Badlands
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 105 Quests and Adventures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Geshute tribe have grown rich through the slave trade. They are taking full advantage of the undefended NCR southern border region to raid farther north than ever before. Its time to take the fight to them. Their stronghold is located in the Badlands, on the old Geshute Indian reservation. Badlands is a new worldspace with several new areas to explore. It was designed to challange a high level character so you had better come prepared. The mod begins with a message to investigate the ambush of a caravan north of Goodsprings. Talk with the survivor and this will lead you to the Badlands entrance. I had loads of fun play testing this. ----------known issues------- The mod has local maps but no world map. -----------Requirements--------- This mod does not require any DLC. All you need is Fallout NV with the latest patch -----------Installation--------- Extract the Data folder to your Fallout NV folder. Activate the .esm Download new update esm cleaned in FNV edit and overwrite Badlands esm ----------Changelog--------------- ESM update 2: Changes unique Legion character to different faction to prevent reputation loss Adds campfire at the eagles nest trail for cooking Fixs issue with free slaves gathering around the lake at the Badlands entrance Deathclaw at Badlands entrance has been removed The Chief now has his own cell and some dialogue The High Priest has been moved and has some dialogue Tribal armor is now around 60-70% condition -----------Credits---------- The Lord Inquisitor for the gold models.
Badlands is a quest mod for Fallout: New Vegas that sends players against the Geshute tribe, a slaver group exploiting the undefended NCR border. With 2,746 endorsements and 59,976 downloads, it's a well-received adventure that adds a new enemy faction and a stronghold to assault.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,746 endorsements and nearly 60k downloads
- Fills a gap in the base game by giving players a reason to clear the southern wastes
- Adds a proper antagonist faction with a clear goal—shut down the slave trade
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—likely incompatible with some modern mod setups or DLC load orders
- Description cuts off mid-sentence, leaving the full scope of the quest unclear
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want more NCR-themed content and a straightforward combat-focused quest. If you're into lore-friendly faction warfare and raiding enemy bases, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for complex branching narratives or heavy roleplay—this is a classic 'go here, kill bad guys' adventure.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2014, use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to avoid overwriting files manually.
- Check your load order—place Badlands after the main game and DLCs to prevent conflicts with vanilla quests.
- Make sure you've completed the NCR storyline up to the point where the southern border is relevant, or the quest may feel out of place.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- achillesdave
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 59,976
- Endorsements
- 2,746
- Category
- Quests and Adventures
- Created
- 10/15/2011
- Updated
- 9/6/2014
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