Can You Still Restore Power to Nuka-World After Open Season?
Yes, you absolutely can restore power to Nuka-World after completing Open Season. This is a common point of confusion among Fallout 4 players, and the answer is a resounding yes. The power plant’s accessibility isn’t tied to your allegiance to the raiders. While the initial questline might imply a dependency on the raider gangs, the power restoration mechanism remains available regardless of whether you’ve chosen to side with the raiders or liberate Nuka-World. The game’s design allows for multiple paths to reach this objective, ensuring players aren’t locked out of content based on their choices.
Restoring Power After Open Season
The process for restoring power post-Open Season remains essentially the same as it would be if you were following the raider path. After the last raider leader has been eliminated (which is the culmination of Open Season), the Power Plant door unlocks automatically. You need to make your way to the roof of the power plant, find the control room, and press the large white button. This will restore power to the entire park.
The Power Plant Path
The path involves climbing to the roof of the power plant and finding the control room. This is accessible after you complete the main quests in the DLC whether by helping or destroying the raiders. It is a straight-forward route if you know where to go and it allows you to restore power to the park. It’s an important detail since power restoration is not exclusive to the raider storyline.
No Raider Required
Importantly, you don’t need any specific perks or raider support to complete this task. Many players might assume that power restoration is contingent on completing the ‘Power Play’ quest as a raider. However, the game ensures you can access this functionality, irrespective of your decisions regarding the raider factions. Whether you are a friend or enemy to the raiders, the large white button is always there to provide power to the entire Nuka-World.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about restoring power in Nuka-World and related topics, providing more clarity for players:
1. Does killing all raiders automatically unlock the Power Plant?
Yes, eliminating all the raider leaders and completing the “Open Season” quest automatically unlocks the Power Plant door, allowing you to restore power to Nuka-World.
2. Can I restore power before clearing zones?
Absolutely. You can restore the main power to the park first before beginning to clear out zones or engage with raiders in the park. It’s entirely your decision what order you prefer.
3. Can you complete ‘Open Season’ after ‘Power Play’?
Yes, you can absolutely choose to complete ‘Open Season’ after ‘Power Play’. The ‘Power Play’ quest essentially sets the stage for either a raider-led or anti-raider outcome. Your actions after the raider storyline is complete, or if you choose to fight them, will begin the ‘Open Season’ quest.
4. Will Preston Garvey ever forgive me for Nuka-World actions?
No, completing Nuka World’s main quests and betraying the Minutemen (by working with the raiders) will permanently cause Preston to refuse to be your companion, even if you later eliminate all the raiders.
5. Can I avoid losing Preston as a companion?
Yes, the only way to keep Preston as a companion is to avoid agreeing to kill the raider gang leaders, thus not completing the quest. Doing this before becoming the General of the Minutemen will prevent the loss of Preston. This usually involves completing Nuka World before meeting and working with the Minutemen. If you start any settlement for the raiders, Preston will become hostile to you.
6. Can you betray the Raiders in Nuka-World?
Yes, you can choose to betray the raiders at any point and initiate the ‘Open Season’ quest, ultimately leading to their downfall. This is a crucial decision point in the DLC.
7. Can I rejoin the Minutemen after Nuka-World?
You cannot be removed from the Minutemen questline. You will still be the General and can continue with Minutemen quests through the Radio Freedom channel. Preston will not be happy with your actions but will remain the Minutemen’s leader under you.
8. How do I make Preston a companion again after betraying the raiders?
You cannot make Preston a companion again after betraying the raiders. If you work with the raiders to establish outposts in the Commonwealth, Preston will become a hostile NPC. This decision is permanent.
9. Is it better to complete Nuka-World before or after the main story?
Many players recommend completing Nuka-World before becoming the Minutemen General if you want to fully experience the content without worrying about Preston’s reaction. It allows you to make your choices without being concerned about losing his companionship.
10. Is there a “good” ending in Nuka-World?
Yes, the “good” ending is achieved by initiating the quest ‘Open Season’ and eliminating all raider leaders. This leads to the liberation of Nuka-World and allows you to restore power to the park.
11. Is Nuka-World a permanent addition?
Yes, Nuka-World is a permanent area within the game world, regardless of how you choose to interact with the storyline. After the initial main quests are completed, you are free to go back at any time.
12. Can you reclaim settlements taken by Raiders?
Yes, after initiating the ‘Open Season’ quest, settlements taken by the raiders can be reclaimed by defeating the raiders in those locations.
13. Where is the last Star Core?
The last Star Core is located on the top floor of Starport Nuka, which is only accessible after completing the quest ‘Power Play’, regardless of whether you sided with the raiders or chose to destroy them.
14. How do you make raider outposts happy?
Raider outposts are made happy by adding chems, booze, and smokes to the supply container located on the city planner’s desk. Recreational plots for the raiders will also boost happiness significantly.
15. How far can you go in Nuka-World before Preston dislikes you?
Preston Garvey will immediately become hostile to you once you establish a single raider outpost in the Commonwealth. Therefore, to keep him friendly, avoid starting any raider outpost. He will not dislike you for completing the Nuka-World main quests only if you don’t make any outposts in the commonwealth.
Conclusion
Restoring power to Nuka-World is a key feature of the DLC and is not locked behind a specific raider allegiance. Whether you’ve chosen to side with the raiders or take them down, the power plant is always available to you after the main questline is complete. Knowing that this feature is independent of your moral choices provides you the freedom to decide how you want to interact with Nuka-World’s compelling story and gameplay.