If you have spent enough time roaming the Mojave, you have likely found plenty of reasons to test your aim with an anti-materiel rifle. Now, a new mod for Fallout: New Vegas gives you a structured reason to hunt: an assassin-focused faction dubbed the Dark Family.
As the name implies, the mod is a clear homage to the iconic robed killers from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. For those who spent hours fulfilling contracts for the Dark Brotherhood in Cyrodiil, this mod attempts to recreate that specific flavor of dagger-enthusiast gameplay within the post-apocalyptic setting of New Vegas.
Bringing the Dark Brotherhood to the Mojave
The mod introduces the Dark Family as a distinct faction, complete with quest content that revolves around contract-based assassinations. While Fallout: New Vegas has never lacked for NPCs willing to pay for a hit, this mod formalizes the experience into a dedicated faction questline.
- Faction Name: The Dark Family
- Inspiration: The Dark Brotherhood from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- Core Gameplay: Assassin-focused quests and contracts
The mod is currently available for players looking to expand their experience in the 2010 classic. It serves as a dedicated addition for fans of the RPG who want to move away from the traditional faction loyalties of the NCR, Caesar’s Legion, or Mr. House in favor of a more clandestine, contract-killing lifestyle.
With Fallout: New Vegas maintaining a dedicated community of modders and players even years after its release, this addition offers a fresh way to approach the game's combat-heavy encounters. Whether you're a long-time fan of Bethesda-style quest design or just looking for a new reason to head back into the desert, the Dark Family mod provides a direct, thematic link between two of the developer's most celebrated titles.