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Fallout 4

Fallout 4 is a 2015 post-apocalyptic action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Fallout 4 is a 2015 post-apocalyptic action role-playing game set in a fictional Boston. It follows a Vault 111 survivor searching for a missing child.

What it is

Fallout 4 is the fourth main game in the Fallout series, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was released worldwide on November 10, 2015 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with later versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on April 25, 2024.

Key details

The game is set in 2287 in the Commonwealth, a post-apocalyptic version of Boston and Massachusetts. It features open-world exploration, first- and third-person play, crafting, and base-building. The story begins with the player character emerging from Vault 111 to find their child missing.

Why it matters

Fallout 4 is a major installment in a globally recognised series with a substantial Canadian player base. It is widely available in Canada on major platforms, and its release on current-gen consoles in 2024 extended its reach.

In short

  • Fallout 4 is a post-apocalyptic action role-playing game set in Boston.
  • It was released in 2015 and updated for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
  • The story follows a Vault 111 survivor searching for a missing child.
  • It is part of the Fallout series with a large Canadian player base.
Canadian angle

Fallout 4 is widely available in Canada on major console and PC platforms, and it is part of a globally recognised series with a substantial Canadian player base.

Quick questions

What is Fallout 4?
It is a post-apocalyptic action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
When was Fallout 4 released?
It was released worldwide on November 10, 2015.
Where is Fallout 4 set?
The game is set in a fictional version of Boston, Massachusetts, and the surrounding region known as the Commonwealth.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout_4
    Supports: Core release date, developer, publisher, setting, in-universe year, and 2024 platform re-releases.
  2. Fallout Wiki — https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Fallout_4
    Supports: Series placement, release date, and the VR version note.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/fallout-4/Fallout_4_Guide
    Supports: Release date, platforms, and Vault 111 premise.