Mariposa - Playable Super Mutant Race
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #63 of 435 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
According to Obsidian, Fallout New Vegas was originally meant to have super mutants as a playable race, but Bethesda allegedly advised not to attempt it.¹
This mod aims to rectify that decision by implementing a fully fledged playable super mutant race. However, this is not just another race mod — Mariposa features redesigned quests, NPC reactions, spliced voice lines, perks and more.
The project began two years after Metamorphosis was released.
Differently from Metamorphosis, Mariposa lets you choose your race in the beginning of the game. You can choose to be a regular super mutant or a Nightkin courier. The race you choose will determine your appearance, gameplay and NPC reactions.
You wont be able to use human equipment, but there's a large selection of 50+ armors and 20+ accessories to choose from. Click here to see armor roster.
One of the many benefits of living in Utobitha is the ready availability of pet centaurs. There's a new super mutant companion — Moe, who can be recruited in Black Mountain after dealing with Tabitha.
Requirements
[]xNVSE[
]JIP LN NVSE[]JohnnyGuitar NVSE
[]SUP NVSE
* Acceptance into Utobitha open to mutants only. Former human servants of the Master conditionally accepted for purposes of centaur feeding duties.
Mariposa is powered by New Vegas Script Extender and JIP LN NVSE Plugin.Developed by Rafael (genin32), 3D rigging— Nico (SangreBK), and graphic design— AJTordik and Jeremy (Devastatin' Dave).
Special thank you to Hallows Elf, AJTordik, SangreBK and WebbProductionsEntertain for their support!
A big shout out to my long-time Patreon supporters: James Barker, steviewonder776, Gareth, Hallows Elf, Nickle Pickle Mand, Ragin, Major Mutant, Thin Lizzie, and Quinn.
https://web.archive.org/web/20200313135026/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-12-fallout-new-vegas-was-once-fallout-sin-city-and-had-three-playable-races
Mariposa is a Fallout 4 mod that lets you play as a super mutant, adding a new race option to the game. It has 268 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, last updated in March 2025. For players who want a fresh, monstrous playthrough.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 268 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads.
- Active development—last updated March 2025, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
- Fills a niche for players who want a radically different playthrough.
⚠️ Cons
- May require additional patches or compatibility mods for full integration with other overhauls.
- Limited to a single race addition—no other gameplay changes included.
For Fallout 4 players who've done everything and want a fresh, monstrous perspective. If you're into role-playing as a super mutant and don't mind a simple mod that does one thing, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul or if you prefer to stay human.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to start a new game to see the super mutant race option in character creation.
- If you use other race mods, load Mariposa after them to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any known issues or compatibility patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- genin32
- Version
- 2.01
- Downloads
- 10,988
- Endorsements
- 268
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 2/3/2024
- Updated
- 3/2/2025
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