Fallout 4 Random Encounters

While traveling through the many landmarks of The Commonwealth, the Sole Survivor can experience some random encounters.

Deathclaw brawl: There is a chance that two Deathclaws will spawn and begin fighting one another until one of their health runs low and the losing Deathclaw retreats. Be careful, because, once the fight ends, both Deathclaws will turn hostile and attack.

Art vs Art: There is a chance that two men named Art will be in some form of a showdown: one on his knees about to be shot by the other, or both engaging in a firefight. The player can then watch the event unfold or join in the mayhem. Do note, however, that one of the men is a synth, and you will know if you've chosen correct if you get a synth component from their corpse.

Preston Garvey impersonator: While wandering, you may come across a smooth talking man claiming to be Preston Garvey. Depending on how you proceed, the dialog tree will return different results:


 * Sarcastic - You identifying yourself as the General of the Minuteman causes him to assume you're joking and try to get a "donation of 100 caps" from you for "The Minutemen". Once realizing you really are the General, he will attempt to flee.


 * You Know Preston - You inform the smooth talker you know the real Preston and he's not him. Once realizing you are telling the truth, he will attempt to flee.

A Girl and Her Robot: "You stumble upon child merchant Kat and her Sentry Bot Gus; you can trade if you want." This encounter is possibly a reference to the Little Sisters and their protectors the Big Daddies from the Bioshock series. As of patch 1.1.30 Beta, Kat cannot be spoken to.

Malfunctioning Robots: The Sole Survivor can sometimes happen across a few Assaultrons spouting random nonsense. Upon noticing the Sole Survivor, they will all charge, screaming "WHAT A PRETTY BOY".

Named Feral Ghouls The Sole Survivor can sometimes stumble across a pack of Feral Ghouls who all have unique names. They are either involved in a fight with another group of enemies, or will simply spot the Sole Survivor and attack them.