Fallout London
News, coverage and analysis tracking Fallout London across the outlets.- "It's much further along than we originally planned": Fallout: London modders say work on their next game is going "swimmingly", despite DLC delaysModders working on the Fallout: London project for Fallout 4 have stated that their next game is progressing ahead of schedule, despite delays with the 'Last Orders' DLC for Fallout: London. The team is leveraging their work on the ambitious mod to establish themselves as an independent studio.
Bethesda doesn't know if Fallout 76 will ever move beyond America, but does give "a special shout-out" to…Bethesda Game Studios discusses the recent 'Infestations' update for Fallout 76, which reclaims nearly 40 locations for players to retake from enemies. Creative director Jon Rush and production director Bill LaCoste also touch on the importance of player feedback in evolving game features and the franchise's signature blend of dark humor and retro-futurism. They acknowledge the fan-made Fallout London mod and express uncertainty about future expansions beyond America, emphasizing the importance of the Americana theme.
Skyblivion isn't "dead in the water", the Oblivion remake mod's lead says, a recent call for extra hands is about maintaining "good momentum"The lead developer of the Oblivion remake mod Skyblivion, Kyle Rebel, stated that the project is not in trouble despite a recent call for additional help. He clarified that the recruitment drive is to maintain momentum and polish the mod, which is still on track for a 2026 release. Despite past setbacks and the team being stretched thin, significant progress has been made on quest locations and the Imperial City.
Fallout London devs had "moments of uncertainty" whether Bethesda would let the mod live, but they know AAA studios "increasingly rely on user-generated content"Fallout: London project manager Dean Carter expressed initial uncertainty about Bethesda's approval for the massive fan-made expansion, but ultimately praised the publisher for allowing it. Carter believes that AAA studios increasingly rely on user-generated content to keep their games alive and relevant.
Just in time for Bethesda's Terran Armada DLC and Free Lanes update, seamless Starfield custom animation mods are finally possibleNew tools for Starfield, dubbed Starfield Animation IO, now allow for seamless custom animations, a significant breakthrough for the game's modding scene. Modder Neeher has created a first-person running animation, though animating custom weapon parts remains a future goal.
Fallout megamod maker says there were 'moments of uncertainty' about how okay Bethesda was with it, but gives props to Todd for staying cool about the whole thingThe project lead for the Fallout 4 megamod Fallout: London, Dean Carter, expressed concerns during its five-year development that Bethesda might not approve of the large-scale fan project. However, these fears were unfounded, with Carter praising Bethesda and Todd Howard for their supportive stance. The article also touches on the increasing reliance of publishers on user-generated content to maintain game longevity and mentions similar positive relationships Bethesda has had with other modding teams, such as Skyblivion.
Only a "skeletal crew" are left working on Fallout: London, and the massive mod's next DLC will miss a planned April release windowThe Fallout: London mod for Fallout 4 is experiencing delays, with its next DLC, Last Orders, missing its planned April release window. The development team, Team FOLON, is operating with a "skeletal crew" due to personal situations and behind-the-scenes issues. The modders are still working on the DLC and other updates in their spare time, with further announcements to come.
A Project Zomboid modder is back, and is making a UK-themed map – so God Save the KingA Project Zomboid modder is developing a new map designed to resemble a small town in Suffolk, England, featuring British architectural staples and cultural references. The mod aims to provide a more localized survival experience, with details on UK life, legislation, and looting mechanics. While there is no release date, the project has garnered interest on Reddit. The article also briefly mentions the Fallout: London mod as another example of UK-themed content in games.
"What's 100% of zero? Like, who gives a shit?" New Blood boss unimpressed by Epic sharing more revenue with devs than SteamNew Blood Interactive's Dave Oshry expressed skepticism about the Epic Games Store's value proposition, arguing that its free giveaways primarily serve as advertising for games on Steam rather than driving direct sales. He criticized Epic's failure to improve its store experience over a decade, despite offering a more generous revenue share to developers than Steam. Oshry also discussed GOG's preservation efforts, acknowledging their value but noting a lack of compelling reasons for users to choose it over Steam.