What happens if you don’t help Preston Garvey?

If you choose not to help Preston Garvey, the leader of the Minutemen, you can still progress through the game without any significant repercussions, as he will simply stop giving you new quests and the outstanding ones will eventually complete by themselves, awarding you with caps and XP. By not helping Preston Garvey, you can open up settlements at your own pace, without the pressure of completing Minutemen quests, allowing you to focus on other aspects of the game, such as exploring the Commonwealth or completing side quests.

Understanding the Consequences

Choosing not to help Preston Garvey can have several consequences, including the inability to complete certain Minutemen quests or access specific storylines. However, this also provides an opportunity to explore other factions, such as the Railroad or the Brotherhood of Steel, and experience different storylines and gameplay mechanics.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can you lose Preston as a companion?: No, the main game factions won’t make you lose him, but if you make him hate you, you can still do Minutemen radiant quests through the Radio Freedom channel if you liberated the Castle.
2. Can Preston forgive you after Nuka World?: The only way to make Preston forgive you is by completing Open Season and wiping out all the raiders, but you’ll still permanently lose him as a companion.
3. Can you betray Nuka World?: Yes, the best thing about Fallout 4 DLC Nuka-World is that the player has a chance to be evil and join or betray the raiders.

Romance and Relationships

4. Can you marry Preston Fallout 4?: Yes, Preston Garvey is a romance option, but it requires following several quest lines with him, culminating in taking the Castle before flirtation options unlock.
5. Can you have two lovers in Fallout 4?: Yes, Fallout 4’s romance options are not mutually exclusive, allowing you to flirt with, sleep with, and develop relationships with multiple characters concurrently.
6. Can you sleep with Preston Fallout 4?: Yes, sex and romance play a substantial role in Fallout 4, and Preston is one of the confirmed romantic options.

Settlements and Quests

7. Can you ignore Minutemen?: Yes, you can ignore the Minutemen and open up settlements at your own pace, without the pressure of completing Minutemen quests.
8. What happens if you side with the railroad instead of the Minutemen?: If you pledge your final loyalty to the Railroad Faction, you will no longer be able to complete quests or contact allies of other factions.
9. Is there a point of no return for the Minutemen?: Yes, if the Battle of Bunker Hill quest triggers, you’ll be forced to go with the Brotherhood of Steel, Railroad, or Institute.

Characters and Factions

10. Is Sturges a synth in Fallout 4?: Yes, Sturges is indeed a synth.
11. Can you get Preston to like you again after Nuka World?: No, even if you kill the raider leaders and take back your settlements, Preston will never forgive you.
12. Who is the hardest enemy in Nuka World?: The most ferocious foe in Nuka-World is Mason, the leader of the raider gang known as The Pack.

Game Mechanics

13. Can you have a baby in Fallout 4?: No, you cannot make your character pregnant without mods, as your female Lone Survivor was pregnant before the start of the game.
14. What happens if you finish Nuka World before meeting Preston?: If you complete Nuka World before meeting Preston, you can earn his trust and him as a companion by completing Open Season.
15. How far can I go in Nuka World before Preston hates me?: Preston will hate you as soon as you have claimed one settlement as a raider outpost, so it’s recommended to complete the main story before doing Nuka World or pick another faction.