Summary
- Fallout 5 is highly-anticipated by fans, with hopes for fresh storytelling and RPG elements from Bethesda.
- A pacifist playstyle in Fallout 5, like in Starfield, can offer unique challenges with EM weapons.
- Starfield's features may influence Fallout 5, hinting at more customization and innovative weapons in the future.
There may not be any concrete information regarding Fallout 5, but with the resurgence of the franchise, a new game will hopefully come sooner rather than later. When Fallout 5 finally sees the light of day, it will be intriguing to see how Bethesda has taken the post-apocalyptic story in a fresh and compelling direction. The franchise's embrace of vast exploration and intense RPG elements allows players to play any way they wish, which is why it appeals to so many people.
One specific play style is to approach the game as a pacifist. The pacifist run has become a challenging way to test the limits of RPGs, as the best in the genre will usually allow players to go through the story while still honoring their lack of violence. Pacifist runs have become popular through the years, and when Fallout 5 launches, there will be plenty of players choosing this route. The details and features of Fallout 5 may be unknown at the moment, but Bethesda can look to its latest release, Starfield, as a source of inspiration for elevating Fallout 5's pacifist potential.
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What Fallout 5 Can Learn From Starfield's Pacifist-Friendly Features
Fallout 5 Taking Note of Starfield's EM Weapons
An addition to Starfield that makes a pacifist playthrough possible is the game's EM weapons. Starfield boasts an impressive weapons roster, but the EM weapons are a pacifist player's dream come true. These weapon types cause electromagnetic damage, providing players with a non-lethal choice. There are only two weapons that are EM by default, but mods can be made to most of Starfield's guns that allow for EM damage.
If Fallout 5 wants to up its game for players who prefer the challenge of non-lethal playthroughs, Starfield's EM weapons are a necessity in the game's weapons lineup. The expectations for Fallout 5 will be enormous, but featuring forms of EM weapons would be welcomed by many players. Of course, it wouldn't be exactly like the EM weapons in Starfield. Fallout has its own detailed lore, so Bethesda would have to give these types of weapons their own unique spin, but that just makes the prospect even more exciting.
The fascinating world of Fallout holds plenty of mysteries and features that have yet to be uncovered, so it's definitely not out of the realm of possibility for there to be some pre-nuclear EM weapon waiting to be rediscovered. On the flip side, an EM weapon could be something that wasn't invented until after the bombs fell. There are many routes Fallout 5 could go with building a backstory to EM weapons because that's one of the things the franchise does best. Bethesda's world-building is one of the main aspects that inspired a live-action adaptation to be made, and Fallout 5 will only take that further, even when it comes to weapons.
Starfield's Potential Influence on Fallout 5
Although Starfield may not have been the stellar space exploration tale that many were hoping for, it still offers plenty of interesting features and moments. Despite the game's lukewarm response, there are parts of Starfield that will likely inspire Fallout 5. Whether it's through more in-depth customization or taking note of its various weapons, Starfield's possible influence on Fallout 5 could reveal itself in subtle, but effective, ways.
After Starfield, Bethesda has some major projects in the pipeline. Between Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6, the developer has its hands full for years to come. Until more news about Fallout 5 comes to light, there can only be speculation, but looking at some of Starfield's best features will bring improvements to the franchise.
Fallout 4
- Released
- November 10, 2015
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M FOR MATURE: BLOOD AND GORE, INTENSE VIOLENCE, STRONG LANGUAGE, USE OF DRUGS
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- Creation
- Franchise
- Fallout
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 27 Hours
- File Size Xbox Series
- 51 GB (December 2023)
- Metascore
- 87
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
