Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- It is highly recommended to install the Fallout Fixt patch
- The GOG.com version of the game is the most compatible with modern operating systems
General information
- Official game page
- The Vault - A huge wiki for the series
- No Mutants Allowed - General Fallout Discussion
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Fallout Classic Collection includes Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
- The Linux version of Fallout 1 is actually a DOS version which uses DOSBox in order to play it. It was exclusive to Desura store and it is no longer available. The same is also true for the digital release of the Mac version, though the retail version was a true native port.
Essential improvements
Fallout 1 High Resolution Patch
1024x768 resolution using the Fallout 1 High Resolution Patch v3.0.6.
- Can also be downloaded as part of the Fallout Fixt mod compilation
- Included with the GOG.com and Steam releases
A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements.
Further details can be found in the official thread.
- Patch compilation which contains several essential patches and bug fixes, allows for high and widescreen resolutions. Also contains optional fan content.
- updating to the latest version of Crafty's Sfall is recommended to fix bugs, version included is out of date.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
- Save games can be transferred between Windows, Mac OS and DOS installations of the game.
Video settings
In-game video settings (GOG.com version).
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Input settings
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Audio settings
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Localizations
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Russian |
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Issues fixed
- Use the fix below; if it fails see Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions.
ddraw.ini mode[citation needed]
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- Only works in a limited number of cases.
- Open
ddraw.ini .
- Find the
[Graphics] header.
- Change
mode=0 to:
mode=4 for fullscreen dx9 mode or
mode=5 for windowed dx9 mode.
Notes
- If this fix fails see Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions.
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Error Initializing Video Mode 640x480
Custom Resolution[2]
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- Create a custom resolution of 640x480 with 60Hz refresh rate and 8 bits per pixel.
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Retail install error
- The CD version of the game reports an error upon start-up if run on modern versions of Windows.
Installer Compatibility Mode[citation needed]
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Run the installer in compatibility mode for Windows 95.
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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System requirements
DOS | Windows | Mac OS (Classic) | macOS (OS X) | Linux |
DOS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
5.0 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) |
32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
SVGA |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
10 MB (CD version only, minimal install) |
661 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
DirectX 3.0a compatible | |
Mac OS |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
7.5 or greater |
Processor (CPU) |
80 MHz or faster PowerPC |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB (with Virtual Memory turned off) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
95 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
640x480 capable color monitor; Display Library (version 1.0 or greater) required for System 7.5 to System 7.5.2; Display Enabler (version 2.0 or greater) required for System 7.5 to System 7.5.1; DrawSprocket 1.1.2 or later is required for all (classic) system software |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.1.4 (digital version uses DOSBox/Wine and requires 10.6.8+) | |
Processor (CPU) |
G3-233 MHz (Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ for digital release) | |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB (2 GB for digital) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
600 MB |
565 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
256 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
References