Party Banter 2.0
newvegas — Mods & Enhancements
Party Banter 2.0 revives vanilla companions with expanded dialogue, animations, and banter, using only original voice lines and no AI. It's a popular choice for players wanting more life in their party without new content, boasting 779 endorsements and 391,322 downloads.
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CompanionsExample
Downloads: 391,322💡 Notes
By IntoTheRough and n2Jay
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure to load this mod after other companion overhauls t
Make sure to load this mod after other companion overhauls to avoid conflicts.
If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placem
If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep things clean.
Test in a new game or after loading a save to ensure the ban
Test in a new game or after loading a save to ensure the banter triggers properly.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust: 779 endorsements and 391k downloads.
- Keeps the original voice acting intact—no jarring AI voices.
- Breathes new life into companions without bloating your load order.
👎 Cons
- Only covers vanilla companions—if you use mod-added followers, they're left out.
- No new voice lines, so the expanded banter might feel repetitive after a while.
- Last updated in August 2026—might not be updated for future game patches.