Fallout 5andDestiny 3are still a ways away from release, with the former not expected to begin proper development until around 2028 and the latter being little more than rumor and speculation at the moment. However, assuming anotherDestinysequel happens, one new feature for bothFallout 5andDestiny 3is already in high demand among fans of the two franchises.
More specifically,futureFalloutandDestinygamesshould consider expanding their roster of playable characters. Even before introducing new characters, both franchises already have a wealth of familiar factions to choose from to offer distinct playable characters. Especially considering that this feature could be key to introducing several new gameplay and storytelling mechanics, these franchises should arguably bite the bullet with this feature in future games.
Fallout 5 Should Keep The Ball Rolling After Fallout 76’s Ghoul Playable Character
The demand for theFalloutfranchise to offer multiple, distinct playable characters has always been a popular request among fans of the franchise. Ever sinceFallout 76announced a ghoul playable character featurewould be coming to the game, the demand for this feature has only continued to grow. This means that ultimately, futureFalloutgames will be at an inevitable crossroads to keep this feature alive.
If this feature comes to futureFalloutgames, it shouldn’t stop at just ghouls and Vault dwellers. By now, there are already tons of contemporary and fan-favorite factions in theFalloutgames that could offer interesting perspectives for a playable character.
Fallout Factions That Deserve Their Own Playable Characters
Depending on the setting of the game and where it fits intotheFallouttimeline, some of these familiar factions could end up appearing inFallout 5anyway, which would make them a seemingly perfect candidate to introduce new playable characters. Even though players can normally become honorary members of these factions throughout the franchise, playing through the entirety of the game as a member of these factions could provide a distinct gameplay experience from the traditional Vault dwellers that make up the majority of theFalloutfranchise’s protagonists.
Destiny 3 Already Has the Perfect Blueprint For New Playable Characters
Given the direction of recent expansions forDestiny 2,this franchise could also stand to benefit from experimenting with a wider variety of playable characters. For a long time now,Destiny 2has been blurring the lines between the three existing character classes. This trend generally started with the Subclass 3.0 updates, which allow players to wield some of the abilities that were previously exclusive to the three character classes respectively. Then more recently, thePrismatic Subclasses and Exotic Class itemshave taken this even further.
Additionally,Destiny 2’s Vanguard has also developed newfound alliances with some of the Traveler’s former enemies, such as the Cabal and Fallen. So, based on both of these two trends,the future of theDestinyfranchisearguably has the perfect solution to solve its character-class identity crisis by offering a wider variety of playable character options, potentially including Cabal and Fallen among other races of Guardians. Such a change could be key to introducing RPG elements into the franchise, which could be a refreshing twist toDestiny 2’s storytelling. Not to mention, new playable characters could also provide new gameplay opportunities such as a wider variety of abilities and weaponry.
All in all, an expanded variety of playable characters arguably seems like a natural progression for both franchises just waiting to happen, puttingFallout 5andDestiny 3in the same boat. DespiteFallout 5andDestiny 3still being a long way away from release, now is a great time to get these conversations happening about what fans hope to see from these future games.
Fallout 76
WHERE TO PLAY
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim and Fallout 4, welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fell, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers—chosen from the nation’s best and brightest – emerge into post-nuclear America on Reclamation Day, 2102. Play solo or join together as you explore, quest, build, and triumph against the wasteland’s greatest threats. Explore a vast wasteland, devastated by nuclear war, in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story. Experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Expand southward to Skyline Valley – a brand-new region of Appalachia. Investigate the cause of the electric storm circling overhead and unveil the mystery around Vault 63 and its dwellers, including a shocking new Ghoul type – The Lost.
