Fallout: New Vegas lands free new co-op mode as players head back to the Mojave

Fallout: New Vegas is in the midst of getting the remaster treatment, with an updated version of the beloved 2010 game in the works at Bethesda.

Obsidian Entertainment’s take on the franchise has already witnessed a pretty hefty resurgence this year after it inspired the second season of Prime Video’s Fallout TV series.

You now have every reason to hop back into this 16-year-old gem again ahead of that remaster being revealed, as a free new co-op mode is now available thanks to a very talented modder.

‘New Vegas True Co-op’ is precisely what it sounds like, allowing players to explore the Mojave Wasteland alongside friends.

Fallout: New Vegas lacks console mod support, so this one is PC only for now - although we’re hoping to see mod support introduced in that aforementioned remaster.

‘New Vegas True Co-op’ is the work of NexusMods user GargoyleZed.

All player stats and levels are retained when joining a co-op server

GargoyleZed via NexusMods

You can host your own server, inviting friends to join you, with all involved players playing as their own in-game character.

Quests, fights, loot, voice chat, and text chat are all synced between those in the host’s lobby, so there really are no limitations on what you can get up to, whether it’s visiting House’s casinos or trying to eliminate one of the Mojave’s many factions.

There is, however, a limit on player numbers with ‘New Vegas True Co-op’ currently only supporting a maximum of three players in a host lobby.

Choose your host wisely, as it’s their world that all players will be seeing.

When joining a host’s world, you’ll keep your stats, perks, level, and inventory, with “late joiners” boosted up to the host’s level.

You’ll all share XP, quests, and faction reputation from any completed activities - and as for conversations, whoever starts conversing with an NPC will be the person to pick what’s said next.

In combat, enemies will split their attention between players, though, instead of simply locking on to the first to strike.

Players are able to track one another using the Pip-Boy map, although doors and fast travel already apply to the whole group, pulling everyone through.

Companions follow the entire party and fight for everyone involved, and if anyone from the party dies, you are temporarily downed with your friends able to revive you.

As you can see, it’s a very comprehensive offering that’s been really well thought out.

If you want to see the full specifications and requirements of ‘New Vegas True Co-op’, I’d recommend visiting its listing on NexusMods.

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As for the mod’s quality in practice, well, players so far are head over heels for it.

“After all these years, you made me pick up Fallout: New Vegas again, thanks,” said one response on the mod’s listing page.

Another added: “Awesome mod, me and my friend are enjoying it.”

When Fallout: New Vegas’ remaster does surface, it’s very unlikely to add a co-op or multiplayer mode, so there’s no reason to hold out if you do have a PC. ‘New Vegas True Co-op’ is ready and waiting for you right now.