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Fallout 4 Release Date and Time

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Fallout 4
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Fallout 4 is the latest mainline installment to the long-running Fallout series. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Fallout 4 Release Date and Time

Releases on February 24, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, First Released On Other Platforms on November 10, 2025

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The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 24, 2026. It was first released on other platforms, namely Steam, PlayStation consoles, and Xbox consoles, back in November 10, 2025.


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$59.99

Released on November 15, 2015 and April 24, 2024

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Fallout 4 was first released on November 15, 2015 on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A next-gen console release and update followed on April 24, 2024 for all consoles plus the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S.


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$19.99

Is Fallout 4 on Xbox Game Pass?

Fallout 4’s Standard Edition is available on all Game Pass Tiers (Essential, Premium, Ultimate).

Is Fallout 4 on PS Plus?

Fallout 4’s Standard Edition is available on PS Plus Extra and Premium.

Is Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch Online?

Fallout 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.

Announcement History

November 14, 2025

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition was released on all its available platforms and consoles.

April 24, 2024

A next-gen update was released, upgrading the game on all current platforms and releasing on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

November 15, 2015

Five months after its initial announcement and the Bethesda E3 Showcase, Fallout 4 was officially released on Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and Epic Games.

June 15, 2025

Fallout 4 was given the spotlight at the Bethesda E3 Showcase.

June 3, 2015

Bethesda dropped the first announcement trailer for Fallout 4.

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