UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Overview
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Hardware Requirements
You need an XBOX or PC system capable of running Fallout 4 and roughly 1GB of disk space to install Sim Settlements 2.
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Software Requirements
Like the original mod, Sim Settlements 2 only requires the base Fallout 4 game. However, note that Sim Settlements 2 was designed for version 1.10.163.0 or higher of Fallout4.exe. Older versions may not be compatible.
No DLC is required! If you happen to have it, great - it's compatible - just not required.
¶ Sim Settlements 2 Download Options:
Nexus Mods - Sim Settlements 2
Bethesda.net - Sim Settlements 2
The only other requirement is to have Workshop Framework installed.
Workshop Framework attempts to open up the settlement system in a way that allows mod authors to contribute (and not just coders either! There are tons of things even the greenest mod author can take advantage of). It has immediate benefits to players outlined in this Player Focused Features list.
¶ Workshop Framework Download Options:
HUD Framework - Soft Requirement. While not a hard requirement for Sim Settlements 2, is required if you want to see and use any of the new UI and HUD features.
We strongly recommend you install this mod as well to get the full Sim Settlements 2 experience.
¶ HUD Framework Download Options:
¶ Optional Files for Sim Settlements 2
These optional files are available on Sim Settlements 2
- SS2 DLC Settlers Patch - Patch to make SS2 work better with DLC settler types, such as Far Harbor settlers and Nukaworld Raider settlers
- SS2 Extended Outfit Injection ESL - Injects the new outfits that are sold by the clothing store into the LL_Wastelander leveled list, which is used by settlers and other various generic NPCs in the game
- SS2 Workshop HUD Override - Override of the Workshop.swf file, changes max value on all resources from 999 to 9999. Additional enhancements will be made in the future.
Warning: SS2 Workshop HUD Override may not be compatible with all HUD mods.
¶ Sim Settlements 2, Chapter 2 Requirements
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¶ Sim Settlements 2, Chapter 3 Requirements
¶ Sim Settlements 2, All Chapters Pack
- Includes All Chapters and SS2 Extended
- Available under MAIN Files
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¶ SS2 Extended
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SS2 Extended is included with Sim Settlements 2, All Chapters Pack
SS2 Extended is for PC Only.
If you do not wish to have SS2 Extended, you will need to install the Sim Settlements 2, Sim Settlements 2 - Chapter 2 and Sim Settlements 2 - Chapter 3 files individually.
Click to see what is included in SS2 Extended
- Custom explosions for most base mod building plans- Companion themed flags for your settlements
- New clothing store outfits, settler outfits, unique settler outfits
- More Headquarters outfit variety
- 6 new dog breeds for the Pet Store
- 7 new cat breeds for Pet Store
- Small dog armor
- CPD Martial Plot Plans (Basic and Advanced)
- Colored Shack Kit (used in building plans)
- Some face textures
- Expanded dialogue pools for Unique Settlers: Archon, Silas Canary, and Sneake. (These particular characters were expanded, as the voice actors and writers were kind enough to create additional content for them.)
- Dynamic soundscape and Holiday decorations
- Wav versions of all music in SS2 which will greatly improve the sound quality for headphone users
- New with Release 3.0.2: Gunner boat has a custom mesh, Trashcan Sink now has animated water when in use, some new art
- With Release 3.2.0: LaMont has additional combat dialogue and miscellaneous dialogue that will be enabled for players who reached a particular outcome with her.
- With Release 3.2.0: A new Residential building plan for 2 special people
- With Release 3.3.0: A new quest to say goodbye to an old friend, and a new Commercial building plan
- With Release 3.3.0: New outfits for Branigan, Father Edmund, Sickle and Skout
- Release 3.3.1: With Wasteland Reconstruction Kit (WRK), 400 new buildable items contributed by other mod authors
- Release 3.3.1 also adds Faction Flags for each of the selectable Faction Names during the quest, A Faction is Born.
- Release 3.3.5: New 2x2 Commercial plot - [SS2E] Robo Shop by CaptLaserBeam
¶ Optional File - PC Only
Customizable Faction Identity is a new Optional File added to Chapter 3 Nexus page, that enables a new desk called the Faction Leader’s Desk, activate this desk to build a custom flag.
- This flag will be used as your Empire Flag, which can apply to all of your settlements, territories, and HQ.
- This flag will set the color scheme of the Faction Uniform if you have unlocked it.
PC Only, requires SS2 Extended, Release 3.3.5
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Add-On Requirements
All Add-On Packs are entirely optional. However, some of them may require DLC packs or other mods.
Please make sure you read what is required for each add-on you install.
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Suggested Mods
While there are countless, amazing building mods out there which may compliment Sim Settlements 2, there are a few key utilities that vastly improve players' experience.
View our short list of Suggested Mods.