Developer Alexander “Red888guns” Berezin has unveiled a new trailer for his ambitious project, Fallout: Bakersfield, which aims to recreate the ghoul city of Necropolis from the original Fallout game as a first-person shooter campaign using the GZDoom Engine. The last glimpse of this project was a brief 55-second teaser released back in September 2022, leaving fans curious about its progress. Berezin’s remarkable artistry and deep understanding of the 2D Fallout aesthetic have already distinguished this mod from others in the genre.
While there was a period of silence over the past two years, many had speculated that Bakersfield might have been set aside in favor of other endeavors. However, Berezin’s recent work showcased on Artstation features stunning “what if” mockups that reimagine classic Fallout environments in full 3D. Among these, notable highlights include a nostalgic isometric representation of New Vegas’ Goodsprings and a conceptual design for Arcanum 2, a theoretical sequel to the beloved RPG that fans have longed for since its original creators, Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, and Jason Anderson, left it unrealized.
Unique Visual Style
Berezin’s artistic style aligns beautifully with the 2.5D presentation of Doom, and one of the standout elements in the trailer is the innovative fusion of health, status, and ammo displays from both Doom and Fallout. This unique interface even features a vintage vacuum tube aesthetic, complete with a monochrome green readout for damage numbers, environmental observations, and playful quips.
The trailer suggests that Fallout: Bakersfield will not merely be a reimagining but a faithful retelling of the Necropolis sequence from Fallout 1, culminating in a confrontation with the super mutant Harry, a boss character from the original game. However, fans may need to exercise patience, as the trailer concludes with a development status of 60% complete and a cryptic release date of “??/??/202?”—with a fleeting hint that Berezin might be teasing a 2027 launch.
This extended timeline is understandable, given Berezin’s involvement with New Blood’s Fallout-inspired RPG, where he has expressed gratitude to New Blood’s founder, Dave Oshry, in the Bakersfield trailer. For those eager to stay updated on the project’s progress and support its development, subscribing to Berezin on the Boosty platform offers a direct connection to the creative process.
