DM's Freeside - Wish You Were Here
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #32 of 47 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For the longest time I just ran SSSSlick's Simple Freeside Overhaul and Qolore7's Simple Open Freeside .
Stays true to vanilla and adds details to the blank ass walls.
I thought to myself.. Freeside has 50+ overhauls.... I should do a Freeside overhaul.
This town is a giant maze made to corral you down to the strip. Cool at first but gets annoying after the 10000th playthrough. Freemont Street was robbed of it's glory after the city got split up in development so I added the Freemont canopy as seen in real life..ish, turned the barriers into gates so now you can see the Freeside sign looming behind and better navigation across the city, I added Classic, SanFran, and Cut architecture to mix up the vanilla skyline plus the walk down to the Strip gate is now lit up. I created alleys to break up the blocs and extra exploration, maybe you'll find something interesting stuff too.. easter eggs, explosives. More advertising and palm trees and VENTS everywhere. Streets are cluttered with cars, trash, graffiti, etc. etc.
Don't install midplaythrough.
CHECK FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR LOAD ORDER. Don't ask me to check.
Low end PCs, toasters, dudes that run 255 plugin limit AND 200+ texture mods will mysteriously run into fps issues. shocking revelations.
This location runs at 50-60fps with NVR on for me. so basically runs on my machine.
+ More ways around town
+ Clutter, vents, windows on buildings
+ Variety of Classic and SanFran buildings
+ Palm trees, palm trees everywhere
+ Added Alleys, Graffiti, Trash
+ Junk Tents, Junk Cars, Junk Junk
+ Reduced the range of Mick n' Ralph's Crier
+ Merged DM's Van Graff, DM's Mick's Gun Store, DM's Old Mormon Fort Open
++ Simple Open Version
+ Player Apartment
+ Wild Wasteland Encounters
Requirements:
The ability to read mod description.
Recommended:
Freeside Interiors
Simple Populated Freeside Vanilla Uncreative Version
Not Compatible:
Simple Open Freeside
Simple Freeside Overhaul
Lived-in Freeside
Vice Freeside module
literally any freeside overha
DM's Freeside - Wish You Were Here is an overhaul mod for Fallout: New Vegas that revamps the Freeside city area while preserving its original atmosphere. It opens up new routes, adds decorative elements, clutter, and classic Fallout-style architecture. With 124 endorsements and 6,848 downloads, it's a modestly popular choice for players seeking a refreshed Freeside.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 124 endorsements and 6,848 downloads
- Keeps the original Freeside vibe while adding new paths and details
- Adds classic Fallout architecture for a lore-friendly look
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2026 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No screenshots or videos in the description to preview the changes
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to explore a refreshed Freeside without losing its gritty, post-apocalyptic charm. If you're a fan of environmental storytelling and appreciate subtle but meaningful world changes, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or new quests — this is purely a visual and exploration enhancement.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod changes the Freeside area, it's best to install it before starting a new playthrough to avoid conflicts with saved games.
- If you use other mods that alter Freeside, check load order and consider using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep things organized.
- After installing, walk through Freeside to spot the new routes and decorations — the mod is designed to feel like part of the original game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Diegonom
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 6,848
- Endorsements
- 124
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 6/2/2026
- Updated
- 6/21/2026
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