SimHomestead 2 - A SimSettlements 2 addon

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,380 endorsements) 📥 287,441 downloads 📌 v5.0beta 📅 2/17/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Eldarth · Sim Settlements 2

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/17/2021 📅 Created: 2/17/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗
3📦 SimSettlements 2 Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 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:

  • []Agricultural Hydroponics Farm - produces 3/9/15 food at a cost of 2/4/6 power

    []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% 

  • []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.

         - Fixed missing patchwork metal walls

  • []2 Brick Houses (13 Level 1 variants, 4 Level 3 variants)

    []Park House w/Gardens

    • []Masonry Store (General Vendor)

      []Butcher L1 (Custom Meat & BBQ Vendor), Deli L2 (Custom Deli Vendor w/14 new food items!)

      New Industrial:

      • []Gravel Pit (Provides cement and occasional rare minerals)

        []Herbal Shop (L1) / Drug Factory (L2) (Provides herbs, and at L2 consumer drugs)

        New Martial:

        • []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

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Adds homesteader settlers to SimSettlements 2.
Homesteaders invest more time and energy into their homes.
Focuses on rebuilding more than simple structures in the Commonwealth.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 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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