The quickstart guide for Fallout Factions have arrived, and I'll admit that the news took me by surprise - somehow, I missed its original reveal years ago. That means this Fallout fan is losing his mind just a little over a quicker and more focused
tabletop wargame. I'm even more excited to see that the rules are reminiscent of a certain Warhammer title, too.
Announced back in 2022, Fallout Factions is a small-scale skirmish game that pits gangs against one another in the remains of Nuka World. (A theme park that was introduced during Fallout 4's final DLC pack.) A couple of years on, our first look at the rules just dropped via the wargame's official website. These reveal a streamlined system where players take it in turns to activate highly personalized gang-members and use up their two available actions each round – normally, moving or attacking. This sounds easier to get to grips with than the game's predecessor, Wasteland Warfare, and appeals to my current love of quick matches that don't last all afternoon.
