Simple DLC Delay
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #158 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Simple DLC Delay
Requirements
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[] All official DLC (Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, Lonesome Road, Gun Runners' Arsenal)
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] xNVSE[] JIP LN NVSE Plugin
Description
Delays DLC, no more quests and messages as soon as you step out of Doc Mitchell's house. The radios for the DLCs will start broadcasting when you reach the appropiate level, listen to to start the quests. The quests will also start when you discover the entrance to each one.
You can configure the level requirements to your liking. There are also options to start the quests upon level-up and/or enable the messages - might be useful for new players.
Defaults
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[]Dead Money: 20
[]Honest Hearts: 10
[]Old World Blues: 15
[]Lonesome Road: 25
Courier's Stash
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[]All of the "item added" messages are hidden, only the four item pack messages are shown.
[](Optional) You can distribute the item packs across the Mojave Wasteland like JSawyer mod or disable them completely.
Check out the INI file to configure the mod.
Credits
- []Gribbleshnibit8 - Delay DLC
- RuyN21 - Leveled DLC Delay
Mastahbossu @ www.nexusmods.com
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[]All of the "item added" messages are hidden, only the four item pack messages are shown.
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[]Dead Money: 20
Simple DLC Delay postpones Fallout: New Vegas DLC quests until you reach the appropriate level, preventing early-game interruptions. Ideal for players who want a more natural progression without DLC content triggering immediately after leaving Doc Mitchell's house.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,363 endorsements and 245k downloads.
- Solves a common annoyance for veteran players who hate early DLC spam.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2024—may not be tested with the latest game patches or mods.
- Only affects DLC quest triggers; doesn't add new content or fix other DLC-related issues.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a cleaner early-game experience without DLC quests popping up at level 1. Perfect for role-players and completionists who prefer level-appropriate content. Skip if you don't mind the vanilla DLC timing or if you use a comprehensive overhaul that already handles this.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Load this mod after any DLC-related mods to ensure it overrides their triggers.
- If you're using a mod that changes DLC level requirements, test early to confirm the delay works as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Mastahbossu
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 245,667
- Endorsements
- 5,363
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 1/21/2017
- Updated
- 6/5/2024
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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