C’mon Microsoft, even the makers of Fallout New Vegas want a remaster
New New Vegas?
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Obsidian game directors Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky have expressed excitement at the idea of aFalloutNew Vegas“graphical remaster”.
Speaking in an interview with TheGamer.com concerning the unveiling ofThe Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition’simpending release, Cain and Boyarsky said that a remastered version ofNew Vegaswould be “awesome” (via TheGamer).
Though Cain stressed that the decision wasn’t “up to [him]”, both directors seem very keen on the idea of a “graphical remaster” for the fan-favorite classic.
Originally released in 2011,Fallout: New Vegastells the story of a courier’s journey through the post-apocalyptic wastes of the Mojave desert. The immersive, open-world experience sees the player negotiate a tense political standoff between several different factions as the remnants of human civilization vie for control over New Vegas – one of the few major cities to survive the nuclear war between China and the United States.
In the same interview,The Outer Worldsproduction director Eric DeMilt spoke as to whyNew Vegasresonates so strongly with fans: “when it came out, it had stability issues, [but] it’s overcome those and now people are able to get back to that game, because those characters and stories are just rich, and people want to be in there.”
A kick in the head
Cain and Boyarsky’s excitement comes off of the back of the recently announcedThe Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, a comprehensive and polished repackaging ofThe Outer Worldscomplete with touched-up graphics, gameplay tweaks, and a complete roster of DLC for players to enjoy.
Given thatOuter Worldsis something of aspiritual successortoNew Vegas, it’s only natural that discussion would veer towards Obsidian’s earlier work, too. Though nothing has been confirmed as of yet, it’s exciting to think that aNew Vegasremaster might be on the cards in the future.
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New Vegasoffered a distinctive RPG experience that has stayed with me to this day. However, my attempts to revisit the harsh and absurd world of the Mojave have often been stymied by the game’s dated graphics. As I made my way towards New Vegas in the game’s opening act, despite the compelling writing and immersive setting, I found the game’s relentless muddiness to be overwhelming. Despite my best efforts, I simply couldn’t stick with my playthrough.
Though I hate to admit it, I have clearly been spoiled by modern titles. It would be wonderful to seeNew Vegasreceive a much-needed new coat of paint. It would be a real treat for a classic title as well-regarded asNew Vegasto receive much-deserved love and attention in the form of a graphical remaster.
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