Who developed Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout: New Vegas is developed by Obsidian Entertainment.

Where can I play Fallout: New Vegas?

You can play Fallout: New Vegas through its official Steam page.

When was Fallout: New Vegas published?

Fallout: New Vegas was released on Steam on 2010-10-19.

What genre is Fallout: New Vegas?

Fallout: New Vegas is categorized as Action / RPG.

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Fallout: New Vegas

Choose sides across the Mojave Wasteland, Hoover Dam, and the New Vegas Strip in this open-world action RPG built around choice, reputation, and combat flexibility.

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Oct 2010

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About Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas places you in a conflict-heavy Mojave where rival factions compete for control. Your choices drive who rises, who falls, and how the final struggle resolves.

Across the desert, Hoover Dam, and the neon Strip, the game combines open-world freedom with role-playing depth through faction reputation, companion control tools, and multiple combat approaches.

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Quick Facts

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platform: Steam
Genre: Action / RPG

Gameplay Basics

How Fallout: New Vegas Plays

The game blends open-world exploration, combat choice, and decision-driven narrative outcomes across major Mojave conflict zones.

Explore the MojaveTravel between wasteland settlements, Hoover Dam, and the New Vegas Strip as your decisions shape the wider conflict.
Single-Player FocusProgress is built around one-player role-play, where your path and ending depend on your long-term choices.
Combat FlexibilitySwitch between real-time action and V.A.T.S. targeting to control pace, precision, and survival strategy.

First Campaign

Beginner Path for New Players

A stable first run focuses on understanding factions, learning systems early, and avoiding rushed commitments to major outcomes.

Map Before You CommitLearn the major factions and regional tensions first so your early decisions support the direction you want later.
Use Companion CommandsThe Companion Wheel helps direct allies quickly, making early fights and travel decisions easier to manage.
Read Reputation ChangesWatch Reputation System shifts after quests and interactions so you can predict consequences before key turning points.

Systems Guide

Key Systems to Master

Several headline systems define your experience, from companion control and reputation tracking to difficulty and gear customization.

Reputation SystemYour actions are tracked by faction, directly influencing trust, hostility, and the direction of later mission outcomes.
Companion WheelIssue commands efficiently to companions to improve tactical control while exploring and fighting.
Hardcore ModeEnable the optional Hardcore ruleset for a more demanding campaign that rewards careful planning.
Weapon ModificationUse the weapon configuration system to adjust gear and see modifications reflected as you refine loadouts.