Given the sheer amount of hype the Fallout TV series has generated, it's a shame that there's no concrete information surrounding a new Fallout game. Bethesda needs to get on this as soon as possible if they don't want to miss the wave of hype generated by one of the best video game TV adaptations of all time.
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Fallout 3 was a huge evolution for the series. New Vegas' legacy speaks for itself, but Fallout 4 felt like a step back in the eyes of many. Hopefully, Fallout 5 will build on the strengths of previous games in the series while eliminating any negatives that may detract from the experience.
Players Will Be Reminded Of Bethesda's Handcrafted Environments
Starfield Disappointed Many Fans
Starfield was a huge blow for Bethesda, with many fans voicing their displeasure at the way the game prioritized quantity over quality. There are only so many meaningless procedurally-generated planets that players can explore before the monotony gets to them.
Fallout 5 shouldn't face this problem because of its relatively grounded setting. As long as the procedurally generated locations stay to a minimum, players will love exploring yet another desolate environment full of mutants and humanity's remnants, struggling to survive.
Fans Of The Show Can Finally Enjoy A Modern Bethesda Game
Needs To Arrive Sooner Rather Than Later
It's no secret that interest in the Fallout games spiked after the TV show reached new levels of popularity. All Fallout games saw a huge bump in player count, and it's a shame that this hype wasn't capitalized on with a new Fallout game.
With the release of Fallout 5, fans of the TV show who were iffy about playing what seemed like dated games will be able to enjoy a modern Bethesda title set in this universe. The importance of this title can't be stated enough, and fans can only hope that a new Fallout game graces store shelves before the TV show ends — a possibility that seems far more likely than anyone could've anticipated.
Bringing Back The Compelling Roleplaying Mechanics From The CRPG Titles And New Vegas
Fallout 4's Simplified Mechanics Didn't Sit Right With Many
As great as Fallout 4 may be, one of the biggest complaints surrounding this game was how stripped down its RPG elements were. It felt like an action game with RPG elements instead of a proper action RPG, something that irritated many fans.
This should be rectified in Fallout 5, letting players enjoy meaningful role-playing stats in the series once again. This is something that Bethesda struggles with, and fans can only hope that they understand how important stat allocations and perks are in the realm of Fallout.
Expanding On The NCR Faction
The TV Show Is Bound To Let This Republic Shine
The Fallout TV series will introduce the world of New Vegas, which is going to be a treat for fans of Obsidian's magnum opus. The prospect of seeing a younger Mr. House and the hustle and bustle of this city in the past is tantalizing.
So, there's no reason why Fallout 5 should shy away from replicating the best parts of New Vegas, either. Expanding on the NCR faction is a great way to go about this, given that this group is a huge reason why Fallout: New Vegas is such a memorable RPG.
Letting Players Control Someone Other Than A Vault Dweller
Players Will Love Controlling A Super Mutant Or A Ghoul
Aside from New Vegas, every mainline Fallout game lets players take on the role of a Vault Dweller who is thrown into a savage post-apocalyptic world for a myriad of reasons. Given how the different origin story of the Courier made Fallout: New Vegas one of the best games in the series, it's easy to see why fans would love the idea of controlling a protagonist from a different background altogether.
The allure of controlling a Super Mutant or Ghoul would be a first for the series and allow fans to enjoy a thoroughly unique Fallout experience. It may be unlikely, but seeing the protagonist of Fallout 5 not be a Vault Dweller for once is bound to intrigue the masses.
The Lore Of The TV Series Can Be Expanded Upon In This Sequel
A Great Way To Reward Fans Of The Show
The Fallout TV series came under fire for some lore transgressions that most people considered to be overblown. However, this highlights just how passionate Fallout fans are about the treatment of their beloved RPG series.
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A new Fallout game can take the show's lore into account and let fans enjoy some clever moments of fan service. Even a few books or notes detailing the events of the show will go a long way in helping the Fallout universe feel more interconnected than ever.
Introducing A Whole New Major Faction
Fallout's Factions Are The Meat And Bones Of This Role-Playing Experience
The factions of Fallout are what make the series so memorable. From the overbearing threat of the Enclave to the hoarding mindset of the Brotherhood of Steel and everyone in between, there's no shortage of unique factions in the game.
Fans will love it if Fallout 5 expands on this with a whole new faction for players to interact with. It'll help expand the series' lore and ensure that players will love the dose of freshness injected into this long-running franchise.
Crafting A Brand-New Sandbox For An As-Yet Unexplored Region
Florida Or The Rocky Mountains Are Viable Locations To Explore
Numerous regions have been explored in every Fallout game, and it stands to reason that Fallout 5 will also let players explore a whole new region in the United States. Numerous options come to mind, and all of them are viable in their own right.
From the Rocky Mountains to the shores of Florida, players have no shortage of opinions when it comes to Fallout 5's setting. With Bethesda's signature sandbox design, each of these locations will be a blast to explore.
- Release Date
- April 10, 2024
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
- Lisa Joy, Jonathan Nolan
- Directors
- Frederick E. O. Toye, Wayne Che Yip, Stephen Williams, Liz Friedlander, Jonathan Nolan, Daniel Gray Longino, Clare Kilner
- Writers
- Lisa Joy, Jonathan Nolan
Cast
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Aaron MotenMaximus
- Franchise(s)
- Fallout
- Creator(s)
- Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner
