This variety creates the feeling of a shifting balance of power.
Related: Why Fallout 3's Megaton Was Built Around An Atomic Bomb Some of the best Fallout: New Vegas mods even add additional small factions to the game, building on the number of compelling stories already there. Finally, an assortment of much smaller groups dot the landscape, including raider tribes, gangs, and other companies. Minor factions like the Brotherhood of Steel also play a significant role, despite being smaller in size.
New Vegas has three major factions to support - the New California Republic, Caesar's Legion, and the Free Economic Zone of New Vegas - which are the region's primary political players. Their fleshed-out motivations and impact on the story are important parts of what makes Fallout: New Vegas' world feel unique and alive. One element that especially contributes to this is New Vegas' factions, the groups and organizations in the Mojave Wasteland that players can side with or fight against. Over a decade since its initial release, Fallout: New Vegas is still fondly regarded by many fans of the franchise, particularly because of its engaging storytelling and extensive player freedom.
