Survival Options

fallout-4 — Mods & Enhancements

Survival Options adds a holotape to Fallout 4 that lets you tweak survival difficulty settings, including hunger, thirst, and exhaustion rates. With over 26,000 endorsements and 1.2 million downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players who want more control over survival mechanics. Last updated in 2017, it remains a staple for many.

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Downloads: 1,198,270 | Endorsements: 26,942

💡 Notes

By Jekod | v1.7.1 | 26,942 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have the holotape in your inventory and use it

Make sure you have the holotape in your inventory and use it from the Pip-Boy to access settings.

If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for

If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or Vortex for easy management.

Test the settings on a new survival playthrough to avoid bre

Test the settings on a new survival playthrough to avoid breaking an existing save.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust: 26,942 endorsements and 1.2M downloads.
Simple concept: a holotape to tweak survival rates—no complex menus.
Essential for players who find vanilla survival too punishing or too easy.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2017—may have compatibility issues with newer game patches or DLC.
No detailed feature list provided, so you'll have to discover exact options in-game.
Requires you to carry and use the holotape, which can be easy to lose track of.

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