When the team was researching German shepherds for the role of Dogmeat, they were met with "countless images of Gerrman Sheperds snarling, all teeth and attack postures." Not River. Where a lot of "working" dogs are known for their faces, River was known for her love. River was the model for Dogmeat, but her facial expressions were what truly made her the perfect fit for the Fallout role. He even noted that River even won an award for her dutiful work with the game. Dogmeat is right up there with the Mabari from the Dragon Age series for me, a good boy just doin' their best and making our lives a little bit better along the way.īurgess detailed River's life in the thread talking about how much this amazing little furball helped impact Dogmeat's presence in the game. It's my firm belief that animals in games makes them infinitely better and having them as a companion (that does not get killed in-game, thank you very much) is the absolute best. XiUszPtOnMĭogmeat, in the game of Fallout 4, was a loyal companion that could help rebuild settlements, fetch needed materials, and was always there to offer a smile to the Survivor in a world where happiness is a rare find.
He wants you to be safe and happy.Īnd if love is River's legacy, I am contented. He grounds you in the world, will always stand by you, lead you to your family, and anticipate your needs. Burgess shared a heartfelt thread that detailed River's eventful life, a life filled with gaming inspiration, lots of treats, and all of the pets a good puppers deserves.ĭogmeat is a tether. The news of River's passing was shared via Twitter by Fallout 4 senior designer Joel Burgess. We've learned that River, the dog behind that adorably helpful Dogmeat in Fallout 4, has passed away and we wanted to take a moment to honor this sweet puppers because dogs are too pure for this world and we love them with everything we have. It's always a sad day when someone in our community passes away, and that very much includes our canine companions that make life just a little bit better.
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