Fallout 4 Player Discovers Hidden EXP Bonus In Diamond City Years Later

A Fallout 4 player has discovered a piece of content in the now seven-year-old title that they never knew existed, prompting a discussion about what players often miss. The best-selling Bethesda RPG was released back in 2015 and was praised for its robust, sprawling, and diverse post-apocalyptic world. Similar to other Bethesda RPGs like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4 came pre-packed with hundreds of hours of single-player content, plus subsequent DLC releases.

It seems like there is never any shortage of things to do and secrets to uncover in Fallout 4. The player character emerges from cryo-sleep over two centuries after the nuclear war that ravaged most of western civilization and as such, society has started to rebuild. The game is home to a smattering of rough and shaky cities and shantytowns, constructed from old debris and pre-war supplies. One of the most memorable of these cities is Diamond City, the closest thing to a bustling metropolis that this post-apocalyptic version of Massachusetts has to offer. Within Diamond City is an assortment of vendors, entertainers, and scummy crime bosses – all of whom the player can interact with and learn more about.

Veteran players might think that they’ve seen all that this unique location has to offer, but Reddit user partisan98 might have just proven these gamers wrong. In a post to the Fallout subreddit, partisan98 claims that they have discovered that a passive “Quiet Reflection” bonus can be acquired by sitting in the Diamond City chapel for a certain period of time. Quiet Reflection is a perk in Fallout 4 that gives the player a 5% boost to EXP.

In the body of the post, partisan98 expresses their shock at this revelation, stating that they are amazed to have discovered something new in a game that they have owned for so long. This is likely a sentiment that many fans of Bethesda’s open worlds can relate to, as it isn’t uncommon to discover cool secrets, side quests, or collectibles in these games even after dozens of hours of gameplay. The comments on partisan98’s post are proof of this, as other Redditors are sharing Fallout 4 features or secrets that they only discovered years after first starting the game.

The ubiquity of open worlds is something that many gamers are equal parts weary and wary of, but instances like this one demonstrate their value. True, these kinds of games can fall victim to bloat and copy-paste content, but they can also offer lush and vibrant digital adventures when done right. Who knows, there may still be more Fallout 4 secrets lying in wait for gamers to uncover.

Source: partisan98/Reddit

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