Vault 13, the fan-led project bringing the original Fallout into Fallout 4's engine, has been cancelled.
"Vault 13 was suspended due to a combination of factors, including burnout, difficulty in recruiting and retaining team members with niche skills, and personal life changes among core team members," the official statement reads.
This was not an easy decision, but we believe it is the right step at this stage of the journey.
"There was no infighting or cease and desist from Bethesda. Ultimately, this was an ambitious project being made with limited resources by volunteers. The decision was made to prioritise the well-being of project members."
Back in August, project Vault 13 released a playable demo after months of radio silence, signalling that huge progress was being made behind the scenes.
This bite-sized peek at the opening went down incredibly well with the community, but unfortunately — as the statement explains — recruitment continued to be an issue even with the newfound spotlight. With a hobbyist project, getting volunteers is half the battle.
Project Arroyo, a fan-made remake of Fallout 2 , works in collaboration with Vault 13, even sharing assets. We've reached out to ask how the cancellation has impacted...
