Fallout: London modders reveal next game is ahead of schedule
The team behind the massive Fallout: London mod has shared an update on their future plans. While the highly anticipated second DLC for their mod is taking longer than originally expected, the developers say their next full game is coming along better than planned.
Team FOLON, the studio formed by the Fallout: London Strangelove team, made the announcement in a blog post titled "Future of Team FOLON." The group has been working on both wrapping up Fallout: London's content while building out their professional indie studio identity.
The Last Orders delay
The second DLC for Fallout: London, called "The Last Orders," will still arrive eventually. The modders acknowledged the delay but emphasized that development continues steadily.
Notably, the team is using the mod project as a foundation. They are building a British apocalypse on top of Bethesda's Boston setting, and that work is serving as a springboard into establishing themselves as a professional studio.
Next game running ahead
In the announcement post, the team revealed their next game is actually running ahead of schedule. This is notable given how ambitious Fallout: London has been. The project represents one of the most substantial total conversion mods in recent years.
The contrast is interesting. The mod DLC faces the kind of delays that large-scale community projects often encounter. Meanwhile the new game, which presumably has more traditional development constraints, is moving faster than expected.
Professional transition
The Fallout: London team has been transparent about their goal to transition from modders to professional developers. This update suggests that transition is proceeding well.
For players who have followed the mod's development, this is encouraging news. The team has demonstrated they can manage a massive project while also building something new. That dual capacity suggests a level of organizational maturity that bodes well for their future releases.
What this means for fans
Fallout: London fans can expect "The Last Orders" DLC to arrive when it is ready. The eventual release will come when the team feels it is done. The news about their next game suggests the studio has a sustainable development pipeline.
For Crosspad readers who follow modding communities, this is a good example of how a successful mod can lead to professional opportunities. The team is not abandoning their community roots. They are building on them.
The practical takeaway is simple. The Fallout: London project continues. The team is growing. And their next full game might arrive sooner than anyone expected.
Sources: Rock Paper Shotgun, Team FOLON