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BeforeFallout 5comes out, we should look at what makes a survival game good. When developing a survival game, there’s a delicate balance between challenge, creativity, and immersion. But what makes a survival game truly stand out?
In a recent Reddit post, one developer noted some key points they wanted to explore in their survival game. As we look ahead to the nextFalloutgame, Todd Howard and his team at Bethesda might do well to integrate these ‘golden points’ into the next iteration of their post-apocalyptic universe.
1 . Purposeful Progression and Exploration
One of the most crucial elements of a successful survival game is the sense of purpose. Players need more than just a never-ending grind—they need a goal that gives their struggles meaning. In games likeSubnautica, the player isn’t just surviving for the sake of it.
The objective to leave the planet gives every action from crafting, and gathering resources, to exploring deeper context. The same principle could bea big part ofFallout 5. Giving players long-term goals would give them more to think about than just surviving another day.
2. Balanced Crafting and Building Systems
Crafting and base-building are at the heart of survival games, but they have to keep players engaged without feeling overwhelmed or repetitive. A good crafting system, as seen inMinecraft,orFactorio, often revolves around a few basic resources that can be expanded into more complex items.
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This makes it so crafting doesn’t feel tedious or like doing chores. For the nextFalloutgame, this could mean refining resource management so players don’t spend hours gathering wood or metal scraps. Automation options, like robots or drones, could assist players in the mid-game, preventing the grind from overshadowing the thrill of survival.
3. Balanced Combat and Threats
Combat in survival games can often feel unbalanced, with some titles ramping up difficulty too abruptly. Players need to feel challenged, but not frustrated. The best survival games, likeProject Zomboid, use combat as an extension of the survival experience, with smart AI and scaling difficulty.
Fallout 5can benefit by having an element of unpredictability in its enemies. That could be coupled with a combat system that rewards strategic thinking and adapts to the player’s progression without becoming monotonous.
4World-building and Meaningful Progression
Immersion is often keyto a survival game’s success. The world itself should react to the player’s actions and decisions, providing consequences for both good and bad choices. In many survival games, weather and environmental effects, like those inIcarusorThe Long Dark, play a critical role.
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InFallout 5, immersion could be pushed further by allowing players to uncover hidden lore or piece together the world’s history through exploration. Instead of scripted, linear stories, Bethesda could use environmental storytelling—where every building, relic, and skeleton tells a tale of the world before and after the nuclear apocalypse.
Survival games have come a long way, but they often struggle to balance purpose, progression, and immersive mechanics. As Howard and his team work onFallout 5, they have the opportunity to understand exactly what players want.
What are you looking forward to seeing in the next Fallout game? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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