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Surge in Player Numbers Across the Entire Fallout Series

Following the triumph of Amazon's Fallout TV series, a wave of fresh and returning players floods into the entire video game franchise.
Surge in Player Numbers Across the Entire Fallout Series

Highlights

  • The Fallout series experiences a surge in player counts thanks to the success of the Amazon TV adaptation.
  • Even older titles like Fallout Tactics witness a revival with returning players showing interest.
  • With Fallout gaining significant mainstream popularity, now is the ideal time to explore the games.

The entirety of the Fallout series has witnessed a rise in player numbers, propelled by the triumph of the Amazon TV adaptation. While games like New Vegas and 4 have naturally attracted more players, even classics such as Tactics have experienced an influx of returning players.

When news of the Fallout TV series initially surfaced, gamers were cautiously optimistic. Given the franchise's distinctive ambiance and intricate lore, adapting it for TV seemed like a daunting task. However, the show received glowing reviews, pleasing fans overall, despite minor timeline grievances from die-hard enthusiasts. Tim Cain, the creator of Fallout, lauded the show, particularly appreciating its visual aesthetics and ability to captivate viewers.

According to Steam charts shared by Redditor Valuable-Garbage, virtually every title in the Fallout series has witnessed a surge in players. This includes older titles like Fallout Tactics, although its rise isn't as pronounced as titles such as New Vegas and Fallout 4. Early indications already showed a surge in Fallout 76 players on Xbox, and this trend seems to persist across the PC versions of the games.

Fallout Player Numbers Soar Across the Board

Community members swiftly rallied to further boost these numbers, highlighting ongoing discounts where players can access the games. Currently, Fallout 76 is even available for free, albeit for a limited period to capitalize on the TV show's success. With Fallout fever gripping the gaming community, now is the perfect moment to dive in and explore the series.

The Fallout series boasts some of the finest open-world RPGs ever crafted, and its resurgence in popularity courtesy of the show is truly delightful. Since 2018's Fallout 76, there hasn't been a new title in the series, with the last single-player installment dating back to 2015's Fallout 4. While Bethesda is currently engrossed in developing The Elder Scrolls 6, it remains to be seen whether the show's success will prompt the studio to expedite any plans for a new Fallout title, or if it will adhere to its timeline, possibly proceeding only after the next Elder Scrolls release.

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