A recently released mod for Fallout 4 has added a brand-new feature that would be perfect for a potential Fallout 5. Gamers continue to debate their most-wanted features for Fallout 5, but it could be some time before anything concrete is confirmed by Bethesda.
Gamers everywhere are wondering exactly what the headline feature will be for Fallout 5. Back in 2015, Bethesda revealed the settlement-building feature for Fallout 4, which is still being used for incredible builds to this day. It offered more replayability for Fallout 4, and added another layer of depth to Bethesda's post-apocalyptic world. The developer would expand upon settlement-building with multiple DLCs that added more items to use with the feature. Unsurprisingly, modders have continued to expand what's possible with settlement-building too, with plenty of mods out there removing some of the restraints included for the feature in the base game.
The mod for Fallout 4 is titled Shield Integration Project, and a video of it in action was posted to Reddit by user driPITTY_. In the clip, it showcases a number of different shields such as riot shields and even an energy shield, blocking bullets from attacking enemies. It's a feature that has never been seen before in any Fallout title, although would fit in perfectly in Fallout 5, especially with the rough-and-ready nature of the Fallout world. The limitations of Bethesda games in the past have often been down to the game engine more than any other factor, so it's possible that it simply hasn't been possible until recently.
In the comments, the user goes on to explain more about the features of the mod. Using the shields, players are able to shield-bash enemies, making them a strong tool for attack as well as defence. Melee in Fallout games has traditionally not been the easiest way to play, but this mod could definitely add a new dimension to it going forward. Unfortunately, when not equipped it doesn't protect the player from behind, like how shields work in other shooters such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, although this is apparently because it causes strange positioning when sheathed. Hopefully this is something that is fixable, as it would add a small layer of immersion to the mod.
Regardless of when Fallout 5 releases, it's essential that Bethesda continues to allow modding support for the games. The Fallout 4 modding scene has kept the game alive for eight years now. Meanwhile, Bethesda's other flagship RPG, Skyrim, maintains a huge player base in large thanks to the dedicated modders that continue to add brand-new features to the game. Bethesda has a reputation for hiring talented modders to work on its games, so hopefully there'll be some features drawn directly from previously released mods for use in Fallout 5.
Fallout 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.