"So that does mean there is a scenario where you could go into a store to pickup a copy of Fallout 4 post-launch and not get a copy of the game with the code.
"Basically it's meant to make sure folks know that this is not a 'forever and ever' thing," he said. Hines said that he isn't sure how long the "limited time" Xbox offer will last, though he did explain the reasoning behind it. It splits like this, Hines said, because you'll pay $59.99 upfront for Fallout 4 when you pre-order it through the Xbox Store, while you might not even have to put money down for a retail pre-order.
#HOW TO FALLOUT 3 FOR FREE CODE#
To claim your free Fallout 3 copy, there are two scenarios, depending on where and when you pre-order Fallout 4. The free game offer isn't limited to Xbox Store pre-orders, but the timing is. Xbox One owners who pre-order Fallout 4 through the Xbox Store now can get Fallout 3 free within 7-10 days, Bethesda's vice president of PR and marketing Pete Hines told Polygon this morning.