Survival (Fallout 4)

Survival mode is a gameplay mode in Fallout 4 that introduces new aspects of survival into the gameplay.

Survival mode
Survival mode can be accessed in the options menu. Unlike Hardcore modes in previous Fallout games, Survival mode can be set before gameplay. Also, this mode can be toggled freely. Once Survival mode is activated, turning it off will prevent you from turning it back on for that save file.

Features in this mode are as follows: Manual, quicksaving and almost all autosaves are disabled. Fast travel is disabled. The Sole survivor deals, but also takes more damage. Typically, threats are no longer displayed on the compass. Locations of interest are harder to detect. The Adrenaline perk is given. Sole survivor must stay hydrated, eat periodically, and have a regular sleep cycle. Fatigue damage reduces Action points (AP). Sleeping in a bed less than 8 hours (approximately) does not heal Hit points (HP). Illness and Antibiotics are introduced. Radiation damage impacts Hit points. RadAway, stimpaks and most other healing items heal over time, rather than all at once. Limbs can also be restored with a Stimpak, sleeping in an unowned bed until well rested, or by visiting a Doctor. Ammunition has weight and total carry weight is significantly reduced for both the Sole survivor and companions. Companions will not get back up, if downed in combat, until healed. Location enemies and items repopulate slower.

Gameplay differences


Wellness
There are five stages in each category of wellness that span in-game hours. It doesn't appear that the thresholds are linear. For example, it takes about 6 hours to go from well-fed to peckish to hungry, then 12 hours to go from hungry to famished. The following table shows the approximate times that it takes for a character to go from completely satisfied to the listed condition in each area. In-game time is expressed in "hours" and real-time is expressed in "minutes". These effects can be sped up when using certain items. Stimpacks and other drugs inducing dehydration, Rad-Away causing hunger, Etc.

''Note: The In-game / real-time data in this table are approximations only. The time expressed is not truly accurate. This table may be incomplete.