Between the TV show and next-gen updates, the itch to play Fallout 4 is real.
As there is really no better time than now to start a new save of this iconic game, we thought we’d take a closer look at Fallout 4. Whether you’re new to the franchise or an Americana veteran, brush up on gameplay, discover the next-gen updates, and check out which PCs we think are best for exploring the wasteland.
Fallout 4 is an ambitious open-world, post-apocalyptic RPG. Set in Boston, you are the sole survivor of Vault 111 looking for your missing child Shaun. The wasteland waits for you, welcome home.
With an expansive map and thousands of items to collect, upgrade, and build, there is plenty to do in Fallout 4. There are hundreds of locations to explore, quests to complete, and NPCs to meet. Plus, there are the various factions, all vying for power and control, to contend with, too.
The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character design system allows you to tailor your vault dweller to suit your playstyle, using hundreds of Perks. From Power Armoured tank to smooth talking your way out of trouble, you can play Fallout 4 the way that best suits you.
What’s more, you can choose to play in either first- or third-person. Experience the combat up close and personal or get a full view of that cinematic carnage! With the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S.), you can even dynamically slow combat down and enjoy every visceral detail.
As of April 25th 2024, you can enjoy Fallout 4 with support for next-gen hardware. This includes widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, as well as a whole bunch of new content and quest updates. It will even be Steam Deck verified!
New content includes a new story quest about the Enclave, a makeshift weapon pack, and a Hallowe’en workshop.
Fallout 4 is the fifth major instalment in the Fallout series, although the eighth game released at the time. It is set ten years after Fallout 3 and six years after Fallout: New Vegas.
If you are big into your VR, then you’ll be pleased to know that there is a VR version of Fallout 4, too! Released a couple of years after the original Fallout 4, F4VR properly immerses you into the wasteland, letting you truly step into this post-apocalyptic world.
