Fallout fans, rejoice! An amazing modding project is in the works that promises to breathe new life into one of the franchise’s most beloved titles. Imagine experiencing the iconic world of Fallout 2 in glorious 3D, roaming the wastelands, and embarking on epic quests like never before.
This ambitious mod, known as Project Arroyo, is making waves in the gaming community with its promise to deliver a fun and nostalgic gaming experience, joining the hall of fame of mods for the timeless game.
What to Expect from Project Arroyo, the Fallout 2 Remake
The team behind the incredible mod wants to set the record straight: it’s not just a remaster, it’s a full-blown remake.
It’s not simply sprucing up old textures and sounds, it’s rebuilding Fallout 2 from the ground up, bringing it to life in glorious 3D using Fallout 4‘s engine. This means a whole new level of immersion and excitement for fans of the classic game.
Regarding the game’s content, Arroyo isn’t just sticking to the script. The team promises to include cut content and elements from the Restoration Project, along with plenty of new locations to explore. But don’t worry, everything will stay true to the lore of the game’s universe.
Due to legal reasons, all the voice lines will be redone from scratch. But don’t fret, the team is committed to capturing the essence of the original dialogue. Plus, it’s using the Extended Dialogue Interface mod to bypass Fallout 4‘s dialogue option cap.
Our 3D artist Harra is making great progress!
We can't wait to show this off when it is fully finished. https://t.co/XLrUrMZ1VC
— Fallout 4: Project Arroyo (@ArroyoProject) March 23, 2024
Even those iconic low-intelligence dialogue options are making a comeback. And for non-English speakers, translations will likely come after the English release.
The team is primarily focused on creating standalone content. And sorry, but driving the Highwayman in real-time is off the table for now. Blame it on Fallout 4‘s loading system and the sheer complexity of building a new physics engine.
Project Arroyo is an Astronomically Large Affair
Project Arroyo will be PC-exclusive because of storage limitations on consoles and the use of F4SE.
The game will include Home Plate-styled player homes, though large exterior building areas are not currently in the cards. You’ll have free rein to add your own settlement systems post-release.
And yes, you’ll be able to play after the ending, though don’t expect a ton of new content post-credits. As for voice actors, they’ll be recruiting eventually, but not quite yet. And for music lovers, all tracks from the original Fallout 2 OST will be remade for copyright reasons.
Onto the world space. Project Arroyo is expanding existing locations and shrinking areas of little significance to create a seamless playable area twice the size of Fallout 4.
As for the release date, the creators remain tight-lipped, so don’t hold your breath for a release anytime soon.
Will you be giving the Project Arroyo mod a shot? What aspect of it are you excited about the most? Let us know in the comments below!
