Bethesda’s announcement of the long-awaited next-gen update for Fallout 4 set to release on April 25 has caused mixed reactions among fans. While many see it as a timely enhancement, the news blindsided the team behind the ambitious “game-sized mod” Fallout London. This mod, created by volunteers and set in the United Kingdom’s capital, was slated for release on April 23 but has now been indefinitely delayed due to concerns that the update will break key elements of the mod.
Team FOLON, the group working on Fallout London, expressed worries that the next-gen update will render their mod inoperable by breaking critical systems. The team, composed entirely of volunteers, lacks the resources to address potential issues swiftly, leading to uncertainty about when the mod will be ready for release. Despite the setbacks, team lead Dean Carter remains hopeful that Fallout 4’s update will ultimately benefit their mod development and open doors for wider distribution on platforms like GOG, Steam, and Epic Games Store once the issues are resolved.
Communication gaps with Bethesda and the challenges of ensuring Fallout London’s compatibility with Fallout 4’s update remain at the forefront of the team’s concerns. Carter stresses the importance of resolving these issues post-update to prioritize releasing their mod at the earliest opportunity. As the Fallout franchise experiences a resurgence in interest following the success of Amazon’s Fallout show, Fallout London promises to offer an exciting new adventure for players willing to navigate the complexities of mod installation.
