Josh Sawyer’s Ideal Ending for Fallout: New Vegas

A Wasteland Full of Choices

Let’s talk about the sprawling wasteland that is Fallout: New Vegas, shall we? It’s a wild ride full of sketchy factions, greasy NPCs, a moral compass that seems to be broken more often than not, and decisions that are tougher than a three-day-old Deathclaw steak. Ultimately, no matter how you slice it, you’ll end up with one of four pretty dismal outcomes. Sure, they’re satisfying in their own twisted way, but let’s face it: nobody’s leaving the Mojave with a happy dance.

Josh Sawyer’s Personal Take

Recently, the mastermind behind New Vegas, Josh Sawyer, bared his thoughts on the best outcome of this chaotic universe during a chit-chat with Steven Lake on a nifty little show. And guess what? He thinks independence is where it’s at! He described the other factions—Caesar’s Legion and Mr. House—as major red flags. Who wants to hand over the reins to a potato sack full of danger or a sleek businessman who’s probably more likely to sell you a bad time than save you from one?

Now, while some folks might love the NCR based on a few good eggs, Sawyer wasn’t biting. He pointed out that the NCR has more baggage than a traveling circus, especially with all their questionable decisions.

So, what’s the takeaway? For Sawyer, an independent New Vegas is the least stinkiest option. He candidly admitted, “Sure, it’ll be a mess—with bureaucracy and corruption lurking around like a feral ghoul—but nobody’s tried it yet! How about we roll the dice?” That’s the spirit! It almost feels like that age-old lesson from history is echoing: handing power to volatile leaders is like gifting ice cream to someone allergic to lactose. Spoiler alert: it rarely ends well.

Speaking of endings, here’s my personal saga: I wrapped up my New Vegas journey by packing my bags and leaving the mess behind. After being yo-yoed by all the Mojave factions, I just hightailed it back into the desert when Mr. House made a request I didn’t fancy. You could say I hit the ultimate “peace out” button. Maybe I was ready for a break after pouring countless hours into the game, but who wouldn’t want to vanish into the sizzling sands and let the world remember me as that mystery wanderer? Now that’s some true wasteland warrior vibes!