Sanctuary Hills - Root Cellar Remade
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #23 of 35 Locations - Vanilla mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is my first real mod for Fallout 4, let's say it was my learning project and I hope it turned out well. It's nothing special, just my vision how root cellar should look like from the start. When I played Fallout 4 for a first time I was quite disappointed finding just some forgotten dugout, with no story or anything interesting inside. In my mod you won't find any story either ;) but I hope it will be more interesting visit this time.
You can use it as a temporary home if you don't mind company of a previous owner or a shelter from radiation storms. There is working Pre War stove and acess to water source. Also some containers to keep your stuff.
Should be compatible with anything that doesn't edit Root Cellar cell. For now there was confirmed slight incompatibility with Campsite mod, nothing major just floating book ;), but if you use Campsite, download version from Optional files.
Version 1. 1 - Made a few tweaks with lighting, added light switch and some more clutter for immersion. ;) Also added custom music from Fallout 1 by Mark Morgan "Industrial Junk" plays only in Root Cellar. Music is a bit tricky because sometimes it only starts after few seconds. I have no idea why. For most of the time starts right up if it doesn't, exiting and entering again fixes that problem. Not sure if there will be anymore versions, Im quite happy for how it is and I have few ideas for something new and bigger. :)
Version 1. 2 - Added slightly radioactive water to the sink that drips from broken faucet, after 200 years there wouldn't be any pressure in pipes so let's say I made it like this for immersion sake. You can drink it and refill your bottles. Also made that pre war stove useable, fully animated works like a charm, there's this big red Gas cylinder for a reason so let's say there's explanation why you can use it. Added 3 gold bars to wall safe (advanced lock), moved skeleton to upper bunk and replaced radio with working one but all you will be able to hear is just white noise. Suitcase under the bed is now also usable.
This mod transforms the Sanctuary Hills root cellar into an abandoned fallout shelter, adding a new location to explore. With 513 endorsements and over 73,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for Fallout 4 players seeking a lore-friendly environmental overhaul. Last updated in 2017, it remains a stable addition for vanilla-focused playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 513 endorsements and 73k downloads — clearly a fan favorite.
- Gives Sanctuary Hills a fresh, lore-friendly twist that fits right into the wasteland.
- Simple concept, well-executed: turns a boring cellar into something worth exploring.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 — might not be compatible with the latest Fallout 4 patches or DLC.
- Only affects one location, so if you're looking for a larger overhaul, this isn't it.
For Fallout 4 players who want to spice up Sanctuary Hills without overhauling the whole game. If you're a lore enthusiast or just tired of the same old root cellar, this is a nice touch. Skip if you want major gameplay changes or new quests — this is purely a location remix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple location mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager — no load order headaches.
- If you're on PC, make sure to enable mods in your Fallout 4 ini files, otherwise the mod won't load.
- Visit the root cellar early in your playthrough to see the changes without any quest interference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Highlander
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 73,030
- Endorsements
- 513
- Category
- Locations - Vanilla
- Created
- 6/10/2017
- Updated
- 6/20/2017
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