Far Harbor, the largest DLC so far for massively popular action RPG Fallout 4 and the first major storyline expansion, is set to launch on May 19.
Far Harbor is such a massive DLC that it is actually not just the biggest so far for Fallout 4, but the largest that the developer Bethesda has ever created.
What can players expect from the highly anticipated Far Harbor DLC?
Heading To Far Harbor
The journey to the island of Far Harbor, which is inspired by the real-world location known as Bar Harbor, begins with players accepting a new case from the Valentine's Detective Agency to search for a missing woman and a secret colony of synths.
Players then head to the island off Maine's coast, and it is said that Far Harbor features a more feral world due to higher level of radiation in the area.
The Conflict
Bethesda describes the conflict in Far Harbor as occurring between the synths, the cult Children of Atom and the townspeople. It is up to players to either settle the feud and bring peace to the island or throw the factions into an even deeper conflict. New faction quests involving the island's problems can be accessed by players through the DLC.
In addition to the opposing factions in Far Harbor, the DLC brings more threats in the form of new creatures. The monsters that could be spotted in the expansion include gigantic lantern fish and massive crustaceans.
New Toys
With new problems come new solutions, and in the world of Fallout 4, that means new equipment. A trailer of Far Harbor reveals some sort of fishing hook, while also providing a glimpse of what looks like a diving suit.
The diving suit spotted in the trailer amplifies rumors that Far Harbor will contain underwater segments that can be explored by players. The base game was said to contain such underwater areas, but those had to be cut during its development. Far Harbor could be bringing back these locations, which would be appropriate for its setting.
Completing quests in the DLC will also reward players with high-level weapons and armor, which makes participating in the conflict of Far Harbor much more appealing.
Ready For Launch
As mentioned, Far Harbor will be launching on May 19. Those who purchased the $50 season pass doesn't need to pay anything. For gamers with no season pass, with what is known about the DLC so far, it already looks like the $25 cost of purchasing the expansion as a standalone is going to be worth it.
For lucky ones, the wait will not be as long. Bethesda is said to be sending out invites this week to chosen players to participate in the closed beta of the DLC, which will contain the full version of Far Harbor.
