Nuclear Sunset - A Hardcore TTW Wabbajack Modlist
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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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 76 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Nuclear Sunset (NS) is a complete overhaul of Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 3, with over 1500 mods focused on modernizing, expanding, rebalancing, and enhancing all aspects of both games.
Designed with survival in mind, this is the ultimate hardcore TTW experience with multiple modes of your choosing.
- Want just straightforward hardcore? We got you covered.
- Want a lighter hardcore experience? Give softercore a try.
- Want an even harder experience? Give hardercore a try.
What makes Nuclear Sunset unique?
- Numerous content additions and expansions thoughtfully evaluated and integrated in both wastelands.
- A custom SALVO process and custom optimization of assets offers unrivaled stability and performance in a list of this size.
- A wealth of added, new, and custom sounds from weapons to soundtrack to voice lines.
- Innumerable landscape and worldspace overhauls precisely integrated into both wastelands.
- Dozens of new functions and mechanics to enhance gameplay and immersion.
Please click the Nuclear Sunset image to be directed to the website for installation instructions.
The installer itself is available through the Wabbajack application.
Find more details and a demonstration of the modlist by clicking the Modlist and Showcase images.
The installation instructions on the website must be followed carefully and specifically.
This is NOT a simple single download installation. The installation process is quite involved.
Trigger Warning
Some content in Nuclear Sunset contains difficult and potentially distressing themes, including self-harm, self-destructive thoughts, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and intense audio cues. Please proceed with caution.
Nuclear Sunset is a hardcore Wabbajack modlist for Tale of Two Wastelands, offering a curated, challenging experience. With 227 endorsements and 359,846 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a tough, immersive Fallout playthrough. Last updated June 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive download count (359k) shows it's a proven, widely-used list
- Actively updated (June 2026) so it's likely compatible with current TTW
- Hardcore focus delivers a challenging, survival-oriented experience
⚠️ Cons
- Only 227 endorsements relative to downloads—some users may not have endorsed, but it's still a smaller community
- Requires Wabbajack and a fresh TTW install, which is a setup hurdle
- Hardcore mods aren't for everyone—expect brutal difficulty and resource scarcity
For Fallout veterans who want a punishing, survival-focused playthrough across both Capital Wasteland and Mojave. Perfect if you're tired of vanilla balance and want a curated, cohesive challenge. Skip if you prefer a more relaxed or casual experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have a clean, unmodified Fallout 3 and New Vegas install before running Wabbajack
- Follow the Wabbajack readme exactly—missing steps can break the modlist
- Expect to tweak difficulty settings if the hardcore elements feel too punishing
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- DarkSolarLegend OrgasmicSneeze DoktorAkcel Lime FinalCatalyst TheBooher
- Version
- 1.0.2.1
- Downloads
- 359,846
- Endorsements
- 227
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 12/10/2025
- Updated
- 6/18/2026
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for New Vegas →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for New Vegas commands, item IDs, and more.
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