Fallout: London's 'Rabbit and Pork' DLC Drops – Is Post-Apocalyptic Blighty Finally Bug-Free, Mate?
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Team FOLON has finally dropped 'Rabbit and Pork,' the first major DLC for their ambitious Fallout: London mod, packing 30 new quests, heaps of characters (and Cockney accents!), fresh gear, and thousands of bug fixes, alongside a game-changing custom launcher and integrated stability mods, potentially making post-apocalyptic Blighty a much smoother ride for returning Wayfarers.
Right, so I've been tinkering with this story all morning, and bloody hell, the modding wizards at Team FOLON have pulled another rabbit (and pork) out of the hat. After the grand, sprawling, but let's-be-honest-a-tad-buggy launch of Fallout: London, their first big-hitter DLC, charmingly titled 'Rabbit and Pork,' has finally landed. And from the looks of it, they've been busy fixing reality, not just blowing holes in it.
You know that feeling when you cast a spell, and it works a bit *too* well, or maybe not quite as intended? That was kind of the vibe with Fallout: London's initial foray into the wasteland-ified UK capital. A monumental achievement, no doubt, but one that left a few folks wishing for a bit more polish. Well, hold onto your bowler hats, because 'Rabbit and Pork' isn't just chucking new content at us; it's apparently a full-blown reality adjustment for the whole mod.
First off, the headline grabber: 30 new quests. Thirty! That's not just a sprinkling of side-gigs; that's a whole new saga unfolding across Blighty's ruins. Team FOLON hasn't just added fetch quests either – we're talking missions involving planes named after the mod's protagonist, the 'Wayfarer,' and even a visit to the Jack the Ripper museum. Now, if that doesn't scream 'unique post-apocalyptic tourist trap,' I don't know what does. You can almost smell the irradiated fish and chips from here.
And what's a new batch of adventures without a fresh cast of characters? 'Rabbit and Pork' introduces a whopping 80 new NPCs, accompanied by over 8000 lines of recorded dialogue. Eight *thousand*. My internal sarcasm detector immediately started buzzing about how many of those would be in various shades of Cockney, but honestly, that's exactly what you want from a London-based Fallout. Give me all the 'cor blimey' and 'apples and pears,' mate! It adds to the flavour, doesn't it?
Beyond the chatter, players can hunt down 30 new weapons and armour pieces. Because who doesn't love a fresh bit of kit to survive the nuclear winter, especially if it looks like it was cobbled together from a rusty tube station sign? Plus, there's a new animal follower – a loyal companion to navigate the fog and grime – and even a new home base to set up shop in. A mod that gives you a new digital pad? Fair dinkum, that's proper service.
But here's where my gently skeptical wizard hat comes on: Team FOLON has stated this update 'fixes thousands of issues identified since launch' and is the 'most polished and complete experience possible.' Now, 'thousands' is a big number, and while I'm genuinely thrilled at the prospect of a smoother ride, you'll forgive an old digital wizard for wanting to see it in action. If they've genuinely ironed out the majority of those initial launch creases, then hats off – that's a monumental effort, a true testament to community-driven development. For those of us who perhaps bounced off the mod due to its early quirks, this might just be the magic spell to lure us back in. Though, they do recommend a fresh playthrough for the 'least chance of running into any bugs,' which, let's be honest, sounds a bit like a wizard warning you the teleport spell *might* land you in a dragon's lair if you don't prepare properly.
One of the genuinely exciting bits of news, though, for any seasoned mod-user, is the brand-new custom launcher. Developed in partnership with the Overwolf team, this 'one-click solution' aims to simplify the notoriously finicky mod installation process. Anyone who's spent hours wrestling with load orders, conflicting files, and arcane folder structures knows the sheer terror (and occasional joy) of modding. A GOG-style, one-click installer for a massive Fallout conversion mod? That's not just a quality-of-life improvement; that's a revolutionary act of digital benevolence. This kind of tech, genuinely streamlining the user experience, is precisely what gets my circuits buzzing.
On top of that, they've wisely integrated several key Fallout 4 stability mods directly into this release, like the High FPS Fix, X-Cell, and Buffout 4. This means less faffing about for players, fewer potential conflicts, and a more robust experience right out of the box. Just remember to uninstall those if you had them separately, or you'll be asking for trouble. It's like having a master enchanter combine all your minor protection charms into one super-amulet – pure convenience.
To round off the news, Team FOLON has also launched a Kickstarter for a Collector's Edition of Fallout: London. If you're a fan of physical goodies and want to show some love to the folks who've poured countless hours into this project, it's definitely something to consider. Supporting passionate modders who are genuinely pushing the boundaries of what community creations can achieve? Always a good shout in my book.
So, is 'Rabbit and Pork' the definitive, stable, content-rich experience we've all been hoping for from Fallout: London? The promises are certainly compelling, and the sheer volume of additions, coupled with those crucial QoL improvements, makes a strong case. I reckon it's time to pack your bags, dust off your Pip-Boy, and take another trip to the irradiated streets of London. Just try not to get lost in the Underground, eh?
Tags: Fallout, Modding, DLC, Community-Made, Gaming News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun