Hope Lies - A FNV Companion

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,240 endorsements) 📥 70,063 downloads 📌 v0.05 📅 10/6/2014
⚪ Last updated 2016

By Kris Takahashi · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/21/2016 📅 Created: 10/6/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #53 of 58 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is Hope Lies, another companion which I was originally going to put in Fallout 4 but with a voiced protagonist, that now seems unlikely. Luckily she fits New Vegas well.

She can be found by the campfires at Goodsprings Source.

Hope Lies voiced by Jessica Osborne

Gomez voiced by Jesus Acosta

Modded by nonoodles

Pendant cord by Exeter

Name inspired by Pelzknaeul

           

If you like Hope Lies, try my little indie game, Out of Shapes, on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1308240/Out_of_Shapes/

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Hope Lies is a fully voiced companion mod for Fallout: New Vegas, created by Kris Takahashi. She is located at Goodsprings Source and was originally intended for Fallout 4. The mod has 3,240 endorsements and was last updated in 2016.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new companion named Hope Lies to Fallout: New Vegas.
Companion is fully voiced, though the voice actor is not named.
Hope Lies can be found at the campfires near Goodsprings Source.
Originally planned for Fallout 4, but adapted for New Vegas.
Created by Kris Takahashi, a known mod author.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 3,240 endorsements and over 70k downloads.
  • Fully voiced companion adds personality and immersion.
  • Easy to find location at Goodsprings Source, a starting area.

⚠️ Cons

  • No gameplay or quest details provided, so content depth is unknown.
  • Last updated in 2016, may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches.
  • Voice actor not credited, which may be a concern for some players.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who enjoy adding new voiced companions to their travels. If you're looking for a companion with a rich backstory or quests, this might be too thin. But if you want a simple, well-received companion to join your Mojave adventures, this is worth a try.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have all four official DLCs installed, as many New Vegas mods assume they are present.
  • Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting files.
  • Check the mod's comment section for any known compatibility patches or load order advice.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
Kris Takahashi
Version
0.05
Downloads
70,063
Endorsements
3,240
Category
Companions
Created
10/6/2014
Updated
8/21/2016

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