The Perfect Storm: Why Fallout: New Vegas Deserves an Epic Sequel

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Fallout 76's continued support and frequent updates show that the game is still going strong after four years since its release in 2018.

The upcoming updates in Fallout 76 will bring fresh content and previously unexplored locations, including the Neapolitan Casino located in Atlantic City.

If a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas is developed, it would be fitting to incorporate casino heists as a logical advancement, considering the game's distinctive setting and style.

Fallout 76 continues to thrive with regular updates and ongoing support, even four years after its initial release in 2018. The upcoming Atlantic City updates, set to be released in two parts, will introduce fresh content in never-before-seen locations within the Fallout franchise.

Certain portions of the first Atlantic City update were made available on Fallout 76’s Public Test Server for players to try out before the official release. Players were particularly excited to compare the new Neapolitan Casino in Fallout 76 to the renowned casinos featured in Fallout: New Vegas. This connection highlights the opportune moment for a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas, as exploring the Neapolitan Casino firsthand demonstrates the significant progress the franchise has made since the release of both games. It underscores the potential that Fallout: New Vegas 2 could offer.

A Fallout: New Vegas Sequel Should Bring Heists to the Franchise

The Tax Evasion Expedition, featured in Fallout 76's upcoming Atlantic City update, presents players with a recurring mission where they must complete various randomized objectives within the newly introduced Neapolitan Casino and its surrounding areas. While this location has drawn comparisons to the style and atmosphere of Fallout: New Vegas, there is a notable distinction between the casinos in Fallout 76 and its predecessor. Notably, certain portions of Fallout 76's Tax Evasion Expedition resemble a daring heist of the casino, a concept that was not fully explored in the original Fallout: New Vegas.

The Tax Evasion Expedition falls short of a complete casino heist, but its mission objectives and overall atmosphere hint at more to come. From gunfights in the casino to rigged slot machines, the Fallout franchise has the potential for a thrilling casino heist experience. While there are community mods for Fallout: New Vegas that offer casino heists, an official exploration of this concept has yet to be done. A sequel to Fallout: New Vegas could be the perfect opportunity to incorporate casino heists and related activities, giving players a chance to indulge in this exciting new gameplay.

Fallout: New Vegas sets itself apart from other games in the franchise, not only because it was developed by a new team but also due to its unique setting and style. Despite retaining the franchise's signature features like VATS and sinister Vaults, the game's distinctiveness makes it the ideal platform for advancing to casino heists. In contrast, such a feature might feel out of place in the other Fallout games.

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The community mods or surprise expansion for Fallout: New Vegas could include casino heists, but what the game truly deserves is a proper sequel. With new enemies, updated quality-of-life improvements, and the ability for players to create their own casinos using Fallout's CAMP building system, Fallout: New Vegas 2 has the potential to be a highly successful venture.

Among fans of the Fallout franchise, Fallout: New Vegas is often regarded as the favorite. As a result, a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas has been eagerly awaited, separate from any plans for introducing casino heists. Additionally, a sequel could help alleviate some of the pressure and expectations surrounding Fallout 5, which is still years away from release. Given the current state of Starfield and Fallout 76, Fallout 5 has significant standards to meet.

Fallout 76 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.