Choose between Fallout 3 and New Vegas to decide your adventure.
Choose between Fallout 3 and New Vegas to decide your adventure.
Vegas? Hell no, fallout 3 was amazing, I completed all the missions and all the add ons, I couldn't get into Vegas, it didn't feel the same.
It seems you're curious about the next installment in the series. Will Fallout 4 will likely continue the narrative from Fallout 3, exploring new worlds and characters. For Fallout NVR, details may vary, but it's expected to build on the established lore.
Other tales exist
Different narratives unfold
Unique accounts await discovery
New tale emerges, no further details. The setting shifts closer to the Capital Wasteland from Fallout 3 than the Mojave Wasteland of New Vegas. Some elements from Fallout 3 might appear in Fallout 4, mainly factions or places. For example, a side quest in Fallout 3 requires hunting an android for the Institute in Boston. Fallout 4 is set there and includes both the Institute and androids. Bethesda likely nods to both eras. If you can afford it, consider getting both. You’ll have ample time before Fallout 4 starts, and they’ll significantly reduce the wait.
Fallout 3. New Vegas shines only when you’ve experienced Fallout 3; without that context, the game feels quite lacking. Its mood and narrative hook draw you in, but you’ll soon crave more depth that Fallout 3 offers, which New Vegas delivers—but at the cost of a less engaging world to explore. New Vegas boasts richer DLC and active modding, making it a stronger alternative. So, start with Fallout 3 first. Fallout 4 will heavily nod to Fallout 3 and probably overlook New Vegas entirely.