Summary
The project lead on theFallout: Londonmod voiced the team’s feelings of being “blindsided” by Bethesda’s announcement of theFallout 4next-gen update. The project lead’s comments shed light on the challenges faced by theFallout: Londondeveloper team caused by a lack of clear communication with theFallout 4developer.
Fallout 4is an open-world action RPG by Bethesda set in a post-apocalyptic United States, focusing on the Sole Survivor’s journey in the Commonwealth. On the other hand,Fallout: Londonis an upcoming total conversion mod forFallout 4, shifting the setting to a post-apocalyptic rendition of London in 2237, introducing a new story with factions vying for control. WhileFallout 4is an official game by Bethesda,Fallout: Londonis a fan-made mod that alters the game’s setting, story, and gameplay mechanics, providing players with a fresh experience within theFalloutuniverse.
In a recent interview with the BBC, Dean Carter, project lead on theFallout: Londonmod made by Team Folon, voiced the studio’s feelings of being “blindsided” by Bethesda’s announcement ofthe hugeFallout 4update set to release on April 25.Fallout: Londonwas scheduled for release on April 23, which is why Carter expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Bethesda regarding the timing of their update. He mentioned that the sudden announcement caught the team off guard, especially considering the effort and dedication they’ve poured into the mod over the past four years. “So that has, for lack of a better term, sort of screwed us over, somewhat,” Carter said.
Carter emphasized that Team Folon’s work is driven by a desire to create content for the fans, and the lack of communication from Bethesda has led to confusion and backlash within the community. Despite Carter’s efforts to steer fans away from blaming Bethesda directly, the situation has created tension and raised questions about industry collaboration and transparency.TheFallout: Londonmod delay caused byFallout 4’s updatehas not only impacted the development timeline but has also disappointed fans eagerly awaiting the mod’s release.
Bethesda’s upcomingFallout 4update will bring fixesand enhancements for next-gen consoles, including native support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, Performance and Quality modes, stability improvements, 60 FPS gameplay, and increased resolutions. PC players will also benefit from widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, quest fixes, and an Epic Games Store release, among other features.
So that has, for lack of a better term, sort of screwed us over, somewhat.
As of now, Team Folon has not announced a new release date forFallout: London, so fans will need to be patient. Carter’s comments underscore the challenges faced by independent developers navigating the complexities of the gaming industry’s ever-evolving landscape.
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