After five long years of development, numerous delays, and a fervent fanbase eagerly awaiting its arrival, *Fallout: London*, the ambitious expansion-sized fan project for *Fallout 4*, is finally set to launch tomorrow, July 25th.
The news was delivered in a subtly cryptic but appropriately themed message on the gameâs Discord server. Team FOLONâs lead project manager, Dean Carter, shared a track from the game's soundtrack titled âI Just Canât Wait (For Tomorrow)." This original song was accompanied by the caption, âStay safe and remember. Mind the gap," leaving little doubt about the impending release.
While fans initially expressed skepticism regarding the message's true meaning, Carter confirmed to *Inverse
that barring a nuclear apocalypse, *Fallout: London* will indeed drop on July 25th.
Initially slated for release on April 23rd, coinciding with St. Georgeâs Day, *Fallout: London
faced a major setback. Bethesda Game Studios announced a next-gen update for *Fallout 4*, which, while a welcome addition for many, would break compatibility with all existing mods, including *Fallout: London*.
Rather than launch a product destined to malfunction shortly after its release, Team FOLON made the decision to delay the game indefinitely. Ultimately, they chose to forgo making the mod compatible with the next-gen update. This means that players wishing to experience *Fallout: London
must revert their copy of *Fallout 4* and all its DLC to a pre-updated version.
Despite the unforeseen challenges and delays, *Fallout: London
has finally reached its destination. This remarkable fan project has garnered an unprecedented level of attention within the gaming community, a testament to the dedication and passion of its creators.
*Fallout: London
is far from your typical fan-made mod. It's a full-fledged expansion that reimagines London as a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Built from the ground up, the game's map is estimated to be the size of *Fallout 4's* Commonwealth combined with the *Far Harbor* DLC. Players can expect a completely new main quest, dozens of side quests, unique characters, factions, weapons, music, art assets, and even original voice acting from notable figures like Neil Newbon (known for his roles in *Baldurâs Gate 3* and *Warframe*), several former Doctors Who, and a former U.K. Speaker of the House.
The project has resonated with players seeking a fresh Fallout experience, particularly after the success of the Amazon Prime television series earlier this year. This widespread interest even led Team FOLON to secure a deal with CD Projekt RED's digital storefront GOG.com to host the mod as a proper release.
For those eager to dive into the post-apocalyptic streets of London, good news awaits. The GOG store currently offers Fallout 4's Game of the Year edition for just $16. As an added convenience, purchasing the game through GOG allows players to disable auto-updates and easily revert the game's version using the dedicated installer GOG Galaxy, ensuring a smooth experience with *Fallout: London*.
*Fallout: London
is set to release on PC on July 25th. A copy of Fallout 4 and all its DLC are required to play the game.