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One of Fallout: New Vegas' Most Ambitious Mods Is Canceled – Here’s Why - theGeek.games

One of Fallout: New Vegas’ Most Ambitious Mods Is Canceled – Here’s Why

Fallout: New Mexico, a mod that aimed to take players to the post-apocalyptic landscapes of New Mexico, has been officially canceled. The creator, Zapshock, explained the decision by stating, “I must prioritize my mental health,” marking the end of an eight-year-long development journey.

 

After years of development, Fallout: New Mexico has been shelved indefinitely. Zapshock, who began work on the mod back in 2016, shared the disappointing news. Fans had their first scare in mid-2024 when the team behind the project seemed to disappear, only to celebrate its brief revival. Now, however, its cancellation is final.

Zapshock made the announcement on the mod’s official Discord server (via TheGamer):
“After much reflection, I’ve made the tough decision to cancel Fallout: New Mexico. This project has been my passion, my obsession, and a huge part of my life for years. I’ve poured thousands of hours into it – countless late nights and early mornings.”
He continued, “But as much as I love this project, I have to prioritize my mental health and face reality. Our team is very small (fewer than four members), the workload is overwhelming, and the financial and personal costs are simply too high. Continuing is just not sustainable for me or anyone involved, including our voice actors.”

Zapshock expressed heartfelt gratitude toward fans:
“Letting go of something you’ve poured your heart into is painful, but necessary. To everyone who supported this project – through words of encouragement, feedback, excitement, and just believing in what we were doing – I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With this announcement, the dream of exploring a post-apocalyptic Mexico in Fallout comes to an end.

Many mods don’t make it through their grueling development cycles, as these projects can take years to complete. One notable exception is Fallout: London, an ambitious mod for Fallout 4 that launched in 2024. As the title suggests, this mod brought players to a post-apocalyptic version of London.

The project faced its fair share of challenges, including the unexpected announcement of a next-gen version of Fallout 4, yet it still emerged as one of the most celebrated fan creations ever. The team behind Fallout: London was so proud of their accomplishment that they decided to establish their own independent studio, a significant leap forward in the gaming industry.

Source: 3djuegos

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