Fallout 3 will not get higher level cap

by Ben Gilbert { Jul 18th 2009 at 5:30PM }

Bethesda likes you just as you are, Capital Wastelander. At the very least you don't need to keep working on that level grind in Fallout 3, as Bethesda's Jeff Gardiner confirmed to MTV Multiplayer that the game's level cap won't be raised beyond 30. (Back in May, the game's Broken Steel DLC increased the maximum possible level from 20 to 30.)

He did, however, note that he's "sure we'll [Bethesda] look into addressing these concerns in future games." Though the company is farming out development of next year's expansion Fallout: New Vegas to Obsidian, the Fallout IP is still very much in Bethesda's hands -- making us wonder if we'll see what Mr. Gardiner is talking about as soon as next year.

Gallery: Fallout 3 Broken Steel DLC

Tags: bethesda, dlc, fallout, fallout-3, fallout-new-vegas, jeff-gardiner, level-cap, level-cap-increase, mtv-multiplayer, obsidian, pc

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Dr. Stabbingworth @ Jul 18th 2009 5:36PM

Since you're practically invincible at Level 30, there's really not much point anyway.

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 5:45PM

All they need to do is up the number of possible skill points to 125 instead of 100, then increase the level cap,then increase the difficulty of every enemy based on your level,so if you are level 35, a raider is tougher than if you were level 20.

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 5:52PM

That is if there is no more new dlc, if there will be more dlc after mothership zeta, the level cap should be increased,and all that other stuff done.

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 18th 2009 6:01PM

zeta is the last, sadly

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 6:09PM

That is upsetting,i would love to keep getting fallout 3 dlc every 2 months,its always nice to go back to that game,but if they are working on fallout 4,then i am ok with it.

Rhamsey @ Jul 18th 2009 7:05PM

at level 20 you're practically invincible.

Sesshoumaru @ Jul 18th 2009 7:12PM

@damian

From what I have heard, they are supposedly cycling between Elder Scrolls games (Oblilvion was better than Fallout in my opinion.) and Fallout games. Apparently The Elder Scrolls V will be announced next year (We can only hope) and then a Fallout will be announced sometime after that (1 1/2 years - 2 years I would guess.)

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 7:20PM

Ah OK, i will have to get new Vegas to tide me over,i couldn't really get into oblivion,i bought the GOTY pack on a sale,and it wasn't really for me,but i am/was crazy about Fallout 3, and i haven't played the first 2,i guess its just the setting i prefer,but everyone has their different tastes,i am not going to say oblivion is bad.

MrKlorox @ Jul 18th 2009 7:37PM

Agreed. Skill points should be able to hit 300% and SPECIAL should be able to reach 11 like in the real Fallouts.

I guess modders are to pick up the slack yet again.

Marlan @ Jul 18th 2009 9:54PM

Ive always liked Oblivion more than fallout personally. Both great games though

Cereal @ Jul 18th 2009 5:40PM

That's too bad, would have been nice to have a higher level cap for the expansion, or even a removal of the level cap a la elder scrolls. Actually, here's hoping that the "next project" is an elder scrolls game with possible Natal controls. Or maybe even a fallout game with natal controls ... imo they need more fluidity in their games' combat systems.

PR0F3TA @ Jul 18th 2009 6:17PM

Fallout with flail arms controls?.... yeah, Ok. Thats not the worst idea in gaming since Natal itself.

ArchiGamer [thephilosophyofgames.wordpress.com] @ Jul 18th 2009 6:55PM

That...sounds stupid.

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 18th 2009 6:58PM

I would like it if they used Natal for NPC interaction, but arm flailing to fight a Super Mutant would just be excessive. Unless that is they included a Brotherhood of Steel Helmet and Laser Rifle peripheral

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 7:12PM

Yeah for interaction with characters,natal could be cool,but not for combat,unless in vats you could move your hand to choose different parts,otherwise controller for me.

MrKlorox @ Jul 18th 2009 7:39PM

Dude, FYI, Natal will only supplement these games with tiny features. Not ever EVER replace controllers or be used for major things like 1:1 combat in an RPG. Get your mind out of your hiney, sir.

PR0F3TA @ Jul 18th 2009 8:31PM

lol yeah... so now you just want to talk back to the TV to get more "immersive".

you know they had a game like that once.... it was called "Hey You! Pikachu"

Papa Midnight @ Jul 19th 2009 12:58AM

You think Project Natal is going to be some arm flailing hilarity, anyone remember the motion controller you stood in for the Sega Genesis that you could control Mortal Kombat with?

BigD145 @ Jul 18th 2009 5:41PM

Mods will fix everything.... on the PC.

Breakerchase @ Jul 18th 2009 5:44PM

Yeah, on the PC version, the level cap has been done with ever since the first mods came out before the Construction Kit.

MrKlorox @ Jul 18th 2009 7:40PM

Now if they would only fix the indoor crashes.

ArchiGamer [thephilosophyofgames.wordpress.com] @ Jul 18th 2009 5:43PM

I've played my share of Final Fantasy games, so I guess I'm used to level-grinding, making this no big deal I guess...though I still need the game though :(

MrKlorox @ Jul 18th 2009 7:41PM

I find myself leveling up too quickly in the non-expanded F3. Practically everything you do gives you EXP. I'm probably gonna end up hitting LVL 20 before I even go on the next story mission.

Wardo @ Jul 18th 2009 5:46PM

I'm glad that there won't be anymore level increases, it was way to easy to max out your character already.

Mindkiller @ Jul 18th 2009 5:50PM

Probably just as well. I don't like how Bethesda "balanced" F3 after broken steel.

Those damn albino scorpions are bloody bullet sponges.

Damian @ Jul 18th 2009 6:08PM

How about those freaking overlords,i had to use 2 direct hits with the fatman to kill them.

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 18th 2009 6:02PM

feral ghoul reavers auuuuuggghhhhhh

Optimaximal @ Jul 18th 2009 6:07PM

It's not that they're damn bullet sponges, rather that they're so damn deadly - the Puppies! perk is a godsend as Dogmeat's puppy just runs in (often dying in the process) and distracts them whilst I can whittle their health down before they turn on the other companion and waste him/her.