Afterglow -- Neon illumination
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 🏆 #21 of 131 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds custom ambient lightning to the neon signs using JIP. It is scripted, so lights are off when the sign stops emitting.
I've included a patch for LightBright Strip Overhaul, which tweaks the emittance values to add glow to the neon signs added by the mod; also adds lights to three of them (Glitter Gulch, Santa Anita, Pig). I've only included the assets that have open permissions.
Signs that are covered:
Welcome to the Strip
Lucky 38 (entrance & side sign)
The Tops (sign and animated casino lights)
Monorail Station
Ultra Luxe (sign & building dome)
Vault21 (sign and building)
MichaelAngelo's
Goodsprings
Vikki & Vance
Bison Steve
Mojave Express
El Rey Motel
Helios One (entrance and 2x rooftop)
Entrance sign
Freeside small
Freeside big
Atomic Wrangler
Silver Rush
Welcome to New Vegas
Monte Carlo Suites
Plug and play. Should be compatible with everything. The mod touches several of the always-on neon sign meshes. I don't know of another mod that does that.
Load order shouldn't matter, but let weather mods, lucky 38 replacers, strip light region fix, have priority over this mod. Didn't notice a performance hit, but don't expect your FPS on The Strip to be higher with this mod.
If you want to be able to see the lights from farther away, e.g. see the Vault 21 lights from The Strip entrance you can add the following line under in your falloutcustom.ini
fLightLODRange=50000. 0
I'm using NVR, Desert Natural Weathers and High Resolution Bloom in the screens.
Thanks to Wall for his mesh editor. Wouldn't have considered doing this without it.
Check out my other mods:
Decent Prospector Saloon
Decent Yucca Trees
Distant Rock LOD Kit
Decent Rock Rubble
Sandstone Desert
Decent Muck Pools
Decent Rubble Piles
Sandy Roads
Grass Remesh
Rock Remesh
Rock Remesh -- DC
Parallax series -- Rocks variety
Vaultgirl's Delight -- The Female Vault Jumpsuit Replace
Hsiao Ching's Armored Silver Jumpsuit
PipBoy 3000 Remastered -- FIXED
Holy13 Canteen Remastered
PimpBoy 3 Billion Remastered -- 4k
Energy Visuals Plus 2. 0 -- EVE Patch
Strip and Freeside Wall Replacers
Decent LOD Kit
Afterglow is a visual mod for Fallout: New Vegas that makes neon signs around the Mojave emit ambient light, adding color and atmosphere to night scenes. It's a lightweight, popular enhancement for players who want a more vibrant wasteland without overhauling the game's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with nearly 3,000 endorsements and almost a million downloads
- Simple concept that delivers exactly what it promises: neon signs now glow
- Lightweight visual tweak that doesn't require a full graphics overhaul
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects neon signs—if you want broader lighting changes, this won't cut it
- Last updated in September 2025—may not be compatible with future game patches or mods
For Fallout: New Vegas players who love night-time exploration and want a bit more color and life in the Mojave. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or roleplayer who spends time in Vegas, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a full lighting overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple visual mod, just drop the files into your Data folder and activate it in your mod manager.
- If you use other lighting mods, load Afterglow after them to ensure the neon glow takes priority.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported conflicts with popular texture packs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- goshko
- Version
- 2.02
- Downloads
- 948,072
- Endorsements
- 2,973
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/11/2023
- Updated
- 9/8/2025
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