Fallout Shelter

by Bethesda Game Studios · published by Bethesda Softworks

Released June 14, 2015 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

About Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland. Vault-Tec has provided the tools, but the rest is up to you. What are you waiting for? Get started building your Vault today for free.

Set in the post-nuclear world of the Fallout series, Fallout Shelter places the player in the role of an Overseer tasked with running an underground Vault. From this sealed refuge, the Overseer welcomes survivors in from the irradiated wasteland and shapes them into a thriving community. Success means keeping the dwellers fed, powered, and content while expanding the Vault deeper underground. Danger is never far, as raiders, radroaches, and other hazards threaten the safety of those living within its walls.

Release dates by platform

iOSJune 15, 2015 · Out now

AndroidAugust 13, 2015 · Out now

PCJuly 14, 2016 · Out now

Xbox OneFebruary 7, 2017 · Out now

Nintendo SwitchJune 10, 2018 · Out now

PlayStation 4June 10, 2018 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score689 reviews

Steam reviewsVery Positive88% of 83K positive

Player score63408 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *	Windows 7 64 bit
Processor	Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ
Memory	2 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz
Storage	2 GB available space

Fallout Shelter FAQ

When did Fallout Shelter come out?

Fallout Shelter was released on June 14, 2015 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

Is Fallout Shelter on PlayStation 5?

No. Fallout Shelter has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

Is Fallout Shelter on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Fallout Shelter has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

Is Fallout Shelter on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Fallout Shelter has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.

Who is making Fallout Shelter?

Fallout Shelter is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Is Fallout Shelter multiplayer?

No. Fallout Shelter is single player only.

Is Fallout Shelter free to play?

Yes, Fallout Shelter is free to play on Steam.

Is Fallout Shelter good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 88% of 82,971 reviews are positive. Critics average 68/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Fallout Shelter?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Fallout Shelter system requirements page.