Fallout fans, get ready for something big! The highly anticipated fan-made Fallout project, Fallout:Bakersfield, just revealed its first full trailer – and it looks incredibly impressive.
With visuals and gameplay that feel straight out of a Bethesda studio, this mod transforms the dark, post-apocalyptic streets of Necropolis into a thrilling first-person shooter. If you’ve ever wanted to experience classic Fallout from a fresh angle, this might be the surprise hit you’ve been waiting for.
A Fresh Twist on the Iconic Necropolis
The first trailer has officially landed, and it’s already turning heads in the Fallout fan community. This ambitious FPS adaptation, part of the emerging GZDoom Fallout series scene, reimagines the iconic Necropolis zone from the original Fallout 1, but with a gritty FPS twist that feels fresh and intense. Here’s first teaser that dropped 2 years ago.
Built with the GZDoom engine, the project captures the atmosphere of classic Fallout while adding fast-paced action and immersive shooting mechanics.
Crafting a Standalone Experience
Fallout: Bakersfield, developed solo by Alexander “Red888guns” Berezin, offers a fresh take on the Fallout universe. Rather than recreating the full game, Berezin focuses on a smaller, self-contained experience – something like a Fallout-flavoured episode. It’s similar in spirit to the Midgar section of FINAL FANTASY VII: rich in mood, story, and character, but compact enough to stand on its own.
This approach allows Berezin to put extra care into the details. The Fallout Bakersfield mod concentrates on atmosphere, gameplay, and design within a limited area. By keeping the scope tight, Berezin creates an immersive world that feels cinematic and engaging, without overwhelming players with too much content.
The trailer highlights this style with gritty visuals and a dark, moody art direction. One standout scene reveals an intense boss fight, hinting at a focused narrative arc that could exist independently from the larger Fallout timeline. Even with the limits of solo development and modding tools, Berezin clearly knows how to mix strong design and effective storytelling.
Solo Development and Future Prospects
It’s even more impressive that Alexander Berezin is working on Fallout: Bakersfield in his free time. At the same time, he’s also helping to create a Fallout-style RPG for New Blood Interactive, called Fallout Necropolis FPS.
The full version should come out in 2027, so fans have lots of time to share ideas, follow updates, and support the project. If the final release is as good as the trailer suggests, this mod could become a must-play for both classic Fallout fans and people who enjoy first-person shooter games.
A Love Letter to the Fallout Series
Fallout has long been a legendary name in the gaming world, known for its dark humor, wasteland survival, and unforgettable storytelling. So when a fan mod like Fallout: Bakersfield shows up with this level of quality, it’s no surprise the community is buzzing. The visuals, gameplay, and style look so polished, you might think Bethesda released it themselves.
But with all the excitement comes a big question: Will Bethesda allow it to continue? Fan-made projects like this often face legal problems, especially when they use famous game worlds. This mod doesn’t try to make money and was clearly made with love for Fallout, but its high quality and familiar content might still get attention from the company.
Bethesda has reacted in different ways to fan projects in the past – some were supported, while others were stopped. Still, many fans hope the studio will see Bakersfield as a respectful tribute, not something dangerous.
At its heart, Fallout: Bakersfield is a love letter to the original games. Instead of being a big-budget remake, it’s a fan project made by one person outside the AAA game industry. It shows how much passion and talent dedicated fans can bring to a beloved series.
Waiting for Bethesda Move
Whether Bethesda decides to support it or take action, Fallout: Bakersfield has already made an impact. It proves that great ideas and powerful game experiences can come from outside traditional studios. For Fallout fans, this mod is more than just a fan creation – it’s a celebration of everything they love about the series.