Dean Carter, the project lead on Fallout London, recently expressed his frustration in an interview with the BBC regarding Bethesda’s surprise release of Fallout 4’s next-gen update. Carter revealed that the lack of warning from Bethesda has significantly impacted their project.

The Fallout London mod, described as ‘DLC-sized,’ was originally scheduled for release on April 23. This date was strategically chosen to align with the series release and St George’s Day. However, Bethesda’s announcement of the next-gen update for Fallout 4 on April 25 forced Fallout London to postpone its release.

Carter speculated on the timing of Bethesda’s update, suggesting that it coincided with the release of a Fallout TV series. He emphasized the challenges faced by the Fallout London team due to the impending update, particularly the potential breakage of the Fallout 4 script extender.

The Fallout London team now faces the daunting task of adjusting their framework to ensure compatibility with the new update, leading to an indefinite delay in the project’s release. Carter highlighted the risk of years of work being jeopardized by Bethesda’s unexpected move.

Following Carter’s video statement, fans anticipating the unique Fallout London experience outside the US expressed disappointment towards Bethesda. Carter acknowledged the lack of communication from Bethesda and emphasized the importance of collaboration to avoid such setbacks.

The Fallout London team’s dedication to delivering a stable and immersive experience to players has been hindered by the unforeseen challenges posed by Bethesda’s sudden update. Despite the frustrations, Carter remains hopeful that a resolution can be reached through open dialogue and cooperation between the modding community and game developers.