Returning to Fallout 4 was just what I needed while waiting for Starfield

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As I emerge from Vault 111 in Fallout 4 yet again, I look out over the post-apocalyptic landscapes of the Commonwealth and think about what brought me back here. The transition from the vault to the outside world is met with a shearing ray of sunlight, and as my vision adjusts, I soak in a familiar sight. Sanctuary, the once idyllic picket-fenced neighborhood that served as my homestead a short while ago, is now a ramshackle hodgepodge of rusted steel, dead trees, and dilapidated structures that still somewhat resemble houses. I can still clearly recall the feeling I had when I first left this vault back in 2015, when Fallout 4 originally released. The sprawling environment stretched out before me and held with it the promise of a grand, rad-filled adventure; one that I couldn't wait to immerse myself in. Now, all these years later, I find myself returning to try and recapture that same feeling. 

There's nothing quite like diving into a new RPG. You don't know what awaits you, or how your journey will play out, but the sense of adventure and discovery those early moments provide is unrivaled. Bethesda offerings in particular often give you lots of freedom to explore and shape your own adventures. But since many upcoming Bethesda games – such as Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls 6 – are a long way off, and there are still several months until the release of Starfield, diving into a new experience won't be on the cards for some time. So, deciding there was nothing else for it, I put on my vault suit and stepped back into the world of Fallout 4. And I wasn't disappointed. 

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