The survival game Fallout 76 will soon receive a new feature called Fallout Worlds, where you can let loose. In an event, the developers gave us a closer look at what can actually be done.
This is the new feature: Fallout Worlds are somewhat like a sandbox or developer mode, where you can have fun. Similar to modding tools for the series’ single-player titles, you can make a variety of settings. You can change:
- how much damage you or opponents deal
- what weather and radiation conditions exist
- who can build where and how much
You can even influence enemies and determine where they appear. Roughly speaking: The Fallout Worlds make you a god in your own world.
During a “Round Table” where the development team invited journalists for a Q&A session, Design Director Mark Tucker and Fallout Worlds Lead Bo Buchanan explained what makes the Worlds so special.
Hardcore mode, role-playing games, and superpowers
What can I do in the Worlds? With the various features of the Fallout Worlds, you can essentially create your own game modes. For example, it is possible to set your own and the strength of the enemies so high that every hit is an instant kill. A true hardcore mode.
It is even possible that you can transform into a superhero with the right settings. Buchanan shares a little anecdote that has become one of his favorites:
There is probably nothing that really stands out. Except for that one guy who basically turned into One-Punch-Man. He uses just his fists, employs endless V.A.T.S. and high jumps. Then he jumps up, aims with V.A.T.S., teleports into close combat and one-shots everything. He zips through the world like some strange anime character.
According to Buchanan, this was something he absolutely did not expect. “I didn’t even know that was possible – and he just did it,” he says in the conversation. “And now that’s exactly what I want to play.”
Is it all about fighting? Even though many of the sliders revolve around strength and weapons, the Worlds apparently also offer plenty of freedom for other ways to play. With higher jumps, for example, you can explore Appalachia better and find hidden places.
Role-playing is also an important aspect of Fallout 76. Some groups come together to take on roles of policemen and helpers or nasty raiders. In the Worlds, you can create your own rules specifically for such events. Anyone who is eager can also dedicate a whole server to the sacred pipe.
The building budget for C.A.M.P.s has also been increased, allowing you to build more and have a larger construction area. Restrictions like energy or collisions can even be disabled. This way, existing places can be expanded or new ones created. If you want, you can build a base for the Steel Brotherhood or expand their headquarters.
Not everything is free
What do the Worlds cost? Basically, anyone who is interested can play in the Worlds. There are public worlds, some created by the team, into which you can simply dive. To enter friends’ worlds, you also do not need any prerequisites.
However, if you want to create your own worlds, you need a Fallout 1st subscription. It costs €120 per year and brings additional benefits, but it is definitely required to create worlds and open them for others.
Are there further restrictions? Despite all the freedoms in the Worlds, you cannot access items that you do not already own. Skins from the shop still need to be purchased, and blueprints must be known by the respective character.
Achievements are only partially transferred between modes (Worlds and adventure). In Worlds, you level up characters or your legendary perks separately. Adventure progress is not altered in the process. However, when you enter one of the special worlds, the higher value of the character always applies in case of a difference.
However, it is not possible to level up the battle pass or gather junk to use in adventure mode. “What happens in the Worlds stays in the Worlds,” the devs say.
The Fallout Worlds will launch on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The new feature appeals to both old and new players – for example, you can also introduce friends who are new to the game better to the matter. Fallout 76 is also excellent as a survival starting point:
