Testing out Fallout 3 myself today with Proton Experimental, it worked right out of the box. Improvements to stability and performance.įor Fallout fans on Linux, GamingOnLinux has reported that Fallout 3 works right out of the box now via Proton without requiring any workarounds.Games for Windows Live dependency was removed.The title no longer requires Games for Windows Live and will now launch. If Fallout 3 was previously installed on Steam, we suggest uninstalling and reinstalling the title. GFWL was Microsoft’s solution for tying Windows games with its Live online network service.įallout 3: Game of the Year Edition has been updated and no longer installs Games for Windows Live dependencies. The occasion is being celebrated by many, as GFWL Live is a redundant online gaming service that was officially discontinued years ago. Bethesda Game Studios has released a surprise update for Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition that removes Games for Windows Live (GFWL) from the nearly 13-year-old action RPG.