Much like a ghoul, Fallout 4 ain't exactly a looker. The game's debut trailer was exciting, no doubt about that – but we can probably safely assume that it's not going to be a graphical masterpiece. That's okay, though, because it'll likely be gigantic, crammed with hidden areas and secrets to find. And even though it doesn't appear to be packed with post-processing effects, Bethesda's global community lead has stated that the "stuff that we're doing will never work" on the PlayStation 3.
There was some speculation that the title would be cross-gen, but it was only revealed for the PlayStation 4 and other new-gen formats this week. Of course, it's no great surprise to see the studio skip the ageing hardware – it could barely get any of its older games running on Sony's last-gen system. If we assume that this new entry will be bigger in scope than its predecessors, then we could comfortably see it setting a PS3 on fire – after all, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim almost did the same.
[source neogaf.com, via vg247.com]
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Thank God for that.
The Witcher 3 has proved that games can be massive and look incredible, so there's that.
I'm not buying this day one though. After F3, NV and Skyrim I'm going to leave it a bit to let them iron out the bugs.
I guess we are likely to hear that about most 'gen 8 only' games now. At least while there are still multi-generation console games releasing.
I must say that some scenes of Fallout 4- particularly those featuring the environment and city - do look quite good and more 'gen 8' quality but certain scenes do look gen 7 and in my opinion worse than Fallout 3 - particularly at the end - look at the main characters hand and hair!!! that dog looks like Riley from gen 7 CoD: Ghosts too....
Honestly, I was relieved when I saw Fallouts trailer: finally some footage that was totally believable and will probably look like what we're gonna get when it arrives. This doesn't mean I'll pick it up day 1 because of my troubled past with Bethesda games on launch. And it's not just the bugs I'm afraid of, cause as if its fallout 3 shoes aren't hard enough to fill, I feel The Witcher 3 brought the genre and what we expect from a western RPG to a whole new level.
I never had any issues with Fallout 3 or NV. They're some of my favorite games and the new one has me excited. I don't care that the graphics aren't gorgeous. I just want it to have that expansive world I can explore
I see PR ears behind that. Fist create rumors that game will be on ps3, then tell, that it has super graphics never seen before, so it's not possible on ps3. OMG!!! I am sold....
It probably isn't possible on last gen hardware without severe restrictions. People seem to forget that November of 2006 was a long time ago..........
Why are we still complaining about this game's visuals? I had absolutely no problem with the way it looked in the trailer. I was actually pretty impressed! Character models could use a little work, but everything else was fine. It's a damn trailer, the final product may end up looking a little better! Patience, please!
@sub12 yeah it's still pretty crazy and impressive how much life they were able to squeeze out of a 2006 console as it was!
Same engine again? Probably.
I'm glad the trailer was proper, real in game engine stuff. Excited for this.
Platted fallout 3 . What a massive grind some of that was but so worth it. Will be buying this most certainly
I read somewhere fallout 4 is meant to be 3 times the map size of skyrim. If true that is one huge area to explore.
Good.
@Johnnycide
"I'm not buying this day one though. After F3, NV and Skyrim I'm going to leave it a bit to let them iron out the bugs."
Yeah, I hardly ever get anything day one anymore. As you say, I'd rather wait until the various patches are released and the bugs are ironed out. Just the age we live in I suppose.
@KALofKRYPTON I'd love if it were the same engine! PS3 hardware being ridiculous has nothing to do with the FO3 engine being poor. Ever play it or NV on a good PC?
No game/system is bad for being old, so no need to have a last-gen version of 4 when there are already 3 and NV. Play those. On a good PC tho 😉
Bethesda has there work cut out for them with The Witcher 3 looking amazing graphic-wise, & with the content that also backs it up, The Witcher 3 has set new standards for RPG's this gen.
@larry_koopa Same here, not to mention the price will be cheaper too by then.
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