Share via:
He further noted that Oblivion was a radiant, classic fantasy—a “bright and inherently positive” experience. To contrast that, the team went “all-in on the gloomy despair” for the Capital Wasteland. “We essentially drained the world of its color, weathering every asset to make the environment feel as dark and dilapidated as humanly possible.” While Pely didn’t explicitly confirm if this influenced the more colorful Fallout 4, the shift in direction suggests the studio sought a middle ground in later entries.
Fun fact: While the iconic box art was the first piece of visual development finalized for Fallout 3, the legendary Vault suit proved to be the most challenging design to perfect.
Source: gamesradar.com
