Mojave Geckos
⚪ 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
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #20 of 37 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a new fully custom creature remaking the Geckos found in Fallout New Vegas with a brand new custom skeleton, artwork and faithfully recreated animations. This also comes with 2 new outfits (the leather armour and lightweight leather
Mojave Geckos is a creature overhaul mod for Fallout: New Vegas that replaces the standard geckos with fully custom models, skeletons, and animations, plus two new leather armor outfits. With over 3,300 endorsements and 254k downloads, it's a popular visual and gameplay enhancement for players wanting more variety in the Mojave Wasteland.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,351 endorsements and 254k downloads
- Custom skeleton and animations make geckos feel fresh and more lifelike
- Two new armor outfits give you extra cosmetic options for your character
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods
- Only affects geckos and adds two outfits — if you wanted more creature variety, this won't cover it
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to overhaul the look and feel of geckos without changing core gameplay. Also for modders who appreciate custom skeletons and animations. Skip if you're looking for new creatures or major content additions — this is a focused creature reskin with a couple of armor extras.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other creature overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, let it handle the file placement to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known compatibility patches with popular gameplay mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TheFriedturkey - HcGxGrill
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 254,574
- Endorsements
- 3,351
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 2/21/2021
- Updated
- 2/21/2021
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