Fallout 4 was released worldwide on November 10, 2015, for PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

In Japan, it came a bit later, on December 17, 2015.

TL;DR: If you’re asking “when did Fallout 4 release,” the date most players go by is November 10, 2015.

Quick Scoop: Key Dates

  • Main global release: November 10, 2015.
  • Japan release: December 17, 2015.
  • Later-gen versions (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S): April 25, 2024.

Over time, Fallout 4 has also had special versions like the Game of the Year Edition (2017) and the Anniversary Edition, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 release slated for February 24, 2026, showing how the game keeps getting revived for new hardware.

Why That Date Still Matters

When people on forums talk about “day one Fallout 4,” they’re referring to that November 10, 2015 launch, when the Commonwealth first opened up to players on the then-current-gen consoles and PC. It’s often remembered as a big modern RPG release moment, alongside other huge open-world games of the mid‑2010s.

Mini Timeline (HTML Table)

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Version / Region Platform(s) Release date
Original global release Windows, PS4, Xbox OneNovember 10, 2015
Japan release Windows, PS4, Xbox OneDecember 17, 2015
PS5 / Xbox Series X|S update PS5, Xbox Series X|S[3] April 25, 2024
Anniversary Edition (multi‑platform) PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows[3] November 10, 2025
Switch 2 release Nintendo Switch 2February 24, 2026
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