Take NPC's Hostage (Rewritten)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Take NPC's hostage like you can take that one guard hostage when rescuing John.
Notes
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[]As of 6/29/2025, this mod has been completely rewritten from scratch for better functionality and less bugs![/]
[]There is no aiming animations or functionality included with the hostage animations, so this feature will probably never be added[/]
[]When you take a ped hostage, people won't shoot at you until you release them.[/]
Instructions
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[]Double tap T on keyboard, or double tap Right Stick on controller[/]
[]You must have a pistol or revolver equipped[/]
[]You must be near a ped to trigger the mod[/]
[]Once a ped is taken hostage, simply press one of the prompts that appear to do its action[/]
Installation
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[]Extract HostageMod.rar[/]
[]Put HostageMod.asi into your game directory[/]
[]You need ScriptHook[/]
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[]Extract HostageMod.rar[/]
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[]Double tap T on keyboard, or double tap Right Stick on controller[/]
This mod lets you take NPCs hostage in Fallout 4, similar to the scripted hostage moment during the John rescue quest. It's a lightweight gameplay addition with strong community support (3,557 endorsements) and frequent updates. For players who want more dynamic interaction options with NPCs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,557 endorsements and 170k downloads—clearly a mod people want.
- Adds a new gameplay mechanic that makes NPC interactions more dynamic and fun.
- Actively maintained, last updated June 2025, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter NPC AI or dialogue systems.
- May require a new save or careful load order to avoid conflicts with quest mods.
- The mechanic might feel gimmicky if you're not into roleplay-heavy playthroughs.
For Fallout 4 players who enjoy immersive roleplay and want more options for dealing with NPCs. If you like the idea of holding someone at gunpoint for leverage, this is for you. Skip if you prefer pure combat or don't care about NPC interaction depth.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order after any mods that change NPC behavior to avoid conflicts.
- Test the hostage mechanic on a random raider first to see how it works before using it in important quests.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and let it sort your load order automatically for best results.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- TuffyTown
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 170,976
- Endorsements
- 3,557
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 5/30/2022
- Updated
- 6/29/2025
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