Gun For Hire - eXoPatch (Sim Settlements 2 Compat)

⭐ ⭐ (690 endorsements) 📥 1.3M downloads 📌 v1.0.3 📅 6/4/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Exoclyps · Patches

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/19/2026 📅 Created: 6/4/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗
3📦 Gun For Hire Find it →
4📦 Sim Settlements 2 Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #8 of 141 Patches mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Gun For Hire - eXoPatch

A patch for Gun For Hire that adds a new NPC that now sells you the access to the Gun For Hire Office, to give you that extra "I earned it" feeling.

NPC is disabled by default and you can be spawned by reading the Ad note found at the Diamond City Security Bulletin Board.

As the game progress and your reputation grows high enough you'll be able to recruit the NPC as a settler, and with the SS2 Leader Patch also be able to make him a leader.

Mod Compatibility Changes

  • []Moves the door to the left side building for SS2 Compatibility. (Optional patch available for users who previously patched for SS2.)

    []Disables GNN as a potential job destination for SS2 Compatibility.

    []Limits Settlement targets to the Commonwealth where that wasn't already the case.

    []Disables quest that have you kill an NPC used in a quest in Fens Sheriff's Department. (Can be toggled with global)

    Optional Patches

    Gun For Hire Office – Auto-Furnish Patch

    This optional patch uses Transfer Settlements blueprint to automatically furnish the outfit.

    Features:

    • []Auto-imports Fiddleflaps Vids - Gun For Hire Office Blueprint by Fiddleflap.

      []One-time popup that triggers after claiming the workshop.

      []Assistant's furnitures pre-positioned to "just work".

      []Power restored using Workshop Framework.

      []Only works for new saves.

    Requirements:

    • []F4SE – Fallout 4 Script Extender by ianpatt and F4SE Team.

      []Workshop Framework by kinggath.

      []Transfer Settlements – Shareable Settlement Blueprints by CDante.

    • Fiddleflaps Vids - Gun For Hire Office Blueprint by Fiddleflap.

      FlashyJoer for creating Flashy(JoeR) - Gun For Hire - Commonwealth Mercenary Jobs.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A patch for Gun For Hire that adds an NPC to buy the initial office space from and moves the door to the left building for Sim Settlements 2 compatibility. With 690 endorsements and 1.3M downloads, it's a well-supported compatibility fix for players using both mods.

✨ Key Features

Adds an NPC to purchase the initial office space from
Moves the door to the left building for Sim Settlements 2 compatibility

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 690 endorsements and 1.3M downloads
  • Essential for Sim Settlements 2 players who want Gun For Hire to work seamlessly
  • Simple patch that solves a specific compatibility issue

⚠️ Cons

  • Only useful if you use both Gun For Hire and Sim Settlements 2
  • May require specific load order placement to work correctly
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who use both Gun For Hire and Sim Settlements 2 and want them to work together without conflicts. Skip if you don't use Sim Settlements 2 or don't need the compatibility fix.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both Gun For Hire and Sim Settlements 2 installed before adding this patch.
  • Place this patch after both mods in your load order to ensure it overrides correctly.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the load order automatically to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Exoclyps
Version
1.0.3
Downloads
1,317,287
Endorsements
690
Category
Patches
Created
6/4/2023
Updated
6/19/2026

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