What should I play before Fallout New Vegas?

Play through the DLC in release order, so Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and then Lonesome Road. They're individual side stories but each one also contains buildup for the last one and they're all pretty awesome in their own ways.

Do I need to play anything before Fallout: New Vegas?

Nope! Outside of a few references, they're totally separate experiences. Though I would still get Fallout 3 if I were you because they're both fantastic games. 3 is the gritty one and New Vegas, while gritty; has a lot of the humor of the originals.

Should I go straight to New Vegas or play Fallout 3 first?

Play Fallout 3 first so you can appreciate the improvements Fallout New Vegas made even more. The only thing you'll likely miss between the two are random encounters, since Fallout New Vegas sadly only has Hits Squads and Wild Wasteland.

Should I start with Fallout 4 or Fallout: New Vegas?

Both New Vegas and Fallout 4 have their strengths and weaknesses: New Vegas gives players more freedom and has a more open-ended story, which makes for better roleplay. Fallout 4, on the other hand, has better graphics and more customization, both with their own playstyles and aesthetics.

What order should I play New Vegas?

Cronological order would Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, then Lonesome Road. I would recommend you play them OWB, HH, LR, DM simply because that is the most fun way to play.

Beginner's Tips for Fallout New Vegas

Is it OK to start with Fallout: New Vegas?

You can absolutely start playing Fallout New Vegas without playing the previous ones. All of the relevant lore from the previous games is mentioned in-game through dialogue.

Why can't you play New Vegas after ending?

Once you've completed the main quest, you will receive the end credits. From that point, you'll only be able to start a new game. If you'd like to continue with the game, you should roll back to a save prior the notification before the Battle of Hoover Dam - which indicates you will not be able to return.

Is it better to be a girl in Fallout: New Vegas?

Male gets slightly more content, but Female clothing looks slightly cooler and Mr. New Vegas's dialogue will make slightly more sense to some people. Edit: I have one male and one female character, it's mostly just cosmetic. If you're going to mod, play female.

Is Fallout: New Vegas the best game ever made?

We have all the answers. As reported by The Gamer (and as you'll no doubt have read in the headline), Fallout: New Vegas is undoubtedly the fan favourite, with 52.6% of the 1020 participants ranking it as their number-one pick. Second place saw Fallout 4, with just over a quarter of responses (25.5%) putting it first.

Is Fallout: New Vegas bigger than Fallout 4?

As you can count on your own, Fallout 3 is bigger than Fallout 4 about 16%. New Vegas is bigger than F3 about 4%, and so on it's 1/5 bigger than F4.

Is Fallout 3 bigger than New Vegas?

Fallout New Vegas is just slightly larger than Fallout 3 being 8,502 square miles in size. As the title suggests that game world encompasses the area around Las Vegas seeing real world locations like the Hoover Dam, Boulder City, and Black Mountain making an appearance.

How many hours does it take to beat Fallout: New Vegas?

When focusing on the main objectives, Fallout: New Vegas is about 27½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 131 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is New Vegas a spin off?

It was announced in April 2009 and released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on October 19, 2010. A spin-off of the main Fallout series, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic open world environment that encompasses a region consisting of parts of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Is New Vegas fun without DLC?

Yes, it is. There's plenty of content, the writing is great, and there's lots to explore.

Can you finish Fallout: New Vegas without killing anyone?

It is possible to complete Fallout: New Vegas without the player or any player companions killing any creature - human or otherwise. It is not possible to complete the game siding with Mr. House or Caesar's Legion without bloodshed, the player must side with the NCR or Yes Man.

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How many endings does Fallout: New Vegas have?

Fallout New Vegas has four 'main' endings: supporting House, supporting the NCR, backing Caesar's Legion, or working with Yes Man for an independent New Vegas. There are also variations on these, such as killing Caesar and allowing the Legion to win with Legate Lanius in charge.

Who is the smartest character in Fallout: New Vegas?

Brian Virgil is not only one of the most notable Super Mutants in the Fallout franchise, but he's also one of the smartest mutants ever to live.

Can you join Caesar's Legion as a female?

Caesar and the Legion see a female courier as an outlier. Caesar is legitimately impressed by how much courier goes through that by the time that they meet he's willing to allow a woman to join their ranks. A female courier doesn't get all the options a male courier does though, they are unable to compete in the arena.

Can you gamble forever in Fallout: New Vegas?

After winning 10,000+ chips, the player character will be banned from playing games in the Tops. They can still use its other functions, like the bar, but cannot gamble on its tables anymore. This ban is permanent.

Will I lose everything if I uninstall Fallout: New Vegas?

No need. The saves folder is completely unaffected by the steam game directory. I've had to do full reboots of my game several times and my saves were always intact. Reason for that is that the saves and configs aren't stored in the game's installation folders, as they're generated by running the game the first time.

Does New Vegas have a canon ending?

There is no canon ending. Bethesda referenced New Vegas so little in Fallout 4 and none of the developers, neither from Obsidian nor from Bethesda ever said which one is canon.