Fallout 3 DLC No Longer Exclusive, Coming to PS3

Kris Erickson • May 20, 2009 • Comments ()

Bethesda has finally confirmed that downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 version of Fallout 3 is on the way. So far there have been three add-on packs, which were previously exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform. In addition to the Broken Steel, Operation Anchorage and The Pitt DLC, Bethesda has also announced two additional episodes for the post-apocalyptic RPG title on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

These two new downloadable episodes for Fallout 3 - Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta - will be released for Xbox 360 and PC in June and July, respectively, with releases via Sony's PSN at a later date. The Microsoft releases will cost 800 points.

The first batch of DLC for the PS3 will be Operation: Anchorage in June, with The Pitt and Broken Steel to follow 4-6 weeks apart, although release dates have not yet been set. PS3 owners will need to download a patch for the game in June which will allow them to access the new content.

If paying for content online isn't your thing, or if you just like having your games on a disk, Bethesda will also release three new boxed products for retail this year. The first retail release is the Fallout 3 Game Add-on Pack 1 which includes The Pitt and Operation: Anchorage for Xbox 360 and PC on June 12. Pack 2 will follow in August bundling Broken Steel and Point Lookout. Both offerings are for 360 or PC only.

If all of this is confusing, you need only wait until October, when the Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition will ship with all five DLC packs included for around $60.