Fallout 4 is a post-apocalyptic action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game was released on November 10, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Fallout 4 is the fourth main installment in the Fallout series, and is set in the year 2287, ten years after the events of Fallout 3. The game follows the Sole Survivor, a survivor of Vault 111, as they search for their kidnapped son, Shaun.
Fallout 4 has received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its open-world gameplay, graphics, and story. However, the game has also been criticized for its technical issues, repetitive quests, and lack of innovation. Despite these criticisms, Fallout 4 has been a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.