Feral Nights by SKK

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,423 endorsements) 📥 133,763 downloads 📌 v004 📅 6/11/2021
⚪ Last updated 2022

By SKKmods · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/5/2022 📅 Created: 6/11/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #8 of 185 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

If the player is not safe at a defended workshop during the night, large packs of feral ghoul hunters will chase the player from dusk 'till dawn.

THE NIGHTS ARE DARK AND FULL OF FERALS

During the 10 hours of darkness between 8 pm to 6 am, if the player is not in owned workshop build area that has a defense rating, there is an increasing chance throughout the night that a large pack of feral ghouls will chase the player.

The player is given an [. SKK Feral Nights Holotape] anytime after Vault 111 exit to adjust settings and start the timers. Craft missing or spares at Chemlab/Utility.

Spawning [ Enabled | Disabled ]

Test for spawn every [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Random ] game hours at night.

Spawn base chance [ 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, Random ] for the first test.

Spawn chance increments [ 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, Random ] after every failed test.

Spawn [ 8, 16, 24, 32, Random ] feral hunters.

Live actors loaded cap [ 64, 96, 128 ] use 64 on Xbox, 96 on PC, 128 if your brave downtown.

Feral hunters are [ 50%:Easy, 75%:Medium, 100%:Normal, 125%:Hard, 150%:Boss ] relative to player.

Spawn in interiors [ On | Off ] excludes worldspaces marked as "interior".

Spawn in worldspaces [ On | Off ] to protect Diamond City, GoodNeighbor, Nuka Market traders.

Innocent actor protection [ Off | On ] so feral hunters ignore everyone except the player and team mates.

Daylight despawn  [ Off | On ] to force cleanup any active actors at dawn (just after 06:00 am).

Warnings [ Off | On ] to show or hide day/night reminders and a spawn warning beep.

Workshop safe defense rating [ 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 ]

Workshop max build area safe radius [ 1024, 2048, *4096, 8192 ] game units.

If the holotape does not offer the specific values you need, use the console to set any value you want.

An optional [ Feral Boss Proximity Detector ] can be crafted at Chemlab/Utility. Equip in the grenade slot for audible range warning on an active pack boss. If you are travelling at night with difficult settings you really Really REALLY want one of these equipped.

By default ferals spawn regardless if the player is in an interior, scene, combat, crafting, sleeping, waiting. ANYWHERE. Except at a safe workshop, in small interiors or flying in

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Feral Nights by SKKmods is a gameplay mod for Fallout 4 that makes nights dangerous by spawning large packs of feral ghoul hunters that chase the player from dusk until dawn if they are not safe at a defended workshop. With over 2,400 endorsements and 133,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a survival horror twist.

✨ Key Features

Large packs of feral ghoul hunters chase the player from dusk 'till dawn.
Safety is only guaranteed at a defended workshop during the night.
Adds a survival horror element to nighttime exploration.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,423 endorsements and 133,763 downloads.
  • Transforms nighttime into a tense, high-stakes experience.
  • Simple concept that integrates with settlement defense mechanics.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in May 2022 — may have compatibility issues with the latest Fallout 4 updates.
  • May be too intense for players who prefer a more relaxed exploration experience.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want to add a survival horror layer to their game, especially those who enjoy settlement defense and challenging encounters. Skip if you prefer a more casual, exploration-focused experience without constant nighttime threats.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have a defended workshop with turrets and walls before nightfall to avoid being hunted.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install Feral Nights and check for any load order conflicts with other gameplay mods.
  • Consider pairing with a darker nights mod to enhance the atmosphere and make the feral packs more terrifying.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
SKKmods
Version
004
Downloads
133,763
Endorsements
2,423
Category
Gameplay
Created
6/11/2021
Updated
5/5/2022

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