Over the years, Dogmeat became a staple in the Fallout games.
RELATED: Fallout 3 Rock-It Launcher Weapon Has Surprising Ammo Option Burgess uploaded a number of tweets and images showing the faithful canine among friends and frolicking outdoors as fans offer their condolences. Perhaps the most beloved NPC traveler is Dogmeat, a canine chum that players find early on in the likes of Fallout 4 who attacks, defends, and seeks out fortune for the player, becoming a loyal aid on long quests. Unfortunately, the real life inspiration for Dogmeat has passed away.įormer Fallout dev Joel Burgess announced on Twitter that the loss of River, the real name for the Fallout companion, is being felt throughout the gaming community.
As a long-standing franchise, it's also well known for its memorable companions who travel with players across the Wasteland.
The world of Fallout has become synonymous with exploration, warring factions, mutated enemies, and post apocalyptic devastation.