The Open Strip
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 30 General mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod lets you walk through the old world and slightly more populated strip. No gates, no debris, and no rubble. Just the old world strip! Recommended Mod: Freeside Open: http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/46355
The Open Strip removes all gates in New Vegas, restoring the Strip to its original Wasteland appearance. This is a simple, popular mod for Fallout: New Vegas players who prefer an unobstructed, lore-friendly Strip without loading screens.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 955 endorsements and over 16k downloads
- Simple, focused change that eliminates annoying loading screens
- Lightweight and easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012 — may have compatibility issues with modern mod setups
- Removing gates might break quest triggers or NPC pathing in some cases
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a more immersive, open Strip without gates and loading screens. Skip if you prefer the vanilla gated experience or use mods that depend on the Strip's original layout.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make a backup of your save before installing, as removing gates can affect quests that reference the Strip's loading zones.
- If you use other Strip overhaul mods, load The Open Strip after them to ensure its changes take priority.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported conflicts with popular mods like New Vegas Uncut.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- ME
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,636
- Endorsements
- 955
- Category
- General
- Created
- 8/7/2012
- Updated
- 8/7/2012
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