Fallout: Miamiis an upcoming total conversion mod for the popular post-apocalyptic RPG game,Fallout 4.TheFalloutfranchise owes much of its success to the passionate modding community, whose tireless efforts have helped to keep the franchise relevant and exciting long after the release of the original game. The development ofFallout: Miamiis a prime example of this phenomenon. Since its inception in 2016, the project has attracted over 100 talented modders and artists who have worked diligently to make the mod a reality.
In an interview with Game Rant, Ezra J. Wayne, the lead voiceover director, and Luke Benjamin Carlson, the level design lead, discussed the vital role that the modding community has played in shapingFallout: Miami. With every aspect of the mod being carefully crafted to ensure its seamless integration into theFalloutuniverse,Fallout: Miamipromises to be a standout addition to the franchise.
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Wayne serves as the lead writer and voiceover director for the highly anticipatedFallout: Miamimod, responsible for creating an engaging narrative, crafting compelling dialogue, and bringing several of the mod’s characters to life. Carlson is the lead level designer who is responsible for creating a world that immerses players in post-apocalyptic Miami, complete with attention-grabbing details and realistic touches. Both individuals have devoted years to the project, and while their contributions are invaluable, they remain humbly cognizant of therole that theFalloutmodding communityand Bethesda’s unwavering support have played in bringing their vision to life. As Wayne said,
“The modding community is the development team forFallout: Miami.I think it’s just been a perfect storm of the developer fostering enough resources to make creating mods accessible, and also a huge community of people who love the mod and love the games enough to create content for it that takes years to do.”
Fallout: Miamiinvites players to explore a brand new post-apocalyptic world, set against the backdrop of the city of Miami, Florida. With an array of fresh characters, foes, and weaponry, as well as a range of new quests, the mod boasts a unique storyline that remains loyal to the overarching theme ofFallout 4.The mod was originally created by Micah999, starting out as a small-scale world space project but later evolving into a full-on DLC with various elements that could rival that of an official Fallout expansion. This includes features like new quests and storylines, a slew of new factions, and a brand-new map.
TheFalloutfranchisehas always had a dedicated modding community, which has produced some popular mods over the years. According to Wayne and Carlson, theFallout 4modding community is full of passionate and dedicated individuals who have been instrumental in makingFallout: Miamia reality. Carlson said,
“Mods have done a lot for the longevity of games. There’s always more interesting content to add. I think mods give these games longevity because, as hardware improves, mods allow for stability. You can go back and playMorrowindandElder Scrolls Arenastill, even though it’s been years because the mods that exist allow you to.”
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Bethesda’s commitment to supporting the modding communityhas also been a key factor in the continued success and growth of theFalloutfranchise. According to Wayne, Bethesda has always been supportive of modders who seek to create their own expansions and has provided the necessary tools and resources to help make it a reality. This support has fostered a thriving and long-lasting modding community that has produced, and are still producing, countless high-quality mods, includingFallout: Miami. “I wish that every developer was like that,” Wayne said.
Collaboration is a significant aspect of theFallout: Miamimod’s development process. Wayne and Carlson elaborated on the extensive teamwork involved, revealing that modders working onFallout: Miamiare also involved in various “sister projects,” including theCapital Wasteland ProjectandFallout: Cascadia. They often communicate and sharing knowledge and resources, which have helped them overcome many technical challenges they face during development.
“We are all in it together, and even if we’re not working on the same mod, we’re all going through the same things and facing a lot of the same issues,” Wayne said. “Being able to figuratively look across the street at them when we have a problem is just such a boon. The community is everything. That’s why we’re here.”
