Fallout 4 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the future Fallout 4 by Bethesda Softworks.

What is Fallout 4?
Fallout 4 is an upcoming futuristic post-apocalyptic action-RPG set in an alternate universe based on 50s pulp sci-fi, as if the world had stopped in the optimistic 50s and found itself on a dystopian post-apocalyptic reality. It is a sequel to the games Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout 3.

Is it in production?
Fallout 4 is speculated to be the game Bethesda has had in pre-production since at least August 2010. It has been announced on the third of June 2015.

But will there be one?
Yes, its confirmed

More details at E3 2015

Will it be a MMORPG?
As the game has just been announced, we simply cannot say.

Interplay licensed the rights to a Fallout MMORPG from Bethesda in 2007 and is currently developing it under the codename Project V13. Bethesda recently moved to rescind the Fallout MMORPG license, claiming that Interplay is in breach of the licensing agreement. Interplay disputes these claims. As of January, 2012, Bethesda settled the case with Interplay relinqushing any claim for $2 million.

It is however unlikely that Bethesda Softworks would develop a Fallout MMO. Zenimax Media (the parent to Bethesda Softworks) own several MMORPG studios that would be more suited to such a role.

For more details, see: Fallout Online FAQ.

Is it the same as Fallout: New Vegas?
Fallout: New Vegas was a separate project developed by Obsidian Entertainment. For more information, see: Fallout: New Vegas FAQ.

Who will be making and publishing Fallout 4?
Fallout 4 is being developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

What will Fallout 4 be rated?
Fallout 4 has been announced, and the game will likely have an M rating, as with previous Fallout games. This is due to the general mature themes in the Fallout universe, as well as the gore that is so prevalent throughout Fallout.

When is it going to be released?
Release date announcement will be at E3 2015.

The Amazon.com pre-order page says Dec. 31, 2015, although this is most likely just a placeholder date.

Is it made by people who made previous Fallouts?
It is being developed by the same team who made Fallout 3, from Bethesda Game Studios. Interplay and Black Isle, the Fallout and Fallout 2 developers, were not involved in the making of Fallout 3.

Who is developing Fallout 4?
The exact list of developers is unknown, although they'll likely be mostly the same as the Fallout 3 developers.

Location?
The official trailer has lead to speculation that Fallout 4 will be set around Boston, Massachusetts.

Will any characters from previous Fallouts appear?
Possibly. Erik Todd Dellums, the voice of Three Dog, teased in January 2013 that his voice, and potentially the character, may appear in a future title.

Did Bethesda really invite fan suggestions in mid 2013 for Fallout 4?
No.

For years the Bethesda Forums have maintained an "Official" suggestion thread for fan ideas. The purpose of this thread is not to solicit fan ideas, but organize those that are coming in anyway.

As per Bethesda Forum policy, all threads are closed at 200 posts. Being a popular topic, a similar topic is posted again almost immediately after the previous ones closure, by a forum moderator.

All forum moderators are volunteer members of the forum community, and are not Bethesda/Zenimax staff. They do not speak for any Bethesda/Zenimax group company in any capacity. (The exceptions are those identified as community managers, such as Gstaff and Nick Breckton).

Sadly, this story has been alleged by an online news site a number of times who are clearly unaware of how the Bethesda forums work