Our essential guide to Fallout 4’s main quests.

That’s where our comprehensiveFallout 4 walkthrough, which will guide you through all of themain storyline quests.

The main quest breaks off into four separate branches here, based on the four main factions.

The door to Vault 111 from Fallout 4

After the opening cutscene, you’ll get your first glimpse of your new ugly mug in the mirror.

When you’re happy with your tinkering, confirm your changes and prepare to slip into first-person mode.

Accept the salesman’s offer then prepare tofill in your registration form.

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This bit of admin enables you tochoose your character’s name and starting stats.

Spend your points wisely and confirm your selection to continue.

Quickly slip through the front door andfollow your spouse along the street.

A screenshot from Fallout 4 showing the player character and their dog. Both are stood on a crumbling road stretching away toward a post-apocalyptic city in the distance.

Up ahead, an attendant directs you along a footpath to the right.

At the entrance barrier,speak with the solider on duty and pass through the gate.

On the other side, follow the attendant along the path and step on the circular platform as instructed.

Next, follow the doctor along the hallway.

Shortly, the prologue will come to a close.