Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is a 2008 post-apocalyptic action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Fallout 3 is a 2008 post-apocalyptic action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the third main installment in the Fallout series and the first developed by Bethesda after acquiring the franchise rights from Interplay Entertainment. Set in the Washington, D.C. area in the year 2277, the game follows a young character from Vault 101 searching for a missing father in the ruins of the Capital Wasteland.

Gameplay

Fallout 3 combines role-playing progression with first-person shooting elements. It features real-time combat, character skills and attributes, and the ability to explore the open world in either first-person or third-person view.

Setting and story

The game takes place in the Capital Wasteland, a post-nuclear version of the Washington, D.C. region. The story begins when the player character leaves Vault 101 and ventures into the wasteland to search for a missing father.

Release and platforms

Fallout 3 launched in North America on October 28, 2008, followed by releases in other regions later that year. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Legacy

The game marked Bethesda’s first mainline Fallout title after acquiring the franchise and helped redefine the series’ presentation with full 3D graphics and real-time combat. It later received multiple expansions and a Game of the Year Edition.