New Mexico-Based New Vegas Mod Project Canceled

After several years of hard work and anticipation, the widely awaited Fallout: New Vegas mod set in New Mexico, known as Fallout: Nuevo Mexico, has unfortunately been canceled. This news marks a disappointing chapter for what could have been one of the standout projects in the Fallout: New Vegas mod scene.

The Fallout franchise has always thrived thanks to its enthusiastic modding community. This fervor for modding ensures that the games remain relevant long after their original release dates, offering players an array of community-created content to enjoy. The range of mods is vast, from simple quality-of-life improvements to ambitious new worlds. Take Fallout: London as an example, which launched in mid-2024 as a standalone mod and has even gotten its own expansive DLC. The achievements of Fallout modders are truly remarkable, and their passion drives the community forward.

Despite these successes, not every project reaches completion. Fallout: Nuevo Mexico is one such example. Although it was announced several years back, the developer recently shared through a Discord statement that the mod will not continue. They expressed that the project was “my passion, my obsession, and a huge part of my life for years.” Yet, they acknowledged the need to “prioritize my mental health” given that “the team is small (less than 4), the workload enormous, and the costs ahead, both financial and personal, are too great.”

The possibility of another team picking up where Fallout: Nuevo Mexico left off seems slim, though it remains uncertain. The project had previously been put on hiatus in June 2024, but hopes were high when it appeared back on track. It’s a pity it’s met such an end, yet the reasoning—understandably—often echoes throughout the modding community. Fallout: Nuevo Mexico joins a legacy of ambitious mods that, despite all efforts, never quite make it to the end.

On the game series front, the Fallout universe is kept alive by these dedicated modders. While the franchise continues to capture public interest, partly due to a successful TV adaptation, the gaming scene hasn’t seen a new mainline entry since 2015’s Fallout 4. Bethesda has been tight-lipped about Fallout 5, and with The Elder Scrolls 6 in the pipeline first, the wait might continue for some time. Speculation hints that Fallout 5 could be somewhat of a sequel to New Vegas, sparking interest among fans. Until then, patience is the name of the game for the series’ enthusiasts.