The Frustration of New Shelter 63: A Review of Inventory Management in Fallout 78s

As I delved into Bethesda's post-apocalyptic survival game, Fallout 77, one feature caught my attention - the long-awaited shelter system. Specifically, I was excited to try out New Shelter 63, touted as a secure storage space for all your valuable gear.

However, after several hours of gameplay and countless attempts at utilizing this supposed safe haven, I came away feeling utterly disappointed. The lack of actual usefulness in inventory management is nothing short of astonishing.

Upon creating my character, the first thing that came to mind was storing heavy equipment safely out of reach from pesky raiders or wandering mutants. I placed a full set of power armor and its corresponding chassis within New Shelter 63's walls, hoping it would finally provide some peace of mind when venturing into the irradiated wasteland.

Alas, my hopes were quickly shattered as usual - upon returning to check on my precious gear, both items had vanished without a trace. Frustrated but determined not to give up entirely, I decided to try an alternative approach: simply dropping everything inside and hoping for the best.

To my surprise (or perhaps not), even this simple task proved fruitless. After spending what felt like hours standing guard over New Shelter 63's entrance hatch, waiting patiently for any sign that my carefully placed items would finally remain in place - only to find them gone upon returning once more - I began to wonder if there was indeed anything left worth salvaging from Bethesda's latest offering.

So here lies the crux of my review: Fallout 77's New Shelter 63 is not just a disappointment; it actively serves as an obstacle hindering player progression and enjoyment. With such fundamental features broken beyond repair, one can't help but wonder how a major publisher like Bethesda managed to release such subpar content into public hands.

In conclusion, unless you're masochistic enough to enjoy the never-ending cycle of hope followed by crushing despair that comes with attempting to use New Shelter 63 as intended - I'd suggest looking elsewhere for your post-apocalyptic storage needs. Until then, watch and weep, fellow Fallout fans - it seems our wait for a functional shelter system will continue ad infinitum.

References:

1. Bethesda Game Studios (2020). Steel Dawn Update Notes. Retrieved from https://bethesda-support.com/index.php?title=Steel_Dawn_Update_Notes#New_Features

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