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As Vault 111’s sole survivor, explore the post-nuclear Commonwealth, fight with real-time gunplay or V.A.T.S., and build settlements.
Released 09 Nov 2015
Explore Boston Ruins
Build Wasteland Settlements
Target with V.A.T.S.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Developed by Bethesda Game Studios · Published by Bethesda Softworks
You play as the sole survivor of Vault 111, emerging into a Commonwealth devastated by nuclear war. Explore its ruins, meet its residents, and pursue quests as you make your way through the wasteland.
Travel between settlements, abandoned buildings, and other locations while scavenging for supplies and fighting enemies. Combat combines real-time gunplay with V.A.T.S., which slows time so you can target foes.
Develop your character through the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system and Perks, then use found resources to craft and customize gear. You can also build and manage settlements, interact with factions, and choose how to approach quests.
Players who praise the game often point to its open-world exploration, shooting, crafting, and settlement building, with some enjoying the freedom to pursue activities beyond the main quests. The supplied reviews also repeatedly criticize updates that disrupt mods, alongside complaints about bugs, crashes, performance, and paid Creation content. Some reviewers find the story and dialogue choices limited.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
You are the sole survivor of Vault 111, emerging into a world reduced to ash by nuclear war. Every moment is a battle for survival, every decision shapes the future. Rebuild, reshape, and reclaim the Wasteland—your way.
Welcome home.
Do whatever you want in a massive open world filled with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests. Join factions, forge alliances or go it alone. The choices are yours, and every one of them matters.
Create your own unique character with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system. Choose from hundreds of Perks and develop your own playstyle, whether you’re a smooth-talking diplomat, stealthy sniper, or walking tank in Power Armor.
An all-new next generation graphics and lighting engine brings to life the world of Fallout like never before. From the blasted forests of the Commonwealth to the ruins of Boston, every location is packed with dynamic detail.
Use the dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S.) to slow down time in combat and target enemies with cinematic precision—or take the fight into your own hands with real-time gunplay.
Scavenge, craft, and customize like never before. Build thousands of items—armor, weapons, food, and more—and even construct and manage entire settlements across the Commonwealth.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 84 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 10 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
