Goodneighbor Expanded

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,449 endorsements) 📥 476,767 downloads 📌 v3.2.1 📅 3/15/2019
🟡 Updated this year

By Transient3292 · Locations - Vanilla

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/30/2026 📅 Created: 3/15/2019
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #12 of 29 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

What is Goodneighbor Expanded?

Goodneighbor Expanded (GNE) adds life and detail to the city of Goodneighbor. Bustling houses and apartments now litter Hancock's streets. Each with unique NPCs busy with their own schedules. Making interactions feel different every time you visit. Rooftop pathways lead to new places allowing you to explore and learn new details about key people in Goodneighbor. Every character has a story to tell and a life of their own. A player home garden apartment is available across from the Memory Den. If you want something other than chems, a doctor has moved in and has setup shop near the front entrance. And word has it, there is a new armor and clothing vendor located in one of the apartment buildings.

Features

Survivalist's House

A 3-story townhouse that is home to a unique NPC and triggermen.

Garden Apartment

There is a garden apartment with an interior workshop next to the Memory Den, occupying the same building as one of Hancock’s warehouses. It is a limited workbench, similar to Home Plate. Everything within is able to be scrapped, except for the work table and large toolbox which functions as the workshop workbench.

Expanded Characters

There are 3 new homes for Rufus, Fred Allen, and Fahrenheit.

Compatibility

Better Goodneighbor

Calarand's Goodneighbor Apartment

Tales of the Commonwealth/Settlers of the Commonwealth

This mod is NOT compatible with Welcome to Goodneighbor.

"I owe many thanks to Jenncave, Damanding, and Red Rocket TV for their assistance with solving issues. I would not have been able to finish this mod in it's current state without them.

Also thanks to Kinggath for his great tutorials. Thanks to the author's that uploaded assets for use to the nexus, as well as the authors that allowed me to use assets from their mods, all of which are listed below. Finally, thanks to the developers of XEdit for creating such an amazing tool, and many thanks to Xatmos for the FO4 Faceripper utility!" - Transient 2022

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Goodneighbor Expanded transforms the vanilla Goodneighbor into a bustling inner-city district, adding new life, activity, and explorable areas. It also provides a patching foundation for integrating other popular Goodneighbor mods, making it a versatile hub for Fallout 4 players.

✨ Key Features

Expands Goodneighbor with new areas to explore.
Adds new life and activity to the district.
Provides a patching foundation for other Goodneighbor mods.
Highly endorsed with 4,449 endorsements and 476,767 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 4,449 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads.
  • Turns Goodneighbor into a proper bustling hub, not just a quest stop.
  • Built as a foundation—perfect for stacking other Goodneighbor mods without conflicts.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated July 2026—check if it's compatible with your current game version and other mods.
  • May require load order tweaks if you use other location overhauls.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want Goodneighbor to feel like a real city, with more to see and do. Also great for modders who want a stable base to build upon. Skip if you prefer vanilla locations or want major gameplay changes—this is mostly about environment and atmosphere.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
  • If you have other mods that alter Goodneighbor, place this mod early in your load order to let patches override.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any known compatibility patches or load order advice from the community.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Transient3292
Version
3.2.1
Downloads
476,767
Endorsements
4,449
Category
Locations - Vanilla
Created
3/15/2019
Updated
7/30/2026

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