‘Fallout 4’ officially revealed, Internet explodes
Get ready to head back into the wasteland.
After innumerable hoax reports and countless months of wishful thinking, fans of the post-apocalyptic Fallout series finally have something worth staring at. Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 4 is, in fact, real.
The publisher posted a countdown clock Tuesday. A trailer went live Wednesday morning. Check it out:
As far as teasers go, it's got pretty much everything you could ask for: mystery, a haunting version of The Ink Spots' "It's All Over But The Crying," hints of the game's future and past, creepy mutants, an awesome dog, and, perhaps most importantly, the hair-raising narration of series mainstay Ron Perlman, including his iconic line "War. War never changes."
The video also seemingly confirms a few rumors. Fallout 4 is at least partially set in Boston, judging by the inclusion of a Paul Revere statue and Fenway Park in the trailer. And it hints — just hints — that we might be able to explore the world of Fallout in the days before the atomic apocalypse that plays such an important role in the game's fiction (though certainly, that could just be a storytelling device of the trailer).
Hoping to see Dogmeat again? We're not sure if it's him, but a German Shepherd is the star of the trailer, sniffing around the desolate remains of a once-happy home before meeting up with his human companion. Please let us play as the dog. Please.
That’s up in the air, but here's what's certain. The game is being developed for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Game maker Todd Howard, who led the creation of the immensely popular Fallout 3 and Bethesda’s equally-vaunted The Elder Scrolls series, is once again in charge.
“We know what this game means to everyone,” Howard said in a statement. “The time and technology have allowed us to be more ambitious than ever. We’ve never been more excited about a game, and we can’t wait to share it.”
The news swept across the web like wildfire. Within an hour of the announcement, 'Fallout 4' was Twitter's top trending topic. 'Bethesda' is in the top ten. Well done, marketing people.
When will be get to play it? Right now, there's no telling, though we suspect Bethesda will give us a little more clarity at its pre-E3 media briefing, which will be held (and streamed) at 7:00 pm PST June 14. Fans, though, can pre-order the game on its official website starting today.
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