Summary
The originalFalloutis still playable nearly 30 years after its initial release butthose wanting to experience the classic RPG through the lens ofFallout 4can now do so. Bethesda’s 2015 installment in the storiedFalloutseries is known for spawning a massive modding community, one that’s still actively creating and releasing new content 9 years later. Whilemost of these add-ons make minor changes to the game,some are far more ambitious, including this ground-up remake of the first game in the franchise.
Over on Nexus Mods, users can now download the demo forFallout Vault 13,a total conversion mod that aims to rebuild the entirety ofFalloutin the engine of the fourth game. TheFallout Vault 13Development Team notes that the demo focuses on “The Inyo,” which is the first major open-world area of the mod that already features plenty to do. The Vault Dweller can wander around several starting locations, including Vault 13, Vault 14, Shady Sands, and the Khan Base while battling enemies and chatting with NPCs.
Can You Play Fallout: London Without Fallout 4?
Fallout: London is practically its own game with all the content that it includes, but it is still a conversion mod.
Is Vault 13 The Most Ambitious Fallout 4 Mod?
It’s Certainly Up There
For anyone who wants to experience theVault 13demo, it’s worth knowing that while a decent chunk of the mod is playable, some aspects aren’t reflective of the final product.The development team noted that the available build doesn’t feature any voice-acting due to delays in integrating the audio in the demo, but also promised that the feature will be in the full release. Additionally, skills will not automatically be adjusted when S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats are changed but rather than delay the demo’s launch, the modders felt it better to press on, clarifying that a functional system will be ready in the future.
When it comes to ambitious mod projects,Vault 13is certainly one of the most impressive but the titan of the community is undoubtedlyFallout: London.A massive DLC-sized conversion modthat presents players withan original story in the titular post-apocalyptic city, its development took several years, but it finally launched on GOG on July 25 to positive feedback. Despite the mod being especially buggy, many were able to overlook these problems given that it was completed as a not-for-profit project.
It’s currently unknown whenFallout 4players can expect the full version ofVault 13to drop but it likely won’t be any time soon.The development team is small and recreating the whole ofFallout 1is a massive commitment, one that will likely take several more years to complete. At the very least, the demo should keep avid followers satisfied for a little longer.
