Bethesda’s popular game Fallout 76 has hit a major milestone, surpassing 20 million players since its launch six years ago. While continuous updates and improvements have contributed to the game’s growth, the recent surge in popularity can be attributed to the premiere of the Fallout Prime Video series. According to a report from Variety, the previous milestone was 17 million players in December of last year.
The release of the Prime series has had a significant impact on the Fallout game series, with daily active users increasing by a staggering 600% within just two months, as reported by Variety. Todd Howard, a prominent figure at Bethesda, expressed his excitement in an interview, stating, “It’s kind of been sneaky popular for a while — but not to this level and it’s just been really great for the whole studio… Depending on the ‘Fallout’ game, you’re looking at a 4-6x increase in daily players, which is beyond anything I’ve ever seen in my 30 years of doing this.”
Howard also confirmed that Bethesda has plans for future games in the Fallout series, though he emphasized that these plans are still in the works. Currently, Bethesda’s known projects include the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield and the previously announced Elder Scrolls VI.
Despite a rocky launch characterized by in-game bugs and playability issues, Fallout 76 has seen significant improvements over time. Initially, Bethesda faced criticism for refusing to issue refunds to players who experienced difficulties with the game. However, the developers have since dedicated themselves to enhancing and expanding the gaming experience.
Overall, Fallout 76’s remarkable success demonstrates the enduring appeal of the franchise and the positive impact that well-received adaptations, such as the Prime Video series, can have on game popularity. As Bethesda continues to develop future games in the series, fans can look forward to further exciting adventures in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout.
