To Fallout 76 fans have many questions. Therefore, there is an elaborate documentary by Noclip that addresses the most important questions from the community. This includes the setting, microtransactions, the nukes, and how updates work.
On the Noclip page, there is a large making-of documentary about Fallout 76. The 40-minute film answers important questions from the community.
The Making of Fallout 76
When Fallout 76 was announced as an online survival game, many fans were initially surprised. Many preferred a classic single-player RPG. There were many questions, including:
- Will I be killed constantly in PvP?
- Are the nukes not totally stupid?
- Can I buy gameplay advantages with real money?
- Why is everything in the game still so green?
This documentary answers those questions and a few more.
Why was West Virginia chosen as the setting?
One reason for choosing West Virginia was that there is enough space there to provide ample room for a large number of players to spread out. Furthermore, a rural region like West Virginia is a less attractive target in a nuclear war. Therefore, fewer nukes fell there, and the environment is not as ruined and desolate as in the other Fallout games.
Additionally, the region holds enough potential for exciting stories. For instance, there is a secret military facility. And the President’s large bunker is located in the Greenbrier Hotel. There are guaranteed intriguing discoveries. However, for game design reasons, the state was not recreated one-to-one.
What’s the deal with the monsters?
Another reason for West Virginia were the special monsters that have haunted the local folklore for years. Years after a nuclear war, these creatures have apparently thrived and are now lurking for juicy Vault dwellers.
Highlights of the monster population are probably the famous Mothman and the Grafton monster. The Mothman is said to appear in various situations and stalk the player for a while.
Will there be human opponents?
Since Fallout 76 takes place shortly after the big bang, there are no raiders and other scoundrels yet. Malicious players will take on this role in PvP. However, there will be the “Scorched.”
These are probably an early form of ghouls, meaning people who have been horribly mutated by radiation but somehow survive.
Will there be mutations?
Players can also mutate due to radiation. However, that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Mutations can be removed, but they can also be kept, leading to useful perks.
How will griefing in PvP be prevented?
Bethesda has various protective measures in place to ensure that PvP does not get out of hand. For instance, you will always be able to see the positions of other players on the map.
Additionally, there will be something like “bounty levels,” allowing you to immediately recognize severe PvP killers. And if you die, you won’t lose all your equipment.
How bad will things get with the nukes?
Many players have serious concerns about the nukes in Fallout 76. They are said to be able to be found and launched with the correct launch codes. This would blow up the bases of your neighbors. So will your painstakingly built installations always be blown up?
Not so. Because the nukes are clearly an endgame element that cannot just be completed casually. Rather, they are for players who have already achieved everything and are therefore bored. Additionally, the nukes are not just for wiping out other players. You can also launch the nuke somewhere and then farm the super creatures that spawn there.
Will there be microtransactions?
As an online game with a long lifespan, Fallout 76 is expected to rely on microtransactions. However, those who fear Pay2Win and other unfair monetary advantages can rest easy. According to Bethesda, only cosmetic items can be purchased, and these can also be found in the game.
What about updates for Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 will be offered as a game as a service. This means the game is expected to receive updates for years to come, with numerous free updates and patches.
There will also be large DLCs with new regions and quest lines. Thus, the world will continually be expanded.
