What surprised many fans was the quick turnaround between the game’s unveiling and its forthcoming release. While few are complaining about that fact, it’s odd that a AAA project such as Fallout 4 was kept under wraps until just a few months before its arrival. Apparently, however, that’s just an example of the amount of confidence that Bethesda has in the franchise.
According to Bethesda Softworks’ vice president of PR and marketing, Pete Hines, during an interview with GamesRadar, the reason for waiting so long before announcing the game was largely because the studio knew it could get away with it given the Fallout IP’s popularity.
Of course, sitting on the announcement was an intentional decision by the company, but apparently the game is now “basically done”. Suffice to say, many longtime fans will be happy to hear that the title is very much on track to arrive this year.
Bethesda’s approach to handling Fallout 4’s announcement is different to say the least, but it’s a refreshing one nonetheless. Having a blockbuster title to anticipate in mere months is better than the trend of announcing games years before their release. Understandably, this can’t be helped in every instance, nor is it the best strategy for every piece of software, but Bethesda may very well be onto something with its tactics.
Now fans just have to kick back, throw down some cash for that Pip-Boy Edition of Fallout 4 (if they feel so inclined), and wait a few more months before they’re exploring the wastelands of a post-apocalyptic Boston. Overlooking any potential delays, it won’t be too much longer for gamers now.
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Fallout 4 will be arriving for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 10, 2015.
Source: GamesRadar
