, but from the Modder’s comments and the two teasers, the mod has a lot to work with.
The inspiration comes from a trip to New Mexico, where the modder fell in love with the state. Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and the desert all stood out to the modder, which is likely why much of Albuquerque has been shown. Santa Fe and the desert would also work well in thisFallout: New Vegasmod, and it seems some elements on the mod would come from the history ofProject Roswell and its UFOand the Manhattan Project too.
The second teaser shows a lot of theFallout: New Mexicomod, as well as its environments, cities, bars, and enemies. It has an overly barren and somber tone, which is what to be expected post apocalypse, but it has that general,classic vibe ofFallouttoo. The latest teaser was posted in July, so perhaps in the coming weeks or months, more news will be revealed. Needless to say though, based on the promises and the teasers, the mod looks quite ambitious.
For many fans, it won’t replace a properFallout: New Vegas 2game, but anything short of anObsidian-developedFallout: New Vegassuccessorcouldn’t. Those who want to scratch that similar itch, however, especially given how any newFalloutgame is easily years away—if not a decade or more—may want to keep an eye on this mod.
