Why is it so difficult to play Fallout games on PC right now?

is littered with settlements for the Sole Survivor to both liberate and protect and while some of them can be rather challenging, one of the most disappointingly simple just became a whole lot more interesting. After joining forces with Preston Garvey and the Minutemen, players will be sent all over the Commonwealth to help people in need as they attempt to reform society. Sunshine Tidings Co-Op, a fairly large settlement that's been overrun by Feral Ghouls, is a little disappointing given the dullness of the encounter, but a new mod aims to fix that.

The madness of Fallout 4 is undoubtedly one of its biggest appeals. As you traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of your child, sometimes it's good to let off some steam, courtesy of some of the game's best weapons.

A Fallout 4 player has shared a clip of their character defeating two Yao Guai while unarmed. There are many ways to defeat the Fallout 4 bestiary, and the Yao Guai is a hurdle that unarmed players eventually have to overcome.

AFallout 4 player shares a clip in which Cait floats up to them as if she's swimming through the air. There are many Fallout 4 companions to choose from, and Cait has become a favorite with some players, but this may be the most bizarre thing that she's done.

throws the Sole Survivor head first into the world of post-apocalyptic Boston, along with all the violence and brutality that comes along with that harsh reality. has never been a franchise that shies away from some of the darker side of morality, allowing decisions to be made to fit any roleplay style. This, of course, means that the Sole Survivor can go full dark side and really indulge their evil urges if they so desire, and there are plenty of evil things to do in.

The PS5 version of Fallout 4 should now be available to all PS Plus members no matter how you first claimed the game, as Bethesda has confirmed the edition provided by the now defunct PS Plus Collection will offer the free upgrade. There were some initial issues surrounding PS Plus Extra users gaining access, which were the first to be resolved, and now it won't block those who redeemed the RPG through the PS Plus Collection either.

You know what Doom (1993) really needs? Microtransactions. All those free health and armour packs lying around are a waste. Imagine the big bucks id Software could've made if it had monetised the Cacodemon out of 'em.

In a recent interview, Fallout director Todd Howard said that Bethesda plans to «predominately keep» the franchise in the United States and explained his reasoning. Although Howard left the door open for non-US Fallout settings in the future, it seems unlikely given the franchise's established theme.

A Fallout 4 player has built a unique fortune-teller hut for notorious settler Mama Murphy. Settlement building has been a prominent feature of Fallout 4 since its release, and this player has thought of a unique tribute to Mama Murphy.

players can exploit a seemingly never-ending part of a story mission to farm fusion cells, along with other items. Fusion cells are a type of ammunition used by laser-based weapons and can be found in specific locations, or on specific enemy types such as Institute synths.

For years Fallout fans have wondered if a video game in the franchise will ever leave the United States for another country. According to Fallout lore, the nuclear war of 2077 upon which the franchise is based was not localized to the U.S., but a global event. And so, the idea of traipsing astound post-apocalyptic London or even Canada has long-been mooted by fans.

Nearing a decade after its original release, Bethesda has ported Fallout 4 to PS5, promising the kind of improved technical performance that you'd expect from a generation-jumping upgrade. But does the once highly-rated, open world RPG still hold up in 2024?