Fallout 4 romance options: All romantic characters explained

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Romance has factored into many Bethesda games over the years, everything from The Elder Scrolls to Starfield. So, it's no surprise, then, that Fallout 4 has plenty of characters whose hearts can be won over. You just need to know how to press the right buttons.

Since the Fallout TV show hit Prime Video in April, fans have been flocking to the latest instalment of the action RPG series. In fact, player sales for Fallout 4 have increased by 7,500 per cent week-over-week. That's the power of television for you.

Now what many of those players don't realise is how romance plays a part in the game, and the benefits that come with doing so. For one, the Lover's Embrace perk will grant an experience boost for a few hours after sharing a bed with a companion. This can make a big difference to levelling up fast as the Sole Survivor.

To break it all down, we've outlined the basics of what you need to know about romance in Fallout 4, as well as the full list of characters vying for your heart.

Yes, romance features in Fallout 4 as an optional add-on if you wish to further your relationship with a companion or ally.

This is determined by an Affinity level that begins at Neutral before working its way through Friend, Admiration, Confidant and Infatuation. On the other hand, if you don't get on with your companion it can drop below Neutral, to Disdain and, finally, Hatred.

If a relationship is headed in the right direction, the option to «flirt» will eventually appear in the dialogue options. If pulled off successfully, the «romance» option will appear and if again, done so correctly, the companion will become a love interest.

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There are 10 romanceable characters in Fallout 4, so only specific companions and allies fall into this category. Eight of these were