The mod we called ’the best Fallout game you’ll play this year’ back in 2018 just launched on GOG
Fallout: New California, a full-conversion mod for Fallout: New Vegas, has officially launched on GOG (Good Old Games), making the community-created project significantly more accessible. The mod earned widespread recognition in 2018 when it was praised as “the best Fallout game you’ll play this year” by critics, demonstrating the project’s quality and ambition within the modding community.
While Fallout: New California itself isn’t newly created—it has existed in various forms within the modding ecosystem for years—its official release on GOG represents an important accessibility milestone. The platform’s inclusion streamlines the installation process and removes technical barriers that previously required manual mod installation knowledge.
The timing of this release comes during a notable gap in Fallout releases. While multiple major Fallout projects are in development or announced—including Fallout 4 and New Vegas remasters, Fallout 5, a Fallout 3 prequel for Fallout 76, the upcoming Fallout TV series Season 3, and an unannounced Fallout title from Obsidian Entertainment—none will arrive in the immediate future. This makes New California’s GOG launch opportune for Fallout enthusiasts seeking substantial new experiences while awaiting official releases.