Here’s a detailed and structured Open Letter to Kinggath, making a strong, thoughtful case for why he and his team—with Obsidian—should take the lead on Fallout 5:
Open Letter to Kinggath: You and Your Team with Obsidian Should Head Development for Fallout 5
Dear Kinggath,
As a dedicated fan of the Fallout franchise and an admirer of your exceptional work on the Sim Settlements series, I write to you with genuine conviction: you and your team, in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment, should lead the development of Fallout 5.
1. Your Vision Reflects What Fallout Fans Want
From Sim Settlements 1 to Sim Settlements 2, you’ve demonstrated a deep understanding of what the Fallout universe represents—its tone, its immersive storytelling, its intricate systems, and its post-apocalyptic charm. What you and your team have done with these mods rivals, and in many aspects surpasses, the content found in official releases.
You've crafted:
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Compelling storylines with meaningful choices and consequences.
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A rich and dynamic settlement system that genuinely enhances the gameplay loop.
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Well-developed companions, side quests, and modular expansions that never feel out of place in the Fallout world.
You didn’t just fill the gaps left by Fallout 4—you elevated the entire experience.
2. A Natural Fit With Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian’s legacy with Fallout: New Vegas remains one of the high points of the series. Their writing, role-playing depth, and branching narratives are what Fallout fans crave. Pairing your team’s mechanical and world-building innovations with Obsidian’s narrative brilliance would be a dream match for Fallout 5.
Imagine:
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A robust settlement and faction system powered by Sim Settlements mechanics.
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Storylines with Obsidian’s signature depth and player agency.
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A world that responds organically to player choices, with a strong sense of consequence and history.
Together, you could give us a Fallout game that’s not only massive but meaningful in every step of its progression.
3. Proven Track Record With Community-Driven Development
Bethesda’s biggest strength and weakness has always been its modding community. Where they fall short, the modding community steps up. But rarely has a modder or team created such a polished, cohesive, and narratively rich experience like you have. You’ve already done what AAA developers struggle to do—with a smaller team and budget.
Your workflow, your ability to manage volunteer talent, your commitment to quality, and your passion for the Fallout IP—that’s leadership Bethesda needs.
4. Fallout 5 Needs a Fresh, Yet Faithful, Direction
Fallout 4 had potential, but its core systems fell short of its promise. Settlements felt like busywork. Role-playing was shallow. Dialogue was limited. Players wanted Fallout to evolve, not simplify.
With you and Obsidian at the helm:
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Settlements could be more than just sandbox distractions—they could shape the narrative, politics, and endgame.
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Factions could have dynamic relations, driven by player choices and interactions.
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Characters could feel real again—morally grey, with agendas, histories, and personalities.
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The world could feel reactive, adaptive, and alive.
5. A Grassroots Call for Change
You represent the future of Fallout—a developer who rose from the community, who understands what fans want, and who proves through action what’s possible. The next era of Fallout shouldn’t be business as usual. It should be a labor of love guided by those who never stopped loving it.
Please consider the following:
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Pitch your own full Fallout project to Bethesda or Microsoft.
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Partner with Obsidian to build a co-developed vision for Fallout 5.
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Or, if official doors stay closed, go full indie—create a spiritual successor that captures what Fallout used to be and what it could be.
In Closing
Kinggath, you and your team are the right people to guide Fallout back to greatness—with Obsidian, the right studio to help carry it there. The community believes in you. Many of us would support this vision wholeheartedly.
You’ve earned the trust of the fans. Now, we hope you get the opportunity to earn the future of Fallout.
With utmost respect and appreciation,
A Dedicated Fallout Fan
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