Summary
AFallout 4player has managed to lose a bunch of progress in Survival Mode in the most upsetting way possible. Survival Mode inFallout 4is the most difficult way to experience the base game, and to lose progress like this would be heartbreaking for any player.
At this point, it’s easy to forget thatSurvival Mode inFallout 4wasn’t actually in the game at launch. It was added a few months after release, although, for many players, it’s the definitive way to play the game at this point. It has several differences from other difficulty modes. For example, fast travel is disabled, saving is only possible in beds, ammunition has weight, and characters must eat, drink, and sleep at regular intervals in order to survive. It’s definitely a much more hardcore experience, but it adds a lot to the gameplay loop ofFallout 4that every fan of the game should try at least once.
Redditor IcyProcess212 shared the heartbreaking clip, which shows them exploring the ruins ofFallout 4’s downtown Boston. They jump onto a stationary car, which immediately bugs out, and the game’s physics sends the car flying into IcyProcess212, killing them instantly. According to the player, this cost them a total of 30 minutes of progress. It’s not enough to kill the save entirely, but it’s definitely frustrating enough to see a player turn off their game and try again another day.
Fallout 4 Survival Mode Ends in Disaster
Unfortunately,Fallout 4is known for these types of bugs. One gamer in the thread even commented, “Why would you jump on a car in survival?” showing they aren’t the first and last player to go through this experience. While there are somehilariousFallout 4glitches, there are an equal number of frustrating ones like this that can be a real pain to deal with, especially for those who aren’t aware of their existence. It’s a good lesson for allFallout 4Survival Mode players - don’t jump on cars.
WithFallout’s recent jump in popularity thanks to the TV adaptation, it’s hard to imagine that Bethesda will stay on its usual schedule in the wait for another title in the series. At the studio’s current rate, a newFalloutis unlikely until the 2030s, which would feel like a massive waste of the hype the franchise is generating at the moment. The good news is thatBethesda wants to increase its output going forward, and it’ll be interesting to see how that manifests itself. A few situations are possible -Falloutis given to a new studio, or Bethesda undergoes a massive expansion to allow for bothElder ScrollsandFalloutto be developed simultaneously. Let’s see what route the studio takes.
Fallout 4
WHERE TO PLAY
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, invite you to the ambitious open world of Fallout 4. Do whatever you want in a massive Commonwealth with hundreds of locations, characters and quests.As the sole survivor of Vault 111, only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone - the choices are yours.From a Power Armor-toting soldier to the charismatic smooth-talker, be whoever you want with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character system and develop your own playstyle from hundreds of Perks.Experience exciting first- or third-person combat with the dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or V.A.T.S., targeting enemies for maximum tactical advantage (and cinematic carnage!) Collect, upgrade and build thousands of items with Fallout 4’s crafting system. Weapons, armor, food and with the right materials, even entire settlements are possible. Welcome home.
