Return to Sierra Madre

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,851 endorsements) 📥 366,461 downloads 📌 vv3 📅 2/25/2011
⚪ Last updated 2011

By rjhelms84 · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/25/2011 📅 Created: 2/25/2011
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #96 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Note: I\'m no longer working on improving this mod, as I\'m focusing my energy into my upcoming Boulder Dome mod. 2nd UPDATE: Temporarily fixed ghost people not dieing, by automatically giving the Ghost Hunter perk, if you haven\'t got it already. You get this perk only upon RE-entering Sierra Madre. UPDATE: I fixed it so you can bring your followers along with you in version 2. DESCRIPTION: This mod adds a door behind the radio in the brotherhood of steel bunker, leading you back to Sierra Madre. It leads you back to the gate you exited from, and you use the same gate to leave again. Maybe you missed some items, or maybe you didn\'t find all three weapon mods for the holorifle? Or the HD springs for your bear-trap claw? This mod lets you go back and scavenge. Requires Dead Money DLC. FUTURE PLANS: I\'m currently working a script to include the followers from Dead Money, so you can bring them back to the Mojave (if you didn\'t kill them.) I\'m working on Christine first. You\'ll be able to collect her at her location in the Suites of the Sierra Madre Casino, and recruit her as a normal follower. I\'m also gonna keep working on this in my free time, maybe add some new missions, etc. One mission idea would be to regain access to the Casino\'s vault area and finish off Elijah (if you left him alive) and steal some more gold (if you left any.) Also thinking of adding some surrounding desert areas, where travelers tried to make it to Sierra Madre. I\'m very open to any ideas you might have for where I could take this. BUGS: One person said the mod caused an error during the Dead Money Quests, where the companions weren\'t following properly. If you get any bugs like this, try disabling my mod in your FOMM load order list, until you\'ve completed Dead Money the first time.
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Return to Sierra Madre lets you revisit the Sierra Madre casino after completing the Dead Money DLC in Fallout: New Vegas. It's a simple quality-of-life mod for players who want to scavenge missed loot or explore the area again. With 2,851 endorsements and 366,461 downloads, it's a well-established mod from 2011.

✨ Key Features

Allows you to return to the Sierra Madre after completing the Dead Money DLC.
Designed for scavenging and exploring the area post-completion.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (366k) shows tons of players wanted this feature.
  • Simple concept that directly addresses a common post-DLC frustration.
  • Still relevant years later—a testament to its usefulness.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2011—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches or mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout: New Vegas players who hate leaving loot behind and want to go back to the Sierra Madre after finishing Dead Money. If you're a completionist or just want to explore without the DLC's main quest pressure, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with moving on after the DLC ends.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have the Dead Money DLC installed, as this mod requires it.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, drop the file in and enable it—load order shouldn't matter much for a simple mod like this.
  • Since the mod is from 2011, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
rjhelms84
Version
v3
Downloads
366,461
Endorsements
2,851
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
2/25/2011
Updated
2/25/2011

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