Fallout 3 is one of Bethesda’s most memorable and iconic RPGs, and for good reason. Its locations are memorable and atmospheric — who among us doesn’t remember stumbling upon Megaton for the first time? But even as we look forward to new Fallout games — including one by fan-favorite studio Obsidian — we're going to get ourselves a tasty little remaster for Fallout 3.
As much as I absolutely love the game and its setting, the original looks and feels dated these days. But that’s okay, because the upcoming Fallout 3 remaster is set to change all that! Where locations aren’t quite as cool as they used to be, the remaster can update them with modern lighting, geometry, textures, atmospheric effects, and environmental detail. I’m massively looking forward to the remaster, and these are the 10 Fallout 3 locations I think could really pop in the remaster.
Point Lookout was a fascinating location in Fallout 3. The whole vibe just felt different, largely because it was different: it was an irradiated swamp rather than an irradiated city. I’m sure that the whole of Point Lookout is going to look great in the remaster, but a location I can’t wait to see is the Point Lookout Lighthouse.
View distances in the original weren’t great, and the view wasn’t too exciting anyway. But the remaster should allow better view distances at much higher levels of detail, making the Point Lookout Lighthouse into a must-visit spot to get the lay of the land. It’s a great opportunity to add rolling fog, storm effects, vegetation, and modern water rendering. In my opinion, Point Lookout in general has the most potential when it comes to modern atmospheric rendering. It’s crying out for it!
The Pitt showed us a grim industrial Wasteland nightmare, and honestly, I’m here for it. I was blown away by it when I first played it, but on replays nearly two decades later, it’s less impressive.
The remaster has the chance to restore its position, though. Imagine the smoke and fire effects using modern hardware and technology! This is exactly where the remaster has a chance to shine, because it can enhance old locations without erasing their heart and soul. New textures, models, and effects can really make the Pitt into the smog-filled horror it was always meant to be.
The Anchorage simulation is one of Fallout 3’s most unique locations, because it’s fundamentally different from everything else in the Capitol Wasteland and its other DLC locations. It’s a pre-War location, but it’s also in Alaska.
The original Anchorage simulation offered a very different environment, but the remaster could take it further. Crisp, crunchy snow and cloud effects, lush trees. Stark whites and shiny metallic textures. Anchorage doesn’t look or feel like other Fallout 3 locations, and the remaster is a chance to make the contrast even better, with new lighting and effects using the power of modern hardware and engine effects.
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