GOG.com is due to host the massive and highly anticipated Fallout: London mod for Fallout 4, which could pave the way for a more simple installation of large-scale mods in the future. Signs of it on the site are already there, so it’s more or less official now. Team FOLON, the mod developers, were thrown a curveball when Bethesda announced they’d soon be releasing the next-gen update for Fallout 4 back in April. This came just weeks before Fallout: London was expected to launch, creating another big delay on the expected release date.
The move from GOG serves as a test for potentially expanding their support to other large-scale mods further down the line, highlighting their commitment to supporting the modding community. If it is a success, this trial could result in more extensive and ambitious mod projects, as gamers enjoy a seamless installation experience.
In an interview with VG247, GOG senior business development manager Marcin Paczyński calls the move a “trial run” in response to whether they think supporting more “large-scale modding projects” will be on the agenda once done with Fallout: London.
A brief history of the Fallout: London launch
Team FOLON had been unable to adapt Fallout: London to Bethesda’s next-gen Fallout 4 update, and they decided to finalize it for the old-gen version by offering a downgrade solution for players. While the next-gen update will bring with it improved visuals, Fallout: London will bring an entirely new landscape. As its name would suggest, it brings London into the nuclear apocalypse, which is essentially like having a new game altogether – the first time the franchise would take place outside of the United States.
With GOG stepping in, they have completely simplified the process. By working with the mod’s developers, they’ve given players a straightforward method to install the mod, whether they own Fallout 4 on GOG or Steam, without going through complex installation procedures.
Not every launcher gets to celebrate
There is, however, bad news for Epic Games Store users. These copies of Fallout 4 won’t be compatible with the new Fallout: London mod as Epic Games Store doesn’t allow you to roll back previous-gen versions.
The decision for GOG to step in and support Fallout: London is a big deal financially speaking. The mod is over 40GB in size, so this brings considerable costs and risks. However, GOG is hopeful that there will be a positive response from the community that will justify the expenses incurred and lead to future initiatives. In summary, if this trial is successful, mod accessibility could be revolutionized and this would be beneficial to both players and developers.
