<P> The player assumes control of a character referred to as the `` Sole Survivor '' , who emerges from a long - term cryogenic stasis in Vault 111 , an underground nuclear fallout shelter . After witnessing the murder of their spouse and kidnapping of their son , the Sole Survivor ventures out into the Commonwealth to search for their missing child . The player explores the game 's dilapidated world , complete various quests , help out factions , and acquire experience points to level up and increase the abilities of their character . New features to the series include the ability to develop and manage settlements , and an extensive crafting system where materials scavenged from the environment can be used to craft drugs and explosives , upgrade weapons and armor , and construct , furnish and improve settlements . Fallout 4 also marks the first game in the series to feature full voice acting for the protagonist . </P>
<P> The player assumes control of a character referred to as the `` Sole Survivor '' , who emerges from a long - term cryogenic stasis in Vault 111 , an underground nuclear fallout shelter . After witnessing the murder of their spouse and kidnapping of their son , the Sole Survivor ventures out into the Commonwealth to search for their missing child . The player explores the game 's dilapidated world , complete various quests , help out factions , and acquire experience points to level up and increase the abilities of their character . New features to the series include the ability to develop and manage settlements , and an extensive crafting system where materials scavenged from the environment can be used to craft drugs and explosives , upgrade weapons and armor , and construct , furnish and improve settlements . Fallout 4 also marks the first game in the series to feature full voice acting for the protagonist . </P>
who do you play as in fallout 4
who do you play as in fallout 4
the `` Sole Survivor ''
the `` Sole Survivor ''