While many fans of Bethesda’s popular post-apocalyptic RPG franchise,Fallout, are certainly excited aboutthe forthcoming76-branded entryin the series, it’s safe to say that there are still plenty of folks out there enjoying the company’s previous games – particularly those within the modding community. Speaking of which, the team behind the huge forthcoming project subtitledNew Californiahave finally revealed theNew Vegasmod’s official release date with a new narrative trailer.
As seen in the footage below forFallout: New California, Radian Helix Media has put together an incredibly sizable total conversion mod ofNew Vegasthat includes an original story, side quests, and eight companions. Work on the project’s side quests is still ongoing it seems, as fans will have to wait until May 26, 2025 for its official release. However, its developers have announced that there will be beta signups in July to test the main quest line.
For those unaware, Radian Helix Media has been working onFallout: New Californiafor the past five years, and it has understandably been a massive undertaking for its creators due to the sheer scope of the mod. Originally dubbed “Project Brazil”, the mod has definitely made huge strides, with the sum of its parts so far adding up to a standalone campaign and story that would do both Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment proud.
The narrative forFallout: New Californiaacts as an unofficial prequel of sorts forNew Vegas, as it features a fresh story revolving around a new player character who happens to be an adopted resident of Vault 18. Their journey will take them through the Wastelands of the New California Republic’s Cajon Pass, where each decision and action taken will influence the surface’s conflict between the NCR, Survivalist Army, and Super Mutants, as each faction is vying for supremacy.
Taking all of this into consideration, Radian Helix Media definitely have one of the most promising and sumptuous mods withNew California, and there are surely a bevy ofFalloutfans waiting to sink their teeth into its content. With this being the case, should another work-in-progress mod known asThe Frontierhit its aimed launch date around the end of 2018, thenNew Vegasdevotees will have plenty of fantastic fan-made materials to keep them busy in the Wasteland for a long time to come.
Fallout: New Californiais set to launch on August 17, 2025 through Nexus Mods and Mod DB.
