Progressive Hardcore Needs
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #80 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Makes hardcore need rates scale with the player's survival skill, configurable via an INI file
Progressive Hardcore Needs by Qolore7 scales hardcore need rates with the player's survival skill, configurable via an INI file. With 569 endorsements and over 407k downloads, it's a popular tweak for Fallout: New Vegas players seeking dynamic survival difficulty. Last updated in 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 569 endorsements and over 407k downloads—clearly a lot of players trust this one.
- Ties need rates to survival skill, so your character's growth actually matters for survival.
- INI configurable means you can tweak the scaling to your exact preference.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods.
- Requires manual INI editing, which can be intimidating if you're not used to config files.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want hardcore mode to feel more dynamic and tied to character progression. If you're tired of static need rates and want a configurable challenge, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple, plug-and-play mods without tweaking.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to edit the INI file with a text editor like Notepad++ to avoid formatting issues.
- Test the mod at different survival skill levels to see how the scaling feels before committing to a playthrough.
- If you're using a mod manager, install manually and then adjust the INI in your Data folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Qolore7
- Version
- 1.1a
- Downloads
- 407,740
- Endorsements
- 569
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/31/2022
- Updated
- 8/16/2022
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