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Fallout 5: Here are 10 adjustments Bethesda should make for an improved experience
With Bethesda having confirmed that Fallout 5 is now in preproduction, Polygon's writers have put together a wishlist of changes they would like to see made to the long-running post-apocalyptic RPG series. The piece reflects widespread fan speculation about the next mainline instalment following Fallout 4 and the more recent success of the Fallout TV adaptation, and touches on storytelling, dialogue, character progression and setting.
Among the suggestions are making the protagonist silent again rather than fully voiced as in Fallout 4, moving the setting beyond America to explore other nuclear-devastated regions of the world, and developing a less derivative plot with more nuanced, morally grey themes. The writers also call for more varied dialogue options beyond the four-response format used previously, and an overhauled skill and perk system that ties character development more logically to how the player actually plays, drawing comparisons to The Elder Scrolls and Obsidian's The Outer Worlds games.
In short
- Bethesda confirmed Fallout 5 is in early preproduction
- Polygon lists 10 wanted changes, including a silent protagonist
- Suggestions include a non-US setting and better dialogue/skill systems
Explained simply
Fallout is a series of post-apocalyptic role-playing games in which players navigate ruined worlds and make choices that affect the story. Bethesda, the American video game publisher, has owned the franchise since 2007, with Fallout 4 being the most recent major release in 2015.
A Fallout television adaptation has been released to considerable success, introducing the franchise to new audiences and reviving interest among existing fans. Bethesda has now confirmed that development on Fallout 5, the next major game in the series, has begun.
With a new game formally announced to be in development, various commentators are offering suggestions on what the next instalment should include. This reflects the broader conversation within the gaming community about how the long-running series might improve and evolve.