Gaming: What do you want from Fallout 5?

Fallout 5 isn’t set to land anytime soon 

However, that hasn't stopped us exploring how the game could look

The Fallout series has long captivated gamers with its distinctive blend of post-apocalyptic storytelling, immersive open-world exploration, and dark humour. 

Author - Jamie P

As anticipation builds for Fallout 5, fans are vocal about their desires for the next instalment. This article delves into the series' history, its enduring popularity, and the features gamers hope to see in the next installment,

Building on the success of previous games and improving on some elements

The Fallout community has high expectations for the next instalment in the franchise. Despite the love of the series that many people share, there was some of criticism of previous games including Fallout 76. Many fans are keen to see Bethesda return to the series' single-player RPG roots while improving on the mechanics and storytelling that made previous titles great. 

One example of improvements could be within the open world itself. One of the standout features of Fallout has always been its environments, filled with hidden stories, dangerous encounters, and quirky NPCs. However, fans want Fallout 5 to take things a step further with a truly dynamic world that changes based on player decisions. Many gamers feel that while Fallout 4 had ae large world, it often felt static, with NPCs and factions not reacting meaningfully to the player’s choices.

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A world where settlements can rise or fall depending on player actions, rival factions engage in more complex conflicts, and random events feel truly unpredictable would significantly enhance immersion. Some fans have pointed to games like Red Dead Redemption 2 as an example of how an open world can feel alive and responsive

Other gamers have also expressed a want for the next game to have a more intriguing plot. Whilst many would agree that Fallout 4 had an engaging premise, some players felt its main story was weaker compared to previous games.

Fallout: New Vegas, for example, was praised for its morally complex narrative and strong world-building. Fans want a sequel to feature a story that is not only engaging but also allows for greater player agency. A narrative that isn’t solely focused on finding a missing family member (a common theme in Bethesda games) would be a welcome change.

Where else could the next Fallout game be set?

Could the next game be set in the UK? It would certainly be an interesting change of pace. We have already explored if more games could be set in Wales but how about London? There has already been an iteration of such based here.

Fallout: London is an ambitious, trail-blazing DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4, Bethesda Game Studios’ 2015 post-apocalyptic RPG. It stands apart from its contemporaries and offers an entirely new experience: setting a Fallout game outside the United States.

From the stereotypical stuffy parliamentary aristocrats to a resurrection of the Knights of the Round Table to an uncompromising cult of revolutionaries (and more!), the mod embodies the history and aesthetics of the city and it puts an unmistakably nuclear spin on it.