Red Line North
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 44 New Lands and Locations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Red Line North
Version: 1. 0 Date: 11 January 2017 Author: Hwiccian
Description:
For any other old traditionalists still playing Fallout 3
This mod is basically an exploration / shooter with one fairly simple quest to move you through it.
It extends the Red Line metro outside of the DC ruins and adds 9 new cells filled with varying amounts of target practice, as if you hadn't had enough.
Requirements:
Fallout 3, no DLC's required
Select the zip file with your mod manager/package manager and install it with the Add FOMod option.
Alternatively, extract the contents of the zip file into your Fallout Data Folder and place a check mark next to the RedLineNorth.esp. make sure the archive invalidation is activated.
Its up to you where in your load order the esp goes but I suggest fairly high up.
Select the Mod with your mod manager and uninstall it with that.
Alternatively, remove the contents of the original zip file you put into your Fallout Data Folder and delete the RedLineNorth.esp file.
Go to the Raider camp above Friendship Station Metro entrance in the DC wasteland. There is a tent there and inside there is an ammo box. Open it and it starts there. If unsure there is an image of it to give you a clue.
I always like my dungeons quite dark so take a torch and yes, bad things do lurk in the shadows
Difficulty:
I've aimed this mod at a medium level player. There are no super villains so if your character is quite high level it shouldn't be too difficult.
Companions:
Bring them all and go anywhere. But it might be a bit cramped if there are too many
Compatibility:
This mod does alter some existing Fallout 3 cells, albeit in a minor way. Unless another mod tries to modify the exact same location there should be no compatibility problems.
Known Issues or Bugs:
There is a custom shotgun that does not have a completely suitable reload animation, so the existing used in the game is a compromise
I've tested this as much as I can but this is a beta version
I would like to hear any constructive comments or feedback you have on this mod. Please let me know if you find any bugs, etc so I can fix them. Any un-constructive comments will be brutally ignored.
Version 1. 0 - 11 January 2017 - Initial release
You can find me on Nexus as 'Hwiccian' <
Red Line North is a Fallout 3 mod that expands the Red Line metro beyond the DC ruins with 9 new cells, blending exploration and shooter gameplay. It includes a simple quest to guide players through the new areas, which are filled with combat encounters. With 343 endorsements and over 84,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking more metro-based content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 343 endorsements and over 84k downloads.
- Expands the metro system, giving explorers new underground territory to clear.
- Quest-driven structure gives you a reason to push through the new cells.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups or the GOG version.
- No detailed documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
- Combat-focused content might feel repetitive if you're not into shooting galleries.
For Fallout 3 players who've exhausted the base game's metro tunnels and want more underground shootouts. If you enjoy exploration with light quest direction, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for story-heavy content or major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest Fallout 3 patch and any DLCs installed, as mods often rely on them.
- Use a mod manager like FOMM or Vortex to avoid overwriting files manually.
- If you're playing on Windows 10/11, apply the large address aware fix to prevent crashes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Hwiccian
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 84,512
- Endorsements
- 343
- Category
- New Lands and Locations
- Created
- 1/12/2017
- Updated
- 1/12/2017
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