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Fallout 4 is another great addition to an esteemed western RPG franchise that still drives most players crazy to this day. It's easy to see why this is the case, given the massive world of this title coupled with interesting NPCs, side quests, and encounters that are littered all across the Commonwealth.
Of course, it would be impossible to talk about the draws of Fallout 4 without mentioning the mods that have made this game so popular in the first place. One such mod is Sim Settlements, which has recently received a sequel that expands upon everything in the predecessor coupled with new inclusions that make it one of the most fleshed out and entertaining mods players can download for Fallout 4. People who are curious about this mod can check out everything they need to know below.
8 Introduces A New Storyline
In the base version of Fallout 4, there wasn't really a reason to make settlements other than to spend some time building up locations from the ground up. However, with the Sim Settlements 2 mod, players will actually find a purpose for this action.
Sim Settlements 2 adds a whole new storyline that elaborates upon why the Sole Survivor should engage in the act of making settlements. It's a small change but does wonders when it comes to immersion.
7 Additional Story Content Will Be Released In An Episodic Manner
The story that's present in the current version of Sim Settlements 2 isn't the only portion of the narrative that will be present in this mod. As per the makers of this mod, additional story content will be released in an episodic format too.
It's already amazing to witness the sheer level of content present in this free mod. So, to find out that even more content will be added further down the line is even more amazing.
6 Making Settlements Has Never Been Easier And More Fun
Of course, story changes aren't the only thing that brought in with the Sim Settlements 2 mod. At the end of the day, this mod was mainly released to make the act of developing settlements easier.
It's only expected that the act of making settlements will become way more entertaining with this mod. From a cleaner UI to more streamlined building tools — the sheer number of improvements (both minor and otherwise) that are made to the settlement construction system is immense.
5 Settlers Now Feel More Human
A huge gripe that most people had with the settlement system came from the settlers that came to inhabit these spaces. For the most part, most of these settlers were nothing more than generic NPCs with a basic and unimpressive routine.
Players who found this aspect of settlements in Fallout 4 to be extremely shallow will definitely appreciate the changes brought over by the Sim Settlements 2 mod. Now, settlers actually have complex routines, can be leveled up with the SPECIAL system, gather resources on their own (with a bit of player effort, that is), and even celebrate festivals.
4 There Are Voiced Settlers With Backstories Of Their Own
On top of all the improvements that Sim Settlements 2 makes to generic settlers, this mod also adds unique NPCs of its own. It goes without saying that these inclusions go a long way in making these settlements feel more alive and lived-in.
The fact that these unique settlers are fully voiced and have distinct backstories of their own is already a huge plus. Along with these, these settlers also have side quests of their own, making the act of forming settlements all the more rewarding.
3 Making Progress With Settlements Unlocks New Content
The content that's present at face value after downloading this mod is already impressive enough as is. However, players who decide to invest a ton of time into building these settlements find themselves in for an amazing surprise.
Making a ton of progress in settlement building will allow players to unlock even more content to augment their construction experience even further. This can come in the form of valuable secrets, new features, and interesting rewards that are quite a blast to uncover as players delve into the nitty-gritty of this mod.
2 More Than 120 Unique Buildings That Can Be Created
Of course, any mod that expands on settlement building in Fallout 4 would be incomplete without additions to the variety of content players have access to with these buildings. Sim Settlements 2 doesn't disappoint in that regard at all.
Players who download this mod will have access to more than 120 building types in the game. Along with this, buildings can also be constructed on the basis of their functionality instead of their looks, allowing gamers with boundless creativity to create amazing settlements that don't have to conform to the restrictions of the base game.
1 Different Modes To Make Settlement Building Feel Interesting
On top of all the changes already present in Sim Settlements 2, this mod also integrates new modes to make settlement building even more diverse and engaging. For starters, there's a Hardcore Mode that integrates new challenges in the form of a complex economy system, higher building costs, dynamic settler needs, and the need to form settlement networks as well.
Players who don't want their settlement building experience to be so stressful can just activate the Creative Sandbox mode. Here, only the player can make the rules when it comes to settlement creation, which can truly help them explore the limits of their creativity in this mode.
Fallout 4 was released on November 10, 2015, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.