New Vegas Freeside Restoration - NVFR
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 23 Buildings mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Your feedback is always welcomed, and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I will help you to the best of my ability, as soon as possible. - NVR Team - NVR Team: Falloutperson416 - Lead Developer, Project Director GTA44 - Developer of NVSO, BETA Tester, Graphics Artist GeeZee - Lead Developer of SMOTS, BETA Tester GTech - Website Designer CyberNathan - BETA Tester, Creative Ideas Artist NVFR restores Freeside to its original pre - war state, but also retains some of its ghetto feel. If you have any questions, comments, ideas, or concerns, let us know on the NVR Teams website. All of Freeside has been cleaned up, the main road, and all side roads. The scrap walls blocking entrance to certain side roads were also removed. Here is what we have done so far: - Replaced all of the roads with cleaner ones - Replaced the scrap walls with nice stone walls - Fixed Silver Rush sign - Added another gate that connects to North Freeside - Added palm trees to the main road - Added three new interiors - Replaced old busted buildings with new ones By the way, don\'t waste your time (or mine) by posting that Freeside is supposed to be a slum. It is still slumish, it still has thugs all over the place, etc. Old Versions Version 1: First version, restores Freeside and adds 3 new interiors. Main Files Version 2: Adds 5 new interiors, restores Freeside, and is now compatible with NVTC. MRCartman also generously gave me a German version of NVFR, so big thanks to him for that. Compatibility Files: NVFR-NVR-NVTC, NVFR-NVR, and NVFR-NVTC are all files that are compatible with others. Optional Files: Low: Low Populated Freeside. Medium: Medium Populated Freeside. High: Highly populated Freeside. All three files are included in a single file. NVFR\'s other part, New Vegas Restoration - NVR cleans up the Strip and restores it to its pre - war glory. It was also developed by the NVR Team. Get it here: New Vegas Restoration - NVR 1. Is the New Vegas Trade Center mod compatible with NVFR? Yes, a patch has been released for NVTC and NVFR. There are no known bugs right now. The Official 1. 4 Patch is required to use NVFR. Install: 1. Download the 7zip file. 2. Place the 7zip file in FOMM/ Open up the 7zip file and place the .esp file in this folder path: (C:) > ProgramFiles (86) > Steam > SteamApps > Common > Fallout New Vegas > Data This folder path may be different for so
New Vegas Freeside Restoration - NVFR is a popular mod that restores Freeside to its pre-war glory while keeping its gritty atmosphere. With over 4,200 endorsements and 146k downloads, it's a well-loved overhaul for Fallout: New Vegas players seeking a more polished Freeside.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,216 endorsements) — this is a mod people swear by
- Massive download count (146k) shows it's been tested by tons of players
- Revamps Freeside without losing its gritty character — best of both worlds
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011 — might have compatibility issues with newer mods or DLC
- Only covers Freeside — don't expect changes to other areas
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want Freeside to look more polished but still feel like a slum. If you're doing a playthrough focused on the Strip or Freeside quests, this adds nice visual variety. Skip if you want gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an older mod, make sure to load it after any other Freeside overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or FOMM to easily enable/disable it if you run into issues.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- the NVR Team
- Version
- V2
- Downloads
- 146,648
- Endorsements
- 4,216
- Category
- Buildings
- Created
- 7/13/2011
- Updated
- 8/3/2011
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