Project A.R.E.S.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #41 of 50 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"Did the ancient Gods truly abandon mankind many millenniums ago? Or, did they lie dormant waiting for the right opportunity to rise again?
Features as of Update 1. 6 :
Quest -
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[]Cleansed? (Main Quest): Cleansed? is the first quest that makes up the 'main-quest' of this mod. This is where you are introduced to Brother Odena and The Harbinger's of The Old World. To Find him, go to Dugout Inn in Diamond City, you can't miss him.
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]New Recipe? Write It Down (Side): Planned as the original 'main' quest, this quest is now a 'side' quest that introduces multiple new characters that WILL be a part of the main quest at other points! To start this quest, find the A. R. E. S. Store outside of Diamond City, and talk to the operator![]Freedom! (Side): Another side quest! This one introduces you to another character and it also involves a new dungeon! To start this quest, you'll need to start 'New Recipe? Write It Down'.
NPCS
- Update 1. 6 introduces Brother Odena, Brother Manu, The Harbinger's of The Old World, and The Cult of The One. Old friends from previous updates remained unchanged and still in the mod!Locations -
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[]A. R. E. S. Drug Store: Located outside of Diamond City, the player character can visit this store at any point and purchase a new blend of drugs the owner has created. The drugs are expensive but are highly worth it as they can increase your stats for days!
[]MedTek Bunker: This is a location related to quest that the player can discover! Secrets lurk deep within here, and some can even come out with you.
[]Defector Hideout: This is a hideout for the Cult of The One, and is a POI related to the main quest.
New Medicine -
[]Ares Injection: With the Ares Injection, you gain the bloodlust of the old God himself. Your melee damage is increased by 15% for two days!
[]Artemis Injection: With the Artemis Injection, the Goddess of Hunting lends you her ability to deal higher range damage. Range damage is increased by 5 for two days!
[]Athena Injection: With the Athena Injection, the Goddess of Wisdom increases your intelligence by 5 for two days!
[]Heracles Injection: With the Heracles Injection, the strength of the God himself flows through your veins. Increasing carrying capacity by 30 for two days!
[*]Hygieia Injection
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[]A. R. E. S. Drug Store: Located outside of Diamond City, the player character can visit this store at any point and purchase a new blend of drugs the owner has created. The drugs are expensive but are highly worth it as they can increase your stats for days!
Project A.R.E.S. is a dark quest mod for Fallout 4 that introduces the Harbinger's of The Old World, a religious faction worshipping ancient Greek Gods. It adds new quests, characters, equipment, and POIs. With 146 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active addition for lore-hungry players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Dark and suspenseful questline that fits the Fallout universe's grim tone
- Fresh take on lore by blending Greek mythology with post-apocalyptic setting
- Active development with recent updates (October 2025) and a solid following (146 endorsements)
⚠️ Cons
- Mod is still in early stages—only a handful of quests and content so far
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the same worldspaces or add similar factions
- Niche appeal: if you're not into lore-heavy religious factions, this might not grab you
For Fallout 4 players who crave story-driven quest mods with a dark, mythological twist. If you enjoy exploring new factions and uncovering lore, this is worth a look. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls or combat-focused mods—this is all about narrative and atmosphere.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod description for any load order notes—quest mods often need to be placed correctly to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using other quest mods, consider using a mod manager to keep track of load order and avoid overwrites.
- Check the mod's forum or comments for any known issues or patches before starting a new playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TheInkster
- Version
- 1.6.2
- Downloads
- 9,898
- Endorsements
- 146
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 4/24/2025
- Updated
- 10/24/2025
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