Fallout 4 is now pre-loading on PlayStation 4 for those who preordered the digital version of Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG, the studio has confirmed on Twitter.
Sadly, the same thing can't be said for Xbox One owners, who ran into a spot of bother pre-loading the hotly anticipated sequel. In turns out that some users--that is, those who didn't set their console to 'always on'---may have found a placeholder file instead of the actual game.
So, the good news is that those of you who have pre-ordered Fallout 4 can look forward to playing the game straight away as soon as November 10 comes knocking, which we imagine most of you are probably going to do. In fact, we imagine some of you (not that we'd advocate doing this) have already decided to book some quality time off work in order to enjoy the sights and sounds of post-apocalyptic Boston. If so, Bethesda's Pete Hines has a rather humorous Tweet worth checking out.
Last week it was confirmed that the Fallout 4 will require 26.2GB of space on your PS4 hard drive, putting it slightly smaller than its Xbox One counterpart. In terms of performance, Bethesda has confirmed a steady 30fps for the game on Sony's current-generation console. In addition, PlayStation Vita owners can also take advantage of Sony's Remote Play functionality, allowing them to take their copy of Fallout 4 on the go. The game will also require a small day-one patch to be downloaded when you boot it up for the first time.
Fallout 4 takes place in Boston, U.S., some 200 years after a nuclear war devastated the country, and like Fallout 3, players will emerge from the confines of the Vault to a post-apocalyptic wasteland inhabited by feral creatures and other hazards. Fallout 4 utilizes the Creation Engine, which was previously responsible for powering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on last-generation consoles, though it has been modified for new hardware. Unlike previous entries in the Fallout franchise, this latest title will include full voice acting for the player character, the 'Sole Survivor,' and feature branching dialogue paths similar to the Mass Effect series.
The main character will be voiced by Brian T. Delaney and Courtenay Taylor for the male and female version of the Sole Survivor, respectively. Players will be joined in Fallout 4 by a canine companion named Dogmeat, and will also have the ability to build and deconstruct settlements and buildings throughout the game world. The game will also receive extensive post-launch support and has more lines of dialogue than Fallout 3 and Skyrim. Check out our feature on how to keep your partner happy while you sink some major hours into Fallout 4, and view the game's launch trailer while you're at it.
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