‘Fallout 76’ Is 4 Times Bigger Than ‘Fallout 4,’ Allows Players to Use Nukes

During its E3 2018 Keynote, Bethesda Games Studios took the chance to show off many of its upcoming games, including “Fallout 76.” The studio’s CEO, Todd Howard, had a lot to say about the new title. It will apparently be four times bigger than “Fallout 4” in terms of map size. The game is set in West Virginia and starts 20 years after the great war. Also, players will be able to bomb each other using nuclear missiles.

Howard called the upcoming game a series prequel, Polygon reports, which makes sense. It takes place decades before even the first “Fallout” game. This affords Bethesda considerable freedom in designing a world that it wants to present. It also allows players to be immersed in the multiplayer aspect of the game.

In any event, more details were revealed as the presentation progressed. Among the most notable is the new rendering and lighting technology employed by the game. Apparently, this allows for up to “16 times” more detail than in previous games.

Showing off some gameplay aspects of the title, Howard proceeded to assure fans that they can play the game solo if they wanted to. Although “76” is entirely an online experience, gamers can simply strike out alone. On the other hand, it seems the game will involve some survival aspects, so playing with friends might be a good idea.

As GameSpot notes, building settlements will also be part of the new game. Naturally, growing a community is best done as a team, which encourages players to work with others.

These players will also want to work together long after the actual building is done since settlements can be destroyed. The biggest threat to settlements is undoubtedly the nuclear missiles that players can launch at each other. All it takes is to kill some monsters and get the launch codes, and huge explosions will follow.