Goodneighbor Unique Locations

Description

Goodneighbor, formerly known as Scollay Square before the Great War, stands as a significant settlement within the Financial District of Boston in the world of Fallout 4. Led by Mayor John Hancock, this eclectic town serves as a haven for ghouls, criminals, and other individuals who find themselves at odds with mainstream Commonwealth society.

Background / History

• Established in 2240 by exiled criminals from Diamond City, Goodneighbor grew into a bustling community with its own unique culture and governance.
• Mayor John Hancock rose to power after overthrowing the previous ruler, Vic, and instituted a philosophy of “Of the people, for the people” to guide the town’s affairs.
• Despite efforts by Hancock and the Neighborhood Watch to maintain order, Goodneighbor remains a hotbed of criminal activity, including murder, extortion, and drug trafficking.

Layout

• The town features various establishments such as Kill or Be Killed (weapons shop), Daisy’s Discounts (general store), and The Third Rail (bar).
• Other notable locations include Bobbi’s place, Hotel Rexford, Memory Den, and Old State House, each contributing to the town’s diverse atmosphere.

Inhabitants

• Companions like John Hancock and Robert MacCready can be found in Goodneighbor, alongside residents such as Daisy, Doctor Amari, and Whitechapel Charlie.
• Triggermen, drifters, and members of the Neighborhood Watch populate the streets./

Companions:

Companions
John Hancock
Robert MacCready

Residents

Generic NPCs:

Notable Loot

Related quests
Art Appreciation
Building a Better Crop
Creation Club Neon Winter
Dangerous Minds
Emergent Behavior
Emogene Takes a Lover
Familiar Faces
Hazardous Material
Long Road Ahead
MacCready for Action
Memory Interrupted
Public Knowledge
Recruiting Hancock
The Big Dig
The Cleaner
The Marowski Heist
The Memory Den
The Silver Shroud
Trouble Brewin’

Notes

• Goodneighbor draws inspiration from real-world history, with its name derived from Boston’s Scollay Square and its culture reflecting elements of pre-War urban life.
• The Memory Den’s design is based on the Gordon’s Scollay Square Olympia Theatre, adding an authentic touch to the game’s depiction of the area.

Bugs

• Players may encounter occasional bugs when entering Goodneighbor, such as character animation glitches, which can typically be resolved by simple actions like drawing a weapon.