Flare Guns (ESPLESS)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #42 of 220 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- Features -
- 3 Versions to choose from.
- Full custom KNVSE animation set (Including B42s) and custom sounds (LF Version).
- No ESP to save on your modlist.
LORE FRIENDLY VERSION:
This one is a complete overhaul of the flare guns, new models/textures, animations and sounds.
(Read the installation instruction below so that the new animations work properly)
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MODERN VERSION:
This one is a pretty self explanatory.
(fully compatible with any animation mods)
Vanilla+ VERSION:
This one the closest to the vanilla model but fixes all the glaring issues it had (No trigger guard, weird proportions, dull colors..etc).
(fully compatible with any animation mods)
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Installation -
If you are using the Lore Friendly version and New Vegas Animation Overhaul (NVAO) - Guns delete the following file "zzz_special_flare.json" in NVAO:
(meshes\AnimGroupOverride)
Otherwise the new animations won't work.
- Compatibility -
Should be compatible with literally everything.
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A compact weapon mod that adds new models and animations for flare guns, with three versions to choose from. Popular with 566 endorsements and over 300k downloads, last updated in February 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (307k) shows it's a must-have for many players.
- Three versions give you options to match your taste.
- Recent update (Feb 2026) means it's likely compatible with current game builds.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is super thin—no details on what the models look like or how they differ.
- No screenshots or videos mentioned, so you're going in blind.
- Only affects flare guns, so if you don't use them, this mod is pointless.
For players who use flare guns regularly and want a visual upgrade. If you're a completionist who likes to overhaul every weapon, this is a quick win. Skip if you never touch flare guns or want gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since there are three versions, try each one to see which fits your playstyle—some may have different reload speeds or visual effects.
- Check the mod's comments section for player feedback on which version looks best in-game.
- If you're using a mod manager, make sure to enable the plugin after installing to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Postman6
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 307,875
- Endorsements
- 566
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 4/21/2025
- Updated
- 2/8/2026
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