Sim Settlements 2
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- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #1 of 48 Sim Settlements 2 mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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The sequel to the acclaimed Fallout city-building simulator comes with an epic story, settlement gameplay overhaul, and much more...
A REMASTERED FALLOUT EXPERIENCE
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[]MAJOR NEW STORYLINE: The main quest of Sim Settlements 2 gives you a reason to rebuild The Commonwealth. Play a pivotal role in its reconstruction while you learn the ropes of our settlement system along the way.
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]EPISODIC RELEASES: Delve into the first chapter and gain a strong foothold for what’s to come. Future story content will be released DLC-style.[]SETTLEMENT GAMEPLAY OVERHAUL: Everything you love about the original mod with a whole lot more depth, as well as an improved HUD interface, faster code, and streamlined tools for managing your empire.
THE WASTELAND IS ALIVE AND WELL
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[]RECRUIT UNIQUE NPCS: Dozens of fully-voiced characters with backstories and side quests will join your settlements. Some have two legs, and some have more.
[]TRAIN YOUR SETTLERS: Settler SPECIAL stats affect gameplay. Use new recreational training plots to improve their stats.
[]HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: Trick or treat! Your settlers will decorate every fully-upgraded buildings to celebrate holidays throughout the year.
[]BEACON SYSTEM: Summon your settlers from a distance to pick up salvage that they can invest in improving your settlements.
[]SUPPORT FOR THEMED SETTLEMENTS: Building a base for a faction or something different? Plans are tagged with themes so new buildings can automatically fit in.
TONS OF NEW TOYS TO PLAY WITH
[]OVER 120 BUILDING PLANS: Bring your towns to life with all of your favorites from the original mod plus many new designs from your favorite Add-On Pack authors!
[]UNLOCK WASTELAND WONDERS: As you build your settlement (and then your empire), your progress will reveal new features, hidden secrets, and valuable rewards.
[]SETTLERS ARE BETTER TOGETHER: Multiple settlers can now live, work, and relax together in the same plot. Assign them each a home, a job, AND a place to relax or train.
[]NEW MUNICIPAL PLOTS: Caravan services, tax collection, power plants, and everything else your settlers need to take care of themselves so you don’t have to.
[*]BUILDING SUBTYPES: You can choose your buildings based on how you want them to function
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[]RECRUIT UNIQUE NPCS: Dozens of fully-voiced characters with backstories and side quests will join your settlements. Some have two legs, and some have more.
Sim Settlements 2 is the sequel to the popular Fallout 4 city-building simulator, offering an expanded experience for players who enjoy settlement building. With over 36,000 endorsements and 4.2 million downloads, it's a highly popular mod that continues to receive updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 36,818 endorsements
- Huge player base with 4.2 million downloads
- Still getting updates as of mid-2026, so it's alive and kicking
⚠️ Cons
- Sequel means you might need to learn new mechanics if you're used to the original
- Heavy mod that could strain lower-end systems
- Requires Fallout 4 and likely the base game's DLCs, though not explicitly stated
For Fallout 4 players who love settlement building and want a deeper, more automated experience. If you're a fan of the original Sim Settlements, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla building or don't want a major overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to handle installation and load order
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for known compatibility issues with other settlement mods
- Start a new playthrough to avoid conflicts with existing save files
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sim Settlements Team
- Version
- 3.6.1
- Downloads
- 4,237,803
- Endorsements
- 36,818
- Category
- Sim Settlements 2
- Created
- 10/24/2020
- Updated
- 7/10/2026
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