Fallout London, a “DLC-sized mod” for Fallout 4 by Team FOLON, has received a new detailed trailer with a release date of April 23, 2024, just under two weeks after Prime Video’s Fallout show premiered.
Fallout London was postponed from the third quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2023 in June to avoid interference with Starfield. However, it looks like the team needs a little more time to properly complete this mod.Shared to reduce waiting time A 13-minute overview of Fallout London This doesn’t really explain why the world is excited about this work.
Statement from Fallout London developer and Team FOLON.
Official release announcement video: https://t.co/MfmDExpqGa pic.twitter.com/Pz5AGfsHrW
— Team FOLON (@TeamFOLON) December 23, 2023
Team FOLON shared the following news X/Twitter, “The content was completed as planned, but after careful consideration, we realized that our testing process may not be as robust as we hoped.”
“Frankly, the main factor influencing this decision is the composition of the writing team,” Team Foron continued. “A significant portion of our team members are from conflict-affected areas, which naturally impacts our focus on MOD.As a result, we are behind schedule.The team Only through smart reorganization and reskilling of our members did we manage to cope.”Catching up will come at the cost of testing.
“Our commitment is to deliver a polished, as close to perfect experience as possible. You only get one chance with your first release. We aim to deliver a memorable Fallout London experience. We want to avoid the release issues that have plagued other planned communities and industries in recent days. As a result, we are acting with caution and choosing to postpone. We have decided that this new date not only allows us to complete sufficient testing, but also aligns with the expectations surrounding the Fallout TV series. “
Building London in Fallout 4 is no easy feat. Our team did a great job! #fall out #falloutlondon #TeamForon #Fallout 4 #falloutmod pic.twitter.com/oNa3TA8u9Z
— Team FOLON (@TeamFOLON) December 27, 2023
Team FOLON also took time to talk about the next Fallout 4 next-gen patch, scheduled for 2024, and shared that they have no plans to release mods with new updates at this time.
“While we are also aware of the status of Bethesda’s new Fallout 4 update and have no plans to release Fallout London with a new update, we cannot predict the changes they may implement.” Team FOLON said. “Nevertheless, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering the mod as soon as possible on the new release date.”
For more, check out the news that the team had to cut characters based on Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, and how Bethesda continues to provide work for Fallout London modders.
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