SimHomestead 2 - A SimSettlements 2 addon
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 48 Sim Settlements 2 mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BETA - No Custom Vendors implemented yet
Homesteaders addon aims to bring a bit more solidity and stability to the settlement homes.
Requires Version 1. 0. 7 or Greater of Sim Settlements 2
and Far Harbor DLC
Contents (Newest changes in yellow)
New Interior Plots:
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[]Agricultural Hydroponics Farm - produces 3/9/15 food at a cost of 2/4/6 power
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]Commercial Brothel (Choice Only plan - won't randomly build)[]Commercial "Prime Meats" - Butcher L1 (Custom Meat & BBQ Vendor)
[]Commercial "Bar None" - Bar L1 (Custom Bar Vendor w/a few signature cocktails)
[]Industrial "Water Recycler" - L1 provides 33% purified water, L2: 66%, L3: 100%
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[]Industrial "Glass Recycler" - Produces mostly glass, some crystal, some ceramic, and rarely fiber optics.
[]Industrial "Explosives Lab" - Produces some Molotov Cocktails, a few grenades and some experimental explosives for settlement.
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[]2 Brick Houses (13 Level 1 variants, 4 Level 3 variants)
[]Park House w/Gardens
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[]Masonry Store (General Vendor)
[]Butcher L1 (Custom Meat & BBQ Vendor), Deli L2 (Custom Deli Vendor w/14 new food items!)
New Industrial:
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[]Gravel Pit (Provides cement and occasional rare minerals)
[]Herbal Shop (L1) / Drug Factory (L2) (Provides herbs, and at L2 consumer drugs)
New Martial:
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[]2x2 Heavy Tower (Beta L3) -- Beta: mounted minigun is unusable currently
[]2x2 Gatehouse (L1/L2)
[]1x1 Sniper Tower
New Recreational:
[]Interior Brothel
[]Roman Bath -- L2 and L3 - slowly heals rads and health
[]Aquarium
[]Requires a little bit more food than a Residential plot (to feed the creatures) but provides a little meat: Angler, Haddock, Mackerel, Hermit Crab
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[]2x2 Heavy Tower (Beta L3) -- Beta: mounted minigun is unusable currently
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[]Gravel Pit (Provides cement and occasional rare minerals)
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[]Masonry Store (General Vendor)
SimHomestead 2 is a SimSettlements 2 addon that introduces homesteader settlers who invest more time and energy into their homes, aiming to rebuild beyond simple structures. With 3,380 endorsements and 287,441 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking enhanced settlement building.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,380 endorsements) — this addon is a proven favorite.
- Massive download count (287,441) shows it's widely used and stable.
- Fits perfectly into SimSettlements 2 — adds depth without breaking the core loop.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be fully compatible with the latest SimSettlements 2 updates.
- Requires SimSettlements 2 as a dependency, so you can't use it standalone.
For Fallout 4 players who love SimSettlements 2 and want more life in their settlements. If you're into settlement building and want settlers that feel more invested, this is for you. Skip if you're not using SimSettlements 2 or want major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SimSettlements 2 installed and updated before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid conflicts and make uninstalling easy.
- Check the mod's forum page for any compatibility patches or updates from the community.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Eldarth
- Version
- 5.0beta
- Downloads
- 287,441
- Endorsements
- 3,380
- Category
- Sim Settlements 2
- Created
- 2/17/2021
- Updated
- 2/17/2021
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