Fallout 5 Has A Perfect Protagonist The Franchise Has Never Used Before (& It's Not A Ghoul)

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There are many paths in the universe that are ripe for exploration, and when launches, it would be incredibly gratifying for fans and players to get a glimpse into some of these areas. While Ghouls are interesting, there are so many other great possibilities for a protagonist in , and one particular monstrosity that seems like an obvious choice is the Super Mutant. These abominations contain a rich backstory rooted in the series' lore, and following the experience of a single Super Mutant could simultaneously provide better context for the events leading up to previous games.

A Super Mutant main character would be a departure from previous formulas and make the next game more unique, while also giving fans a more complete backstory. By design, this would act as a prequel to the other installments in the franchise, but with that comes a wealth of opportunities to make meaningful connections to future events, and give both returning fans and new players a fresh and original story. As a Super Mutant, players would be able to see first-hand the events following the FEV project, and would experience the transition from human to Super Mutant for themselves.

A Super Mutant protagonist would potentially have access to a whole new set of possible abilities based on the effects of the specific strain of FEV they have, making them a great option for a protagonist. For example, if the story focused around horrifying legend, the Master, during or immediately after those first twisted FEV experiments, the protagonist of could even have access to psychic abilities. That could open endless possibilities, from practical applications while exploring the Commonwealth to unlocking doors or accessing hard-to-reach areas to combat encounters. Super Mutants would also have extremely high resistance to radiation that would allow them to explore otherwise inaccessible areas.

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