Fallout: London mod team eyes game dev careers post-launch

Following the impending release of Fallout: London, a mod for Fallout 4, the talented modding team, known as Team FOLON, has expressed their ambitions to transition into professional game development. Fallout: London is a fan-created expansion that unlocks an entirely new experience in the post-apocalyptic setting, this time setting players in the remnants of London. With a reputation for its expansive content that includes unique factions and landmarks, the project has garnered much attention from the Fallout community. Despite there being no plans for further expansions of the mod, Team FOLON, now a trademarked company, is inspired by the success of the Skyrim mod 'The Forgotten City,' which evolved into a standalone game. The team, however, acknowledges the financial challenges ahead, contrasting their situation with Modern Storyteller, which received government funding. Apart from focusing on new game development, some members will contribute to other major modding projects such as Fallout: Vault 13, which reimagines the original Fallout using Fallout 4's Creation Engine. This trend of modders turning professional was highlighted by Bethesda's Creations initiative for Skyrim. As Fallout fans await the release of Fallout: London, they're encouraged to keep up with the latest updates and mods for both Starfield and Fallout 4.

Fallout: London is an expansive mod for Fallout 4 that allows players to explore a post-apocalyptic version of London, complete with new factions and locations. It is set for release in April.

Background Information: Fallout 4, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game that is part of the Fallout series. It was originally released in 2015 and is known for its open-world exploration, in-depth crafting system, and player choice-driven narrative. The game's setting is commonly in a post-nuclear war America known as The Commonwealth. Modding has been a significant part of the Fallout community, with players creating and sharing a range of modifications that enhance or completely alter the gameplay experience. The move from modding to professional game development is exemplified by projects such as 'The Forgotten City', which started as a mod for Skyrim and later became a critically acclaimed standalone title.