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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

Released

259.7K+

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Action

Genre

96.0%

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Mojave Wasteland Guide HubSteam App ID22380DeveloperObsidian EntertainmentPlatformSteam

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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
01Gameplay Basics

How Fallout: New Vegas Plays

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

  1. 01Explore the MojaveTravel between wasteland settlements, Hoover Dam, and the New Vegas Strip as your decisions shape the wider conflict.
  2. 02Single-Player FocusProgress is built around one-player role-play, where your path and ending depend on your long-term choices.
  3. 03Combat FlexibilitySwitch between real-time action and V.A.T.S. targeting to control pace, precision, and survival strategy.
02First Campaign

Beginner Path for New Players

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

  1. 01Map Before You CommitLearn the major factions and regional tensions first so your early decisions support the direction you want later.
  2. 02Use Companion CommandsThe Companion Wheel helps direct allies quickly, making early fights and travel decisions easier to manage.
  3. 03Read Reputation ChangesWatch Reputation System shifts after quests and interactions so you can predict consequences before key turning points.
03Systems Guide

Key Systems to Master

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

  1. 01Reputation SystemYour actions are tracked by faction, directly influencing trust, hostility, and the direction of later mission outcomes.
  2. 02Companion WheelIssue commands efficiently to companions to improve tactical control while exploring and fighting.
  3. 03Hardcore ModeEnable the optional Hardcore ruleset for a more demanding campaign that rewards careful planning.
  4. 04Weapon ModificationUse the weapon configuration system to adjust gear and see modifications reflected as you refine loadouts.

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Upgrades, perks, builds, and power growth.

Install Fallout New Vegas Steam 4GB Patcher for StabilityBoost Fallout: New Vegas performance on Steam by installing the 4GB Patcher. This guide walks you through the steps for a stable, mod-friendly game.Fallout New Vegas Steam Deck Settings: Optimize Your PlayUnlock the best Fallout New Vegas Steam Deck settings for smooth 60 FPS gameplay, enhanced stability, and improved audio. Get your Mojave adventure running.
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Core systems, rules, stats, and gameplay interactions.

Fallout New Vegas Steam Deck Console Commands GuideEnhance your Mojave Wasteland adventure! Learn how to use Fallout New Vegas Steam Deck console commands for cheats, fixes, and customization.Fallout New Vegas Reputation System: Understand FactionNavigate the complex Fallout New Vegas Steam reputation system. Learn how fame and infamy impact your playthrough, manage faction relations, and make.
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Quest objectives, NPC tasks, missions, badges, and completion routes.

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