Fans are currently using the engine from Fallout 1 and 2 to create their own MMORPGs in this post-apocalyptic universe.
What is in development? Several teams of Fallout fans are currently using a system called FOnline, which is based on the engine of the games Fallout 1 and 2, to develop MMORPGs. One of the most promising of these projects is FOnline 3.
A classic Fallout as a classic MMORPG
What is FOnline 3? The MMORPG looks essentially like Fallout 1 and 2, but immerses you along with many other players into the post-apocalyptic world.
You create a hero, explore the areas, and fight together against the mutants – by the way, in real-time and not in turn-based combat, as was the case in Fallout 1 and 2.
The game seems in a trailer to provide an experience of actually playing the old games in multiplayer.
Isn’t there already a FOnline? FOnline Reloaded is an MMORPG that basically provides the same type of game and is already playable. However, this online game has not been actively developed for some time now.
Therefore, a successor is now supposed to emerge, which will take the place of FOnline Reloaded.
What is the difference to Fallout 76? Fallout 76 cannot really be called an MMORPG at the moment. There are only a few dozen players online per server, and there are only some robots distributing quests. However, human NPCs have already been announced. You will even be able to fall in love with them.
Furthermore, FOnline caters to a very different target audience.
Who is the target audience?
Who is FOnline for? For younger players, Fallout 3 from 2008 was the entry into this series. Fallout 1, however, was released back in 1997, so about 22 years ago.
The first two games in the series differ drastically from Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4. The game was played from an isometric perspective from above. There was no open world, and the battles were fought turn-based. Fallout 1 and 2 seem somewhat outdated today.
However, the titles have fans who are not happy with the reorientation of the series since Fallout 3. No wonder, the game series has indeed changed significantly with the title.
Fallout 76 also did not have the success at launch that Bethesda hoped for. It is not a regular MMORPG, and single-player fans do not feel addressed either.
So anyone who wants to experience a “real” MMORPG in a post-apocalyptic scenario that should look like the first two Fallout games could find FOnline interesting.
What do the fans think about it? The community on Reddit seems somewhat surprised. For some fear that FOnline 3 will make the same mistakes as FOnline Reloaded. These include:
- Problems with greifers in open PvP, constantly attacking newcomers
- A combat system that does not work well
- Lag
According to the community, these problems are said to be due to the underlying engine. What FOnline 3 will do better here, we will see when the beta begins.
However, there are many positive aspects that have excited the players and are why they are now looking forward to FOnline 3:
- Many quests
- An interesting system where players have to protect caravans
- You can take over NPC cities and influence the laws there
- It is possible to command NPCs as gang members and companions
Additionally, players praise the nostalgic atmosphere and the feeling of playing a classic Fallout again. This is what they are now hoping for FOnline 3.
When does FOnline 3 start? The beta tests are scheduled to begin this October. On the official website, you can already get a glimpse into the MMORPG based on FOnline 2.
What does Bethesda say about it? The developer studio is currently keeping quiet about FOnline. However, it may be that the projects will have to be stopped because they are being developed without official permission.
