As far as it’s known, Fallout 5 is years away at this point. The Elder Scrolls 6 is believed to arrive before the next chapter in Fallout, meaning a long road is likely ahead. Despite the long wait, there are likely hints of what to expect in Fallout 5 when looking at Bethesda’s most recent launch, Starfield. The sci-fi RPG has had its highs and lows, but there are plenty of exciting concepts that could potentially bleed over into Fallout 5. While there are ways Starfield may inform The Elder Scrolls 6, the Fallout franchise has more in common with Bethesda’s space adventure, as both boast their own forms of technology, even if in opposite implementations. Starfield follows the story of a technologically advanced galaxy-exploring society, while Fallout dives into a post-nuclear version of America that is left fighting for survival. Despite the stark contrast, Fallout still leans into a sci-fi slant, which could set the stage for the next chapter to take note of one of Starfield‘s most popular post-launch features; land vehicles.
Starfield’s Land Vehicles Could Bring Fallout 5 To Even Greater Heights
Back in August, Starfield got a major update with the introduction of the REV-8. As the game’s first ever land vehicle, the REV-8 proved to be a game-changer for traversal. Players no longer have to trudge through the open landscape of planets, but can instead zoom through terrain, and it’s one of the strongest updates the game has received since its 2023 launch. Starfield has seen a handful of significant upgrades, but the REV-8 is one that can be felt most significantly, and having the same feature for Fallout 5 at launch would be a monumental decision for the franchise.
It is currently unknown what the setting of Fallout 5 will be, but one thing is almost for certain; a wasteland will be involved. As to where this wasteland is located, only time will tell, but a vast and dangerous nuclear-devastated landscape has always been at the heart of Fallout. For Fallout 5 to set itself apart and generate excitement, including new features is a must, and a land vehicle could be the simple key needed to make that happen.
Bethesda recently added a second land vehicle to Starfield called the Deimog that players can download for free.
Zooming Through the Wasteland
Traversal in Fallout isn’t always trudging through treacherous wastelands. Fast travel is eventually unlocked for players to utilize, but for those who wish for more immersive map traversal, foregoing such a feature may be the preferred option. While this can bring extra immersion, it can also take a good chunk of time to get through when going from point “A” to point “B”. The many Fallout stories that have been released so far have yet to feature a vehicle, but it would be an effective addition that could breathe some fresh life into the franchise.
With the divisiveness of Starfield and the silence surrounding The Elder Scrolls 6, there are a lot of questions about how Bethesda plans to make Fallout stand out in the growing world of RPGs. As the most recent game in the series, Fallout 76 has the benefit of being a live-service game that can continue to get better over time, but Fallout 5 will need to come out of the gate strong. Bethesda is notable for post-launch updates, but with such hype surrounding the live series and a newfound interest in the games, Fallout 5 will want to offer something extra special, and a vehicle feels like the obvious answer.
The REV-8 can be purchased from any Ship Services Technician.
As the wait for Fallout 5 continues, Bethesda now has the opportunity to take note of what Starfield features are resonating the most with players. Starfield may not be a perfect game, but its land vehicles hopefully inspire a new standard for Fallout.
