Fallout 4 is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game was released on November 10, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game’s story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts, and follows the player character, the Sole Survivor, as they search for their kidnapped son.
Fallout 4 received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its open-world gameplay, character customization, and branching dialogue system. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide. Since its release, Fallout 4 has received several expansions and updates, including the Far Harbor and Nuka-World add-ons.
