Vault 88 Settler Sandbox Fix
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #91 of 103 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Problem
Settlers wont attend jobs past the first chamber due to lack of sandbox.
Bethesda literally didn't make a sandbox for this location.
When there's no sandbox attached to a workshop the game will use the default sandbox settings defined in your ini file, which tends to be small, in this case it covers most of the entrance and first chamber, but that's it.
The Solution
I made a new sandbox which covers the entire buildzone.
Settlers will now attend jobs throughout the vault, go to bars afterhours, and idle all around the vault if they lack a job.
Other Notes
This mod can be installed mid-game and is ESL flagged.
This mod is not load order sensitive, it can be put just about anywhere.
Save somewhere not inside the vault before activating the mod.
Also, while they can now use the entire cell, settler path finding is still the same as always; make sure paths you want them to travel are free of debris. Limestone chunks were especially good at trapping settlers during my testing.
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Thanks to Blackboy2 for making me aware of this bug.
This bug fix mod addresses a common issue in Fallout 4's Vault 88 where settlers refuse to work in areas beyond the first chamber. It creates a sandbox covering the entire build space, allowing settlers to attend jobs throughout the vault. With 632 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a reliable fix for settlement builders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 632 endorsements and 182k downloads
- Directly solves a frustrating vanilla bug that breaks Vault 88 settlement gameplay
- Simple, focused solution—no extra features or bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Only addresses the sandbox issue—other Vault 88 bugs remain unfixed
- May conflict with mods that alter settlement sandbox behavior
- No detailed documentation provided by the author
For Fallout 4 players who love building in Vault 88 but are tired of settlers ignoring their assigned jobs. If you've ever placed a bar or clinic in the second chamber and nobody showed up, this mod is for you. Skip if you don't use Vault 88 or prefer overhaul mods that change more than one bug.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with your mod manager of choice (NMM, Vortex, or MO2) for easy management.
- Load order doesn't matter much, but place it after other settlement mods to avoid conflicts.
- After installing, fast travel away and back to Vault 88 to see the fix take effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Tenhats
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 182,034
- Endorsements
- 632
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 1/10/2024
- Updated
- 1/10/2024
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