Capital Wasteland Dogmeat
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 75 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Capital Wasteland Dogmeat
Introduction
Our 5th stop on the roadmap, another small but cool mod, Dogmeat III! One of the offspring of Dogmeat you know and love has made his way down to Boston, known as Dogmeat III (the third) he is a new companion you can take on the road with you for your adventures, or just to leave at sanctuary to guard your home!
Dogmeat can be found at Jalbert Brothers Disposal just north of Grey Garden... ever been there? The whole place is run by robots!
Features
- New Dogmeat III companion (does not replace existing dogmeat)
- Works basically just like Dogmeat
- Can wear all dog armours.
Please note you cannot recruit both Fallout 4 Dogmeat and Capital Wasteland Dogmeat at the same time. You will have to dismiss one before recruiting the other.
Capital Wasteland Second Roadmap
Links
Capital Wasteland Website
Credit
TheFriedturkey - Models, Textures and RiggingHcG x Grill - Implementation, Rigging, Animation and Scripting
Support
PatreonTheFriedTurkey Tools used:
- 3ds max 2013, with Bethesda official exporter
- Substance Painter
- Creation Kit
HcGxGrill Tools used:
- Creation Kit
- 3ds max 2013, with Bethesda official exporter
Adds Dogmeat III, a new companion descended from the original Dogmeat, to Fallout 4. A small, focused mod for players who want a canine companion with a legacy connection. 894 endorsements and 44,225 downloads show steady community interest since its 2021 update.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 894 endorsements and over 44k downloads.
- Fits the lore by connecting to the iconic Dogmeat lineage.
- Small and focused—adds a companion without overhauling the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may have compatibility issues with current game patches.
- Only adds one companion, so players wanting a larger expansion might be disappointed.
For Fallout 4 players who love Dogmeat and want a new canine companion with a lore-friendly twist. Perfect for those who enjoy collecting companions and don't mind a simple, no-frills mod. Skip if you're looking for a major content overhaul or extensive new features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a companion mod, make sure you have the appropriate perks or quests to recruit companions in Fallout 4.
- Check your load order—place this mod after other companion mods to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, use the preview feature to see the mod's files before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TheFriedturkey - HcGxGrill
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 44,225
- Endorsements
- 894
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 2/16/2021
- Updated
- 2/16/2021
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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