NOTE: 98% of users install and run this with no problem. BUT if you have any trouble using this check the install section first. Then read Suggestions for Debugging a Mod at the very end of this page before asking for help.
Description
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Ever annoyed by the fact that if you\'d let your companions wait, they\'d just stand there like a statue? Ever annoyed by the fact that when they are following they seem lifeless?
Now you can make companions go into \'sandbox mode\', which allows them to interact with the environment.
Your companions will walk around, sit in chairs, lean against walls, or even harvest a nearby plant or dead animal for food. And possibly some other things.
Also Companions will perform Idle animations when they are following you, unless you\'re sneaking.
Current Version 3. 2:
Adds a new sandbox package to all the companions, and allows you to activate it by talking to your companions and telling them that they can relax.
They will respond to this with their own voice, and a little gesture that is different for each companion.
The advantage of this is that the original \'wait here\' command can still be used, so that your companions will still stand still if you need them to (for combat strategy reasons).
Version 3 is a complete rebuild with lots of additional features including;
1. There is no longer a distracting, and non-lore friendly initial prompt for companions to wear casual clothes, or keep there armor, this is now selectable through dialog, and can be changed at any time.
2. Different companions can be set to different options Veronica can wear casual clothes while Boone keeps his armor on.
3. Companions now have a relaxed wear container accessible through dialog, so you can choose what they relax in!
4. Additional Idles while PC\'s are following you.
5. Several subtle companion tweaks and bug fixes, such as giving ED-E light step.
6. Now has separate sandbox packages for sneak mode. Companions will no longer randomly stand up while sneaking.
7. ED-E can play Radio New Vegas
A Huge thanks to Povuholo without his Companion Sandbox mode, and permission this would not have been possible. check out his original mod here:
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36225
Thank you SavevsDM for the idea to give ED-E the light step perk: http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35526
Thank you jim_uk for the idea to do companion idles:
http://www.newvegasnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=36225
Installation
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1. Extract the Companion Sandbox Mode3.esp and Sound folder to your Steam\\steamapps\\common\\fallout new vegas\\Data folder. Select \'yes\' if it asks to overwrite.
2. Start the New Vegas Launcher (Or use a mod manager like NMM), click \'Data Files\' and place a checkmark beside the Companion Sandbox Mode3.esp.
3. Play the game! It may take a couple of seconds for the new topic to show up the first time.
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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod dataImproved Companion SandBox lets you control companion attire and behavior in Skyrim. Choose between casual or armored outfits and switch between standard waiting and a new sandbox mode where companions move around. A classic mod with 13,818 endorsements, last updated in 2012.
✨ Key Features
Choose whether companions keep their armor or go casual
Select what your companions wear
Two wait options: old stay-still mode and new sandbox mode where they move
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 13,818 endorsements and 288k downloads
- Adds real roleplay depth by letting companions relax in casual clothes
- Sandbox mode makes companions feel alive instead of statues
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — likely outdated for current Skyrim versions
- No mention of compatibility with DLC or other companion mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their followers to feel more like people, not just pack mules. If you enjoy immersive roleplay and customizing companion behavior, this is a must-try. Skip if you're on the latest Skyrim version and want guaranteed compatibility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to read the mod's readme for any specific load order instructions, as it's an older mod.
- Test the sandbox mode in a safe area like Whiterun to see how companions behave before relying on it in combat.
- If you use other companion mods, check for conflicts in the load order to avoid issues.