Hot on the heels of the mod tools for the PC version of Fallout 3, Bethesda tossed out some new screenshots of the first $10 DLC pack, Operation Anchorage, that was announced last month. See those below.

IGN's also got an in-depth interview on OpAnch (I made that up), as well as the two subsequent DLC packs, The Pitt and Broken Steel. The latter of those, you may remember, is the one that will continue the central storyline of the original game and raise the level cap for your character past 20.

Here are a few choice quotes with the juiciest bits of info.

• In Operation: Anchorage the player will find themselves able to re-live the famous liberation of Anchorage from Fallout lore -- inside a simulation similar to one found along the main quest of Fallout 3. Once the player finds their way into the simulation, they'll be stripped of their resources and have to survive within the rules set up by the simulation's creators.
• The Chinese red army is everywhere, and the player will first have to secure the surrounding mountain side and then fight their way into the Chinese base. The player will have to use a lot of their standard combat skills, along with several new tools that will only be available in the downloadable content. These include interactive Strike Teams under the player's command and unique armor, weapons, and other exotic gadgets.
• [To access the DLC,] here will be a new quest objective and map marker for the player to travel to. You can play through this content at any level, once you've exited the Vault.
• [Anchorage is] about four or five hours, depending on play style. Plus, it will give you new weaponry and other tools that the player can use through the main game.
• Based on a lot of feedback, we're going to allow the player to continue on after the main quest ends in the Broken Steel DLC. While a lot of details still have to be sorted, this will allow the player to continue on and play in the Wasteland enjoying the side and freeform quests, along with any new downloadable content we have planned in the future.

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Hot on the heels of the mod tools for the PC version of Fallout 3, Bethesda tossed out some new screenshots of the first $10 DLC pack, Operation Anchorage, that was announced last month. See those below.

IGN's also got an in-depth interview on OpAnch (I made that up), as well as the two subsequent DLC packs, The Pitt and Broken Steel. The latter of those, you may remember, is the one that will continue the central storyline of the original game and raise the level cap for your character past 20.

Here are a few choice quotes with the juiciest bits of info.

• In Operation: Anchorage the player will find themselves able to re-live the famous liberation of Anchorage from Fallout lore -- inside a simulation similar to one found along the main quest of Fallout 3. Once the player finds their way into the simulation, they'll be stripped of their resources and have to survive within the rules set up by the simulation's creators.
• The Chinese red army is everywhere, and the player will first have to secure the surrounding mountain side and then fight their way into the Chinese base. The player will have to use a lot of their standard combat skills, along with several new tools that will only be available in the downloadable content. These include interactive Strike Teams under the player's command and unique armor, weapons, and other exotic gadgets.
• [To access the DLC,] here will be a new quest objective and map marker for the player to travel to. You can play through this content at any level, once you've exited the Vault.
• [Anchorage is] about four or five hours, depending on play style. Plus, it will give you new weaponry and other tools that the player can use through the main game.
• Based on a lot of feedback, we're going to allow the player to continue on after the main quest ends in the Broken Steel DLC. While a lot of details still have to be sorted, this will allow the player to continue on and play in the Wasteland enjoying the side and freeform quests, along with any new downloadable content we have planned in the future.

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sounds awsome cant wait

Even though I don't have the game, this looks like one of the most fun dlc I've seen for a game.

Dude, I've barely had time to play the box stuff... come to think of it, I've yet to finish Shivering Isles. Must... refrain... from purchase.

I cant wait for these packs

I cant wait for these packs

Looks brilliant. Really regretting my choice to buy the PS3 version now, I'm enjoying Fallout 3 more then I thought I was going to, I never thought any DLC for this would interest me, I was wrong.

If you really can exhaust the DLC in 4-5 hours, I'll be disappointed. Hopefully there's plenty of random stuff to explore beyond the quest line. (Maybe even a few side quests?)

Yes! I can't wait for OpAnch!! lol

OpAnch?! I like it!

damn, i can't wait for this, i'd pay an arm and a leg to play new fallout stuff.

I'm sexcited! Yes. You read that right.

Totally pumped for that !

I really hope they go into the 50's optimism act in Anchorage, with people talking trash about commies and how invincible they are to attack...  Lots of flavor and a change in tone would be great...  Leading up to when you manage to crashland in DC and give future PC all your nice loot :)

OK, that's not how they'll give you things in the main game, but I thought that might be more interesting.  Whatever you do in anchorage, you wind up in D.C. and die, and the main character finds all the events out by reading the journals of the dude/lady who escaped, but died trying to deliver some secret thing to the president.  Then BOOM!

please come out on the ps3.

Not too excited about the first DLC.  I don't understand why they would want to have something that takes place pre-war.  It isn't quite a post nuclear role playing game if it doesn't take place post nuclear.

(I'll prolly buy it anyway).

If I could bring myself to sit down and play Fallout 3 again I would buy these in heart beat, but right now I'm just not playing that game enough.

Shagohod!

looks like one hell of a good change of setting!!!!

*ugh*  DLC we gotta pay for...

Jakob187, if you dropped 1500 on a rig that can play these games at full settings with full framerate, you would expect some free shit also. Console exclusive gamers don't have to pay as much for hardware, therefore they pay more for software.

Fallout 3 DLC... better than boobs!

It's premium content on the PC as well.  The only advantage the PC version has in content is the stuff produced by the GECK will be free and probably plentiful.

I was definitely sold on Operation Anchorage and and the continuation of the campaign DLC, I'm a bit skeptical on the Pitt though.

$10 for 5 hours (or more) is fine by me.  The price of a movie is around $10, pretty good $/Entertainment ratio.  And of course if you think it's too much loot, you can always NOT buy it.  Minus Shivering Isles, these DLC packs look like they're on a whole nother level compared to the Oblivion DLC.

badass can t wait

Psh, I broke this story yesterday.  Way to be late.  Of course, no one read mine.

Can't fucking wait.
I love Fallout 3

Kool beans.I will probably get all 3 packs,i just finished the main questilne in Fallout 3 and my only problem with it is lack of enviroments.And 2 of the 3 packs offer brand new areas to explore.

welp this is awesome

Glad i didnt uninstall Fallout 3 just yet.

wow 30 posts 30 views, can't break that run so I guess I'll say that since I lived in Anchorange for a summer it will be interesting to see how it's recreated.  Some DLC is just too tempting :P 

Sounds great. 

How about giving me a trophy support patch first Bethesda.  The only major title this holiday season to NOT support trophies.  Number one reason why I've only played about an hr of the game so far. 

"How about giving me a trophy support patch first Bethesda.  The only major title this holiday season to NOT support trophies.  Number one reason why I've only played about an hr of the game so far. "

"Jakob187, if you dropped 1500 on a rig that can play these games at full settings with full framerate, you would expect some free shit also. Console exclusive gamers don't have to pay as much for hardware, therefore they pay more for software."

Oh my goodness! Is that US Military Power Armor I see?!

No love for the ps3?

It's a load of crap that this all this DLC isn't coming out on the PS3.

I'm getting Fallout 3 now after hearing this!

another 360 exclusive DLC for ya, good job microsoft! (no irony here)

I really like being able to continue player after the game ends and not having to reload a save.

is this definitive exclusive content for the 360? or is it timed? i.e. will we see it on the ps3 later in 09?

This makes me even more excited to play Fallout 3!

Looks good, very happy they are getting rid of the terminal end to the game.  Now I wont have to worry about loading up the "right save" to continue playing.

neat?!!! probably

Wow! Nice! This makes my day. When is it due out? Is there an official date that I missed somewhere?