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Fallout creator laments the loss of the game's earliest development materials: 'I had that in digital form and was ordered to destroy it'
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April 25, 2025

Fallout creator laments the loss of the game’s earliest development materials: ‘I had that in digital form and was ordered to destroy it’

Tim Cain, the creator of the original Fallout, shared insights on his YouTube channel about his career and the game's origins, including the purposes of the Vaults and the game's setting in 2161. He recounted a past incident with publisher Interplay, where he was compelled to destroy a collection of early Fallout materials, including design notes and game builds, to avoid legal conflict. Cain highlighted the industry's failure in game preservation, noting that when he left Fallout, he was instructed to destroy his entire archive. A study indicated that about 87% of all games created are now unplayable without piracy or archival visits, underscoring the challenges in preserving both games and development materials.
Josh Sawyer would head up a new Fallout game if Microsoft asked, but he'd have to do it his way: 'Who wants to work on something where the one thing they want to explore is not possible to explore?'
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August 14, 2024

Josh Sawyer would head up a new Fallout game if Microsoft asked, but he’d have to do it his way: ‘Who wants to work on something where the one thing they want to explore is not possible to explore?’

Fallout: New Vegas is regarded as a high point in the Fallout series, despite some fans feeling it is undervalued by Bethesda, which did not develop it. There is interest in a new Obsidian-developed Fallout game, with Josh Sawyer expressing willingness to lead such a project under certain conditions. Tim Cain, co-creator of the original Fallout, indicated he would consider returning if there were opportunities for new creative exploration. However, both Sawyer and Cain's return seems unlikely due to Bethesda's focus on iterative design rather than narrative depth, and the current industry trend towards risk-averse blockbuster titles.
It would take a lot to get OG Fallout lead Tim Cain to return to the series: 'The very first question out of my mouth is 'What's new about it?''
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June 29, 2024

It would take a lot to get OG Fallout lead Tim Cain to return to the series: ‘The very first question out of my mouth is ‘What’s new about it?”

Tim Cain, the original lead developer of the Fallout series, has been discussing various aspects of the franchise on his YouTube channel. Despite his continued interest in Fallout, Cain seems hesitant about returning to the franchise. Cain emphasized that his main driving force is his personal interest in a project, and he is more motivated by innovation and thrill rather than financial considerations. Cain appears to be engaged in several new game projects that excite him, including a willingness to work on sequels like The Outer Worlds 2.
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