I’m still riding the high the Fallout 4 reveal trailer put me on yesterday afternoon. It’s not only a game I’ve been dreaming of playing for years, but it’s one that Bethesda has been actively working on for close to three years now. So it wouldn’t be that surprising if it does, in fact, find its way onto shelves this year.
So much so that even Bethesda’s own store page has listed the game with a “TBA 2015” release date – which was hastily edited shortly afterwards. The listing now reads just TBA – which means one of two things. Either the date wasn’t meant to be up there, or it was simply a placeholder until a proper, more official date was revealed.
The latter is extremely likely, but I wouldn’t be the only one thinking Bethesda could pull off a launch this year. Fallout 4 has been under development since Skyrim and its extended DLC shipped. That translates to a rather lengthy development period already – which is flaunted in the extensive debut trailer the game received yesterday. Bethesda even announced that gameplay would be on show during their conference at E3.
I’m quite confident that Fallout 4 is actually quite close to completion, and Bethesda have simply allowed the mystery behind the game’s existence to fuel the hype by itself. It certainly would be the most unconventional way for a modern AAA game to launch in recent memory, but one that would certainly benefit the game.
Because let’s all be honest: we would very much like to be exploring the wastelands of Boston by the time the festive season rolls in.
Last Updated: June 4, 2015
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:35
I saw it’s already on the Steam store for pre-order.
Just waiting to see what the collectors edition will look like though and how I’m going to get my hands on one.
Peter Pan
June 4, 2015 at 13:21
I’ve actually quite enjoyed the Fallout Collector’s Editions. They had interesting inclusions.
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June 5, 2015 at 00:44
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Lord Chaos
June 4, 2015 at 08:35
Would be AWESOME
Frik van der Hewerskink
June 4, 2015 at 08:37
I really didn’t like fallout 3, It looked awesome at first, but i was truly disappointed, I guess rinse and repeat, because this looks amazing, I just don’t hope they disappoint again
Draco Lusus
June 4, 2015 at 09:24
Did we play the same game? Only issue I had with it was the V.A.T.S system being a little too easy to kill anyone.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:37
I can wait. Around the festive season I’ll either still be on my way to the Skellige Isles or trying very hard not to be killed by Vanduul. 😛
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:38
Haha. I went to the Skellige Isles. Then I very promptly left again. Too much still to do in the other places.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:40
I have not fast travelled once. Nope. NOT. ONCE.
And I don’t plan to do so
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:46
Neither have I. But I never do in open-world games.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:52
The only time I’ve fast traveled is when I’m crossing places I’ve already been. Otherwise I’m walking. There’s just so many little things you come across.
That medallion you get to break illusions from the witch’s quest – I’d found a place earlier that had a buried stairway but didn’t know how to get past it, once I got that medallion I wondered if that would work… and it did. And there was an amusing little quest too. So much win.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:53
That thing really does come in handy in all kinds of random places, I’ve also noticed. It’s excellent. And I know what staircase you’re referring to there 😀
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:54
The cleavage one?
😛
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:54
Oh, you’ll definitely find cleavage.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:55
Eeeuuuuww XD
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:54
Nice, I got said medallion two nights ago, will give it a shot!
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:41
I’ve still got a long way to go. Last night I saw a Nekker nest & thought I’d take it out quickly. Then I saw they’re lvl 18 so I ran away quickly instead.
I’m also worried about the kids I gave food too, they weren’t at the cabin where I found them when I came back past there & there was blood on the ground. But that could’ve been from the wild dog I’d killed earlier.
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 08:44
Level 18 nekkers?! The fuck!
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:45
THAT’S WHAT I SAID!
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 08:46
I had one hour to play yesterday. I spend one hour deciding what to sell, craft and hoe to spend one of my level up points. Also one game of gwent.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:46
Oh gwent, you wonderful thing.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:58
Gwent is so much fun. Have to collect all the cards! They’re like Pokemons, just cool. And for adults.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:59
LOOOOL
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:47
I’ve avoided gwent for most of the game, tried a few games AND NOW I WANT ALL OF DEM CARDS!
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 08:47
Same here dude! I won my first game the other day and now I just want to play everyone! Need MOAR cards!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:48
Aye, some basic trader kept on beating me, I WANTED TO MURDER HIM AND TAKE HIS CARDS!
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 08:49
hahaha that’s like the kid in primary school that brings his cricket bat to school, but when he gets bowled out he takes his bat and then no one can play!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:53
LOOOL, I knew kids like that!
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:54
Wow. Little bastard.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:46
I was hacking away at this lvl14 wyvern type creature with my lvl7 witcher, after 15 minutes, I finally dropped a quarter of its health!
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 08:47
And then it klaps you once and you are dead.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:47
Twice actually, after the first hit I was all “NOOOOOOOOOO” and managed to stay alive for another 5 minutes actually!
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:46
I’m sitting on level 16 now myself and I would be very cautious there. Hate those little bastards.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 08:55
That blood trail… Nevermind… Pay no attention to this comment…
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
No, damn you! Now I have to go back & see if I can find an actual trail.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 08:59
If you love the story behind the Crones of Crookback Bog, you will… I still get goosebumps…
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:59
That entire Baron quest was brilliant
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:02
Yes!!! It was, what amazes me though is that all of the other stories are just as good!
Mossel
June 4, 2015 at 09:03
I’m busy with that abortion right now!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:05
I was a little shocked with that one at first… But then I chose the “kind” route with the quest… I was not disappointed….
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 09:07
I tend to go “kind” as well. If you read the books you see Geralt doesn’t kill unless he really has too, he actually has sympathy for many of the monsters. So I try to play it that way.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:12
Exactly! I prefer the non lethal way as much as I can too and leave the monster slaying for the contracts, though I still love the one trailer where Vesimir tells Geralt to leave it, after he’d collected the bounty, while the guys in the background try to hang a girl, he then turns around and heads that way… in short, the guy asks him “What are you doing” His reply “Killing Monsters…” I’m playing that kind of Geralt, more of a just monster slayer…Suppose I’l try it differently in my next playthrough… Four years from now….
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 09:25
Same here. I’ve been a very merciful witcher so far 😉
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 09:32
I haven’t been too graceful with the drowner and wolf and warg population…
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:34
HAHAHA!! Or Ghoul or Rotfiend or Bear or Nekker or Wraith or….
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 09:37
My bear pelt collection is MAGNIFICENT
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:44
Just remember to use them for components in crafting, it helps a lot!
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 09:45
Sure does
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 09:44
Nah. They can’t speak, so they don’t get to have a say ;P
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 09:00
Haven’t gotten to them yet. Only just finished up with Keira and they’re the next stage of that quest.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:01
Aah, well, I’ll not spoil it for you then…
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 09:02
I’m right outside the Baron’s place, starting that quest soon
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 09:03
I haven’t even started that one yet. I was wandering around last night & did a small Witcher contract.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 09:10
Rince is in the game?
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 09:12
Not sure, I haven’t come across a drunken lout in-game yet.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
😀
Novakaine
June 4, 2015 at 10:20
FFS I need to find time to play this game…
Currently between my day job and working nights to prepare for my new day job in a couple of weeks I barely have time to eat, never mind play games…
Must make time!!!!!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:39
The funny thing about that name, it sounds funny in Afrikaans. Sounds like a land of the mother in law
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:47
Considering the amount of monsters and bandits it’s still more welcoming.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:49
You’d better hope your new in laws don’t read this…
[screenshot taken…..blackmail material filed]
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:49
Pfff.
You know a chort in Witcher 3?
It’s still friendlier. 🙂
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 08:53
Does she skel you out a lot?
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:58
Luckily I have no mother in law
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:37
I think this strategy will work. Apart from the Witcher 3, most HYYYYPE games are day one disasters (DOD)
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
DOD on arrival?
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
LOL
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
Mors DOD
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:57
XD
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
June 4, 2015 at 09:00
Hahaha!!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:38
They should give you a bike for the travel, maybe some saddle bags, a nice seat, and call the bike ro……oh…wait
Lord Chaos
June 4, 2015 at 08:41
I’d actually prefer a horse.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 4, 2015 at 08:45
You could ride the dog like a noble steed!
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 08:52
Haha!
I know where you were going with the name
It’s ROADWARRIOR! Right?
Koko
June 4, 2015 at 09:06
RDWRER!
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 4, 2015 at 09:01
Not preordering. Want to know how much DLC and I want to see actual game play. The bar has been raised.
Lord Chaos
June 4, 2015 at 09:04
Me, I’m getting the CE and then the GOTM when it comes out.
oVg
June 4, 2015 at 09:39
I just cant get excited for this. The Witcher is where its at. Also rumors that Fallout is going to be cross generation like Inquisition was. So dummbed down next gen port with updated Bethesda Skyrim engine guaranteed .
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 10:30
I hope you’re not right about this, but if history is anything to go by we should see an Elder Scrolls VI announcement next year sometime (since it and Fallout usually come out in close succession).
Either way. After ESO and after The Witcher 3, Bethesda is going to have to pull a dragon out of a hat to really catch my attention again with an Elder Scrolls game.
David Weatherhead
June 4, 2015 at 09:43
“Sorry honey. We can’t go on holiday. Fallout needs me!”
David Weatherhead
June 4, 2015 at 09:43
Stocking up on Red Bull and Cheese Curls.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 4, 2015 at 09:45
Who needs to pack and actually travel when you can just pop on some headphones and go to a different place?
….with guns
WhiteRock
June 4, 2015 at 10:26
Awesome! Well if we look at the recent release of the Old Blood, there wasn’t too much of a wait between the announcement and the actual release, so maybe Bethesda are going the route of only revealing items that are actually pretty ready? This would make sense after the Prey 2 shenanigans of announcing too early…