The wait for *Fallout 5 *continues and with the post-apocalyptic setting joining the likes of *The Elder Scrolls VI *in the list of Bethesda titles that seem as though they will never see the light of day in our lifetimes, fans are getting angsty. After all, the Fallout franchise began its life way back in 1997, and since then, it has become a cornerstone of the gaming sphere. Now, with nine mainline entries under its belt, alongside multiple spin-offs, remasters, and even a hit Prime live-action adaptation, it is no wonder that fans want more.
However, despite *Fallout 5 *first being announced back in 2022 as the next major Bethesda project after *The Elder Scrolls VI, *we have yet to receive any further information since.
However, it is not all doom and gloom as Fallout’s dedicated modding community are keeping the franchise alive by offering new and unique ways to experience some of our favorite installments in the franchise. In this case, it will be *Fallout: New Vegas, *which just welcomed a brand-new mod titled *Fallout: The New West. *
Created by the United West Team, *Fallout: The New West *offers an alternate start for *Fallout: New Vegas. “*Before the Mojave ever knew your name, Odysseus did,” the official mod description reads. “Processed, numbered, and confined within Tibbets Prison, you begin your adventure unlike anywhere you have ever been before. In this exciting introduction to Fallout: The New West, you begin to learn the story that will unfold in the coming years.”
Set within Tibbets Prison, players will embark on a never-before-seen journey with a brand-new player background designed for role-playing opportunities. With brand-new characters introduced, developing plotlines, new gear and traits tailored to the alternate start, and even a fully featured and polished custom intro movie for the game, this mod is perfect for those who want just another excuse to boot up the beloved *Fallout: New Vegas. *
The Army wanted a new disciplinary barracks… But then Vault-Tec and Poseidon Oil got involved, and that’s when things began to turn… All of it under the watchful eye of the government’s finest minds, and an artificial intelligence to coordinate the lot. They even gave it a name: ODYSSEUS. A poetic choice, for a machine built to keep men from ever going home.
All you need is a PC and a copy of *Fallout: New Vegas *to be able to run *Fallout: The New West, *which offers everything from artistically crafted criminal traits, alternate entry points to the Mojave Wasteland, 15 new fully voiced NPCs featuring 3,000+ lines of dialogue, seven fully voiced quests adapted from the Van Buren design documents, and gameplay systems, choice architecture inspired by classic Fallout titles, and much more. Put simply, this is a must-play for some of the most dedicated Fallout fans, and better yet, it is completely free to download and play now.