However, in true open-world survival game fashion, Fallout 4 doesn't just hand out its best weapons on a silver platter. In the Commonwealth, having the best gear and and best weapons is what ensures one's ability to survive, so having the right tools of destruction is absolutely vital. Without preparation, the Sole Survivor will struggle as they begin their journey to find out what happened to their son Shaun. The wasteland of Fallout 4 is a harsh and dangerous place.