Although Bethesda is looking ahead to 2023 with games like Starfield and Redfall, it hasn't forgotten about its existing library. One title in particular that appears to have had a strong year is Fallout 76.
Yes, despite its disastrous launch back in 2018, the game has seemingly recovered. In its annual reflection, Bethesda has revealed Fallout 76 now has a whopping 13.5 million players. You can see the full stats breakdown in a lengthy graphic over on the official game website.
"Fallout 76 has grown significantly over the past year, with players worldwide experiencing all sort of happenings across Appalachia from travelling roadshows to extraterrestrial invasions!"
Following Fallout 76's The Pitt update in September and the recent Nuka-World on Tour event released this month, Bethesda says it also "can't wait to share" what's next for the game in the new year.
Did you play Fallout 76 this year? Looking forward to the year ahead? Comment below.
[source fallout.bethesda.net, via eurogamer.net]
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personally i like fallout 76 its a really good map to go explore i dont engage with other players i just do the story quests. i haven't spent any money in it.
Ive enjoyed it more than fallout 4 but less than fallout 3 or vegas
didnt like the pitt update
havnt done Nuka world yet
Very solid game. If I was more into the MMO style game I would love it. My single person preference has me thinking fallout 3,4, new Vegas are better but there is still plenty to enjoy in 76 for any fallout fan.
@trev666 Yup, I'd say most of the playerbase starts off solo then veers to group play. The PvP from the beginning of the game is pretty much dead (was fun while it lasted!). What you said about the map is true! F76 has an awesome open world sandbox map. so much detail and landmarks!
Personally i'd rather they focus on getting the single player experiences out, like starfield and elder scrolls 6
Did ESO also kind of start out in a crap state and slowly build up?
@GamingFan4Lyf I’m not sure I’d like to know though. My wife & I have tried the game a couple of times but have bounced off it. She becomes a right klepto when we play insisting shehad to go around stealing everything in sight. We’ve not got passed the post tutorial zone.
I don’t I can go back to the game. I’ve tried the starting area several times.
@ParsnipHero I can't get into Bethesda RPGs. Crazy as it sounds, but there is too much to do and too many ways to play.
I prefer my gaming be more focused. I want to enjoy the story the developer wants to tell. Bethesda RPGs want you to "live" in the game.
If a game is 100+ hours long, but only 20 of those hours is the "main story" I generally avoid it.
I was shocked how "short" Skyrim was when I simply focused on the main campaign.
I was giggling to myself when I was playing yesterday as I was reading some comment on the FB page that 76 "is nothing but griefers" because at that moment everyone was sitting for a robot's wedding during one of the new events.
@Reptilio Luckily the team that made this was one of the DLC studios and at this point it's the Rust devs doing all the support.
I love Fallout and I've tried it several times but just can't get into it. That's fine, I'm glad it's in a better state now and that so many people are getting enjoyment out of another Fallout setting. I just hope we can get something for single player Fallout fans being developed concurrently with ES6. Before earth actually becomes an apocalyptic wasteland would be nice.
It was free on egs not long ago aswell as Wolfenstein the new order & now fallout 1 , 2 & tactics , whys Microsoft not putting any of them on gwg 😂
I had fun with the game until end game where it seems to force you into a certain play style involving power suits.
@GamingFan4Lyf Yeah Bethesda RPGs are not at all about the main story. Never have been. That's sort of a guided tour through the world to bring you to the main points of interest where you branch into side quests from there. It's like a cruise ship as a design. The boat goes from port to port at set times. Even you disembark you do what you want to do. I can see that but assisting.
I've been wanting to get into some online co-op game but there are so many options. Plus I need the people lol. Can anyone share their experience with this game?
Still think Fallout 76 is mediocre and it not all that impressive, the community is what sells the game in my experience with it. The Pitt was atrocious.
@Kilamanjaro
No bias here, you will enjoy the main story of the game, but, once you beat the game their isn't much to do which makes endgame really boring. You will definitely meet some good ppl who will help here and there and getting random loot to decorate your house will get addicting until it doesn't give you the same feeling. If you're starting now, the content will be there. I've played since day 1 and been in and out of the game since then because the content is so little.
@FakeSunkist thanks for the honest take on it. I'll have to add this to my February list of games. Might jump into Monster Hunter Rise in January when that drops. I've not beaten a Fallout game before & have high hopes for it. Just looking for the right entry point
@Kilamanjaro
Fallout 76 is good way to get into the lore because it keeps the story simple(imo). I am also getting Monter Hunter Rise been waiting for it.
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