Like many long-time Fallout fans, I was excited when Fallout 4 was first released back in 2015 and was eager to dive back into the post-apocalyptic world the franchise had created. Unfortunately, that excitement soon waned as I realized that I utterly hated what was a new core mechanic: settlement building. However, despite my personal issues with settlement building, I strongly believe it needs to stay in Fallout and play a part in future installments.