Summary
InFallout: New Vegas, Quarry Junction is a secluded location that poses an extreme hazard to players. A pack of deathclaws has taken refuge in the area, including a mother deathclaw, an alpha male, and several other adult deathclaws who guard the nest with extreme vigilance. The threat these creatures pose is so well known among the inhabitants ofFallout: New Vegaswasteland, that NPCs have posted warning signs and refuse to go near the location themselves.
Quarry Junction serves as a barrier that forces players to explore in the opposite direction, until returning much later (if at all) with top-tier gear, perks, andcompanions inFallout: New Vegas. The location is filled with some of the toughest enemies in theFalloutfranchise, which makes it a praiseworthy accomplishment for anyone who can clear it out. As the next game in the franchise,Fallout 5should consider having a location similar to the Quarry Junction fromFallout: New Vegas.
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Quarry Junction Is One of Fallout: New Vegas’ Most Memorable Locations
Since this location is available so early on in the game, it can be extremely enticing and deceptive to many players, only to offer a challenge that is immensely difficult. Daring players can attempt to sneak their way beyond Quarry Junction to get tothe New Vegas Stripearly, but getting detected by a single deathclaw in the process can be fatal, so it’s safer to take the intended detour. Not to mention, Quarry Junction isn’t involved in any of the main storylines inFallout: New Vegas, so players can complete the game without ever discovering the location.
Quarry Junction isn’t the only barrier separating the tutorial area from the New Vegas Strip, and it isn’t the most rewarding location either, but it still has its redeeming qualities. While it generally lacks any kind of unique reward, the accomplishment of clearing Quarry Junction is its own reward since it’s entirely optional and extremely difficult. Otherwise, anyone looking to steal the loot from Quarry Junction or find quick passage to the New Vegas Strip can complete these tasks by avoiding the deathclaws with a properstealth build inFallout: New Vegas. Ultimately though, defeating all the deathclaws is the real treasure of Quarry Junction.
Fallout’s Deathclaws Deserve More Screen Time
Deathclaws are an iconic enemy in theFalloutgames, yet they are becoming increasingly rare in the franchise, which should change for the next entry.Fallout 4has a decent amount of deathclaws, and even the mobile gameFallout Shelterincludes frequent encounters with these mutated creatures, butFallout 76includes only a handful of deathclaws in comparison.Fallout 5having its own version of Quarry Junction could be a perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone to give deathclaws more well-deserved screen time in the franchise. At the same time,Fallout 5having its own Quarry Junction isn’t exclusive to only deathclaws, as long as it features tough enemies that offer a similar challenge.
Thelore ofFallout’s deathclawsis already fairly extensive, but these creatures shouldn’t be out of the count just yet. By now,Fallout’s super mutants have played a large role in most of the games, including deep dives into their origins and even the chance to recruit some of the less feral super mutants as companions. At the very least, it’s time that deathclaws get the same treatment as the franchise’s super mutants.
Quarry Junction puts combat builds to the ultimate test with a trial by fire against the franchise’s iconic deathclaws. It truly takes a well-planned build to clear this landmark, which is why it’s become anunwritten rule forFallout: New Vegasto take on the challenge. Given how memorable the location is inFallout: New Vegas,Fallout 5would do well to have its own Quarry Junction, possibly giving deathclaws more time in the sun.
Fallout: New Vegasis available now for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
