Former Fallout 3 designer makes strong comments about what a potential remaster should address, pointing fingers towards Fallout 3's dated gunplay. The developer said in a recent interview that although Fallout 3 still has a compelling narrative and world-building, today's standards age its combat mechanics.

The designer pointed out that player stats heavily influenced the original game's shooting mechanics, and players often found themselves frustrated with missed shots with a relatively accurate aim. At that time, it was an innovative system, but it's not responsive like we expect in modern shooters. A remaster, he said, shouldn’t just be about updating graphics, but rather overhauling the combat system to properly fit in with today’s standards.

The designer cited the gunplay of Fallout 4 as an example, saying that its improved gunplay (more reflexive aiming and responsive controls) could be a template for the remaster. He said that including these updates would not just update the gameplay but also bring in a new generation of players.

Although Bethesda hasn't officially announced a Fallout 3 remaster, discussions like this suggest that interest in revisiting the title with some big gameplay improvements is growing. Any future iteration seems to be a consensus of fans and developers that they should focus on refining the combat experience to today’s gaming standards.

FAQs