It’s time for Bethesda and Todd Howard to learn from Elden Ring and improve this one weapon class with the upcoming Fallout 5.

Despite the recent hype around the Fallout franchise, all thanks to the Amazon TV show, its future still remains uncertain, and gamers still hope for an announcement soon. While we still don’t have an official reveal, Bethesda’s Todd Howard has confirmed that Fallout 5 will be on the developer’s to-do list once Elder Scrolls 6 is wrapped up.

Fallout is one of Bethesda’s most popular franchises. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

Considering all of the criticism Bethesda has dealt with in recent years, it’s going to be quite interesting to see how Howard and his team approach the next Fallout game. We don’t know how the title is going to shape up, but if the developer is looking to deliver another revolutionary RPG, it must delve deeper into one specific weapon class.

Fallout 5 must focus on enhancing melee weapons

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There’s absolutely no denying the fact that the Fallout franchise has always given us a number of lethal weapons. However, long-time fans of the franchise know that Bethesda hasn’t really dived deep into the melee weapons.

Sure, we’ve been treated with power fits, sledgehammers, and heck, even electrified batons, but would anyone pick them over guns? In recent years, we’ve seen tons of new titles on the scene, and one of them is Elden Ring. One of the best parts about the game is its focus on delivering tons of melee weapons such as katanas, colossal weapons, and whatnot.

That’s not all, Elden Ring features a much better melee system that feels weighty and quite tactical. On the other hand, melee in the post-apocalyptic franchise often feels lackluster and basic. There’s a clear need for Fallout 5 to take a risk by pushing the melee weapons to the forefront of the experience and learning from its rivals.

Fallout 5 can learn from Elden Ring‘s weapon diversity and bring new things such as chains, swords, rebar clubs, and many other things, all loaded with unique movements. We could see the game improving the overall combat mechanics by adding charged attacks and special abilities. Wouldn’t it be cool to use a sledgehammer to wreck the entire ground?

Most of the weapons seen in Elden Ring are a reflection of the in-game lore, and it’s something that Bethesda needs to adopt. Fallout 5 should bring weapons that are tied to certain factions, such as Brotherhood energy blades, Enclave plasma-fused batons, and even Raider gauntlets. We could even see special quests that push players to opt for melee fights against Super Mutants, Deathclaws, and other enemies.

Just like Elden Ring, Bethesda needs to bring more melee options in Fallout 5 that are based on all the wacky science that the franchise is known for. It’s something that can completely shake up the post-apocalyptic franchise and make it basically an Elden Ring 2.

Tired of waiting for Fallout 5? Try Fallout 76

Fallout 5 is still years away from release. (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

As Bethesda has already stated, development on Fallout 5 won’t kick off until the developer is done with Elder Scrolls 6. This means that the next entry won’t hit the shelves before 2030 at the earliest. If you’re someone who is itching for some post-apocalyptic experience, Fallout 76 can keep you satisfied.

At one point, Fallout 76 was considered to be one of the worst titles developed by Bethesda. However, in the last six years, the game has managed to make a comeback against all odds. Bethesda has constantly brought free updates and improvements to the game, which has led to peak player counts in recent years.

As of now, it seems like Bethesda has no plans to end the game’s ongoing support, which means that Fallout 76 could continue to survive with new additions up until the release of Fallout 5. However, this doesn’t mean that Bethesda shouldn’t make a new Fallout game its priority.

Fallout 76 is slowly but surely showing its age, and it has never really appealed to the core fans of the franchise, who love the single-player experience. Let’s hope Howard and his team can get some extra hands on deck for a Fallout spin-off, remaster or remake.

With that said, do you think Fallout 5 needs to enhance the overall melee system with more weapons? Let us know in the comments below.