A Fallout 3 player online has discovered a surprising detail in the Bethesda RPG almost 17 years after its release. This Fallout 3 discovery could surprise even veteran players of the game due to its rarity, even if some may have stumbled upon it before.
It’s a testament to the level of detail found in Bethesda titles that players will often find new details in them long after their release. This doesn’t just apply to Fallout 3, either. One veteran Skyrim player made a major Conjuration realization after 14 years, while players frequently point out new discoveries in titles like Fallout 4 and Starfield, too. It’s part of the Bethesda appeal – if players feel like there’s still some stones left unturned, then there’s always motivation to come back for one more playthrough.
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As spotted by TheGamer, Redditor devo752 discovered a Fallout 3 random encounter that they hadn’t seen yet, almost 17 years after its launch. Upon discovering a bunch of dead mirelurks, they were met by a Brotherhood of Steel Initiate who had been tasked with pulling all the dead creatures from the freshly-purified water in the Capital Wasteland and torching them. After speaking to the Initiate, they actually got on with their job of roasting the mirelurks, adding a little more authenticity to the unique interaction.
Fallout 3 Player Notices Unique Random Encounter After Nearly 17 Years
There were several comments in the thread claiming to have never seen this random encounter, either. It was pointed out that it can only be encountered with Fallout 3‘s Broken Steel DLC installed, which could explain why some had never stumbled upon it previously. Another user proposed a slightly unsettling theory, asking, “I wonder if they plan on eating it later?”
At the moment, the idea of Fallout 5 releasing any time soon feels like a pipe dream, especially given the fact that Bethesda is currently occupied with the development of The Elder Scrolls 6. However, rumors of a possible Fallout 3 remaster continue to swirl, with some suggesting that the 2008 game will be given the Oblivion Remastered treatment. As with any rumor, this should be taken with a pinch of salt, but it’s certainly something for Fallout fans to watch with interest.
Fallout 3
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October 28, 2008
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
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Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Bethesda Softworks
- Engine
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Gamebryo