Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

Impressive Fallout New California Mod Is Almost Ready To Leave Beta

Fallout New California is a total conversion mod with Obsidian and Bethesda's blessing, and it's almost ready for a full release.
This article is over 5 years old and may contain outdated information

For those that followed my work at other sites like CBS, you’ll remember that I am an absolute mod addict. Fallout New California is one of those mod projects that I have religiously followed through the years, and the impressive total conversion mod is just about ready to leave Beta. 

Recommended Videos

For this mod to work (only on PC, sorry console players), Fallout: New Vegas is imperative. Once the mod is loaded, the vanilla game will pop up with a new menu asking players if they want to play New Vegas or New California. After 8 years of development, the mod finally went into beta back in October of last year and now, after tireless testing, it looks like it’s just about ready for its full official launch.

Some Bethesda fans may be curious as to how this mod fell under Obsidian or Bethesda’s radar. Good news, it hasn’t! Not only that, it’s actually received Bethesda’s blessing, even more so when VP of marketing, Pete Hines, had to step in to help them navigate the legal waters once an official New California tabletop game was revealed. 

Stability and bug fixes were a huge focus for the team when the beta first went live and they detailed all of the changes they’ve made since then right here. For many Fallout fans, Obsidian’s take on the Wasteland with New Vegas was a favourite, so being able to take that experience and relive it anew is a wonderful accomplishment for those that have been looking for another reason to dive back in.

The team previously mentioned: “Some people grossly underestimate how massive FNC is! Some people gross overestimate it. But in the end, you’ll just have to play it. It is very rich with Fallout lore, packed with characters that are memorable and interesting, has many deeply immersive moments, epic battles, wild plot twits, it looks great, and players will be hapy, I’m sure to finally get a rich non-linear single player role playing game back in the original West Coast close in spirit with Fallout 1 and 2, between 3 and New Vegas.”

Get started with your own beta experience right here


Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Liana Ruppert
Liana Ruppert
With an arguably unhealthy obsession with Dragon Age and Mass Effect, Liana is wildly passionate about all things in the gaming community. From shooters, to RPGs, if it's out - she's playing it. A medically retired US Sailor and now full-time hoarder of gaming collectibles, Liana's passion for everything in the gaming industry is palpable. Also, if you lose her in a crowd, just casually mention any BioWare game and the crazy pterodactyl screech will without a doubt follow. You can follow her on Twitter @DirtyEffinHippy or email her for editorial inquiries at [email protected]!