Such anticipation for Fallout 4 is due in no small part to Bethesda’s acute understanding of what fans want out of the forthcoming title. In terms of content, prior entries in the series were by no means meager offerings. However, the Maryland-based studio acknowledges the fact that with the majority of gamers playing on next-gen consoles, expectations for even more in-game materials exist, which is probably why Fallout 4 contains double the assets of Skyrim.

Additionally, Bethesda realizes that fans are not only hoping for a refreshing experience when it comes to Fallout 4, but also a familiar one. Thankfully, long-time players will be pleased to know that the developers have refined the combat system to make for better gunplay and are bringing back some popular weapons alongside the incorporation of new gear and firearms.

According to Official Xbox Magazine, Fallout 4’s conflicts ought to make for some of the most fluid battles the series has ever seen. And considering the publication’s effusive praise, it might be the most well-designed approach to in-game conflicts in the franchise thus far. Regarding the matter, OXM says:

As far as combat is concerned, Fallout 4 fans should be thrilled to learn that the confirmed reintroduction of weapons such as the Fat Man, Minigun, plasma shooters, and the baseball bat will help facilitate a return to form, as well as a higher standard of action. Not to mention, the fresh addition of the Junk Jet – a gun allowing players to shoot any item at their enemies, similar to Fallout 3’s Rock-It Launcher – and a Pipe Pistol that can be upgraded to a rifle will boost the quality of the game’s armory.

With Fallout 4’s hype train chugging along steadier than ever, Bethesda’s Vice President of PR and Marketing, Pete Hines, is confident that the title’s sales could make it the studio’s “biggest release ever”. While the executive’s claim is purely conjecture at this point, such an assertion isn’t completely without merit. For instance, Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy Edition going back on sale, and then selling out again almost instantaneously is a pretty decent indication of the intense demand for the game.

Fallout 4 is set to release on November 10, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Source: Official Xbox Magazine (via Gamespresso)