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Summary Fallout 76 is the online prequel where every surviving human is a real person. Work together – or not – to survive. Under the threat of nuclear annihilation, you’ll experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Reclamation Day, 2102. 25 years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwe ... Read More

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Fallout 76 Review

A wasted wasteland..

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In an effort to do everything, Fallout 76 fails to do any of it well enough to form an identity. Its multiplayer mindset robs its quests of all the moral decisionmaking that makes the series great, and all that’s left is a buggy mess of systemic designs that never seems to work together and regularly contradicts itself. It all culminates in an aggravating endgame that’s more busywork than satisfying heroics. Bethesda missed the mark with Fallout 76, in part because it seems like it could never decide what it was aiming for.

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Fallout 76: atlantic city - boardwalk paradise.

• Visit America’s Playground – The stakes are high in this adventure to Atlantic City, a never-before-seen location in the Fallout universe. Roll the dice and take on two new Missions in an all-new Expedition set on the famous Boardwalk.
• Meet the Locals – Balance the delicate relationship between three new factions: the Municipal Government keeping the lights on, The Family supporting the community via ill-gotten gains and the Showmen running the city’s entertainment.
• Night on The Town – Participate in a sensational game show on the Boardwalk or try your luck at the casino in playable games.
• Danger Inches Closer – Face new threats that are encroaching on Atlantic City from the nearby Pine Barrens: The Overgrown and Lesser Devils.
• Hit the Jackpot - Win big in Atlantic City and bring home a piece of it, including casino games for your C.A.M.P., a dazzling new shotgun skin and more*.

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• Civic Duty Power Armor: The Munis keep the city running. Fulfill your Civic Duty with this Power Armor!
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• Aquarium of the Atlantic Door: What treasures await you in the deep seas behind this door?
• Large Overgrown Plushie: The Overgrown will take over your bedroom with this Large Plushie!
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• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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• Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 80 GB available space
• Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB

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Fallout 76 Reviews

The rich wasteland map of Fallout 76 is wasted on a mess of bugs, conflicting ideas, and monotony.

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A beautifully crafted but ultimately repetitive world, and a disappointment when it comes to options on PC.

Bethesda's attempt at Fallout multiplayer is, like so many of the series' vaults, a failed experiment.

A disastrous failure whose technical shortcomings may one day be fixed but whose design failings, and obliviousness to its own potential, suggests a game that is irrevocably broken.

Fallout 76 has glimmers of the trademark series' sci-fi splendour, but they're few and far between.

When Fallout 76 is working as intended, it's an easy game to lose yourself in, as meaningful discoveries are everywhere. But those moments are often destroyed by glitches, crashes, and technical issues

Fallout's mutation into an online multiplayer hybrid leaves it weak and soulless.

Fallout 76 is not a great Fallout game, but it's also not a great online survival experience. In failing to do either, Fallout 76 consigns itself to a mire of mediocrity.

There's no sugarcoating it: Fallout 76 comes up short at nearly everything it aims to be. It's not a good role-playing game and it's not a good multiplayer experience. It never really feeds into the gradual RPG power fantasy but it's also inadequate as a survival simulator. In wanting to be so much, Fallout 76 doesn't amount to much at all.

Fallout 76 is a failed experiment. A game that, even with some good points, ultimately fails to deliver an entertaining experience due to its terrible combat system and some technical problems.

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Behind a mess of technical problems and bad decisiones, hides a Fallout: a post-apocalyptic survival game, with mechanics from another era, but undoubtedly fun. If you can see beyond all the mistakes and consider yourself a fan of the universe, you may enjoy Fallout 76 (especially playing with others), but there's still a lo to do to improve.

This is a huge, rare, total miss by Bethesda, and even if it’s improved in time, I can only judge it by the hours I’ve lost to it so far.

Fallout 76 is a bit of a disaster, which is a shame because there are good ideas and good bits of content here. There wasn’t a single play session where I didn’t have a lot of fun, but there also wasn’t a session where something ridiculous didn’t cause frustration. It feels like it should have been released into early access as a work in progress for the next several months, thus alleviating some of the frustration from poor performance, bugs, and balancing issues. However, Bethesda opted to release Fallout 76 in a broken state, and this time I’m not laughing along about the bugs simply because we’ve come to accept them as a part of the Fallout franchise. How does Fallout 4 look infinitely better than Fallout 76, with the former coming out in 2015, more than three years ago? Fallout 76 is a decent game, but all the good is being crushed by the plethora of problems that just shouldn’t be problems.

Neither in its concept nor in its execution has convinced us the first Fallout Online, which perhaps should have looked a little more in the mirror of The Elder Scrolls: Online for its debut. Will it come back? Only time will tell.

If you can re-frame Fallout 76 as a survival crafting game in the Fallout universe rather than viewing it as the next instalment in the series then you will have a better time. It is not without its faults, but there is a base there that has the potential to be improved upon as time goes by.

Fallout 76 is a bold experiment with one of gaming's biggest and most beloved franchises. Unfortunately the experiment seems like a failure so far.

Fallout 76 is an ambitious game that's burned by it. The online features hamper what could have been a great Fallout game.

Fallout 76: Steel Reign isn't much to shout about by itself, but it offers a good overview of just how far the game has come since its disastrous launch.

Fallout 76 feels like an atavistic reprisal of a late-2000s MMO.

Is Fallout 76 Worth Playing?

Do Fallout 76's country roads take you home to the place where you belong? Or is it just a highway to hell?

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Fallout 76 brings the successful formula of the longtime RPG series to the world of MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online Games). You may have played Fallout 3, Fallout 4, or New Vegas, and wished you could experience a multiplayer version. But as the old adage goes, be careful what you wish for.

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Make no mistake, Fallout 76 brings a lot of fun elements of the series back, while also introducing a few gems, like the wild and wacky mutation system . New paradigms like Expeditions, public events, and Daily Ops bring elements of daily replayability once you have completed the game's main story. There are several bumps in the road, but most of what you could want from an online Fallout experience is here; just remember that the world of the Wasteland is a cold, unforgiving place.

Updated on August 21, 2023: We've updated this article to include the video version, so that you can have everything you need to make the decision on whether or not to play Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 is Bethesda's first, tentative toe-dip into a vast, unexplored MMORPG world. While there are solid foundations to build on, there's plenty to be added and refined that would take Fallout 76 from a decent game to a great one .

List writer Roland Martinez noted that Bethesda is still up to its old tricks with a notoriously glitchy experience: "As is tradition... the game is full of bugs and glitches. Most of them are harmless but those trying to immerse themselves into the world may find it off-putting when a raider goes flying across the map like Team Rocket..."

While the draw of the Fallout experience has always centered around playing alone , the ability to do so in 76 is treated as a luxury rather than a core tenet. The abilities to create your own private world, or have unlimited storage boxes for your scrap are both locked behind a monthly subscription.

Not everyone is willing to cough up a $13 monthly fee just to play Fallout 76 by themselves. It's a feature that sent a resounding round of applause and cheers throughout the community in the beginning, but quickly became the victim of backlash after it was revealed to be barred behind a subscription known as Fallout 1st.

While it's clear that Bethesda expects you to play with others, trade gear, and exchange scrap fairly often, you'll need to find some friends to do that. While there are many people who are friendly and willing to help on the game's servers, in true Fallout fashion, you'll have to keep an eye out for evil denizens of the wastes as well. If you don't want to be randomly attacked by others, make sure you set your status to Pacifist to avoid any undesirable fights.

Fallout 76 was once an insurmountable peak for new players, as the best weapons were no longer available via natural play. These incredibly powerful legacy weapons were hoarded by longtime players as they were completely overpowered and trivialized even the hardest bosses. Now that the previously unattainable perks have been removed from legacy weapons, everyone is on even ground once more, and the best way to acquire your weapon of choice is via crafting.

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For players just getting started, the main quest should take several hours to complete. Finishing every achievement in the game will run you about 100 to 130 hours – a great amount of content for dedicated completionists. Some side quests are definitely better than others, especially if you dislike fetch missions, so don't expect to enjoy every last quest.

However, the most rewarding content involves daily and weekly activities, which include acquiring legendary modules and cores to imbue your weapons with legendary perks. Daily Ops and Expeditions should take you about one to two hours per day to complete, depending on your group. Factoring in the time it takes to sell off unwanted gear and take advantage of the daily vendor currency resets, you can expect to play for seven to ten hours a week if you're looking to maximize your efficiency.

If you don't care about completing tasks, then the game also offers you the opportunity to set up a customized C.A.M.P. that you can use for farming materials, set up your vendor for other players, or just chat with your followers for fun.

Fallout 76 is available on Xbox, Playstation, and PC for around $39.99 , or free to play as part of Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass For PC. There is also a seasonal Battle Pass (Fallout 1st) and earnable or purchasable currency (Atoms) which you can use to buy cosmetic items like weapon skins or items for your C.A.M.P. from the in-game store. Atoms can be earned via daily and weekly challenges or bought with real money.

The $13 USD per month for Fallout 1st is a steep price to pay if you're playing other games alongside this one. Spending either $100 (if you buy a year) or $156 USD (if you renew month-to-month) every year is probably what it would cost to enjoy two or three games, but might be justifiable if this is your main squeeze. Even then, the content you get access to isn't exactly great value for the subscription cost.

The Atom Store offers one item for free to everyone every day, and an additional item for Fallout 1st members. You also receive quite a fair amount of Atoms for completing your daily and weekly quests, so you can feasibly buy most skins and building items that catch your fancy.

The seasonal battle pass or 'Scoreboard' is completely free of charge unless you decide to use Atoms to increase your level. Overall, the Scoreboard provides a wealth of useful items, including legendary cores and modules to keep you satisfied while playing. The final few items are usually quite useful or at minimum very cute and worth the grind if you plan to play the game for quests or social interactions anyway.

It Used To Be – Branden Lizardi

While messy and unoptimized, the early age of 76 provided a unique multiplayer experience. Even solo, it was a rich and dynamic world to explore. But after years of updates, all seemingly geared more and more toward promoting microtransactions, and with most player lobbies focusing on late-game mechanics, it's become a less magical experience that you're better off passing on.

No – James Kennedy

Fallout 4 is a game that looked dated upon release, featured a clumsy, haphazard story that fundamentally undermined the core concept of an open-world RPG that emphasizes autonomy, and had cumbersome, awkward gameplay. On top of that, it was a bug-ridden mess that barely worked at the best of times. But we aren't talking about Fallout 4, we are talking about Fallout 76, which is the same game but worse in every single way.

It doesn't even really have the VATS system anymore. That is the only gameplay aspect of the Bethesda Fallout titles that are worth a damn. Oh, and it is more broken. I don't know how they managed to do it, but they did. No. Absolutely not. Your time is valuable. Don't do this to yourself.

Worth A Session With Friends – Andrew Scariati

If you and your buddies have been dying to scratch that Fallout itch and you've all completed every game already, then Fallout 76 might be worth a few hours of fun. The opening quests give the impression of a living and breathing world with endless treasures to unearth, but it feels much more like the barren Wasteland it is once you get out there. Grab a few drinks and don't take it too seriously, maybe you'll even enjoy your time with a few friends by your side as you explore the unknown.

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Fallout 76 Review: Does it deserve a second chance?

It’s time to review Fallout 76 . I know someone will hate me. Fallout 76 is a game that many have destroyed. Literally. I hated it at first, I do not hide it. This game developed by Bethesda was a big disappointment. The first gameplay was a heart attack for all those who love the Fallout series .

However, I am not writing today to review this video game negatively. I want to give it a second chance . For this reason, I wonder: is it worth replaying Fallout 76? Has something changed? Let’s find out together!

Fallout 76 review: what was wrong?

Let’s take a step back before we analyze the game as it is today. Fallout 76 was released in 2018 and was presented as the future of the science fiction series. Many were excited about this game because from the premises l ooks very promising . The idea of Fallout 76 is simple: transform the game world into a live system, thanks to the use of multiplayer mode .

Regardless, the game turns out to be a disaster . First of all, there are numerous graphical bugs. Some users report hilarious errors and glitches that crash the game. This happens on all platforms, both console and PC. Trust me, I tried Fallout 76 with friends. Initially, we thought it was a joke. Some elements were displayed in absurd ways, with characters flying and objects blocking the passage. Yes, in some respects the game was worse than Cyberpunk 2077 .

In addition to these technical errors, this game presented a great lack of gameplay . In the Fallout series, I always loved the presence of NPC. For example, in Fallout 4 , talking to NPCs was marvelous and with interactions, you could unlock new quests or alternative dialogues.

Well, in this game, at the time of the market launch, there were no NPCs . I have to tell the truth, there were, but they were few and flat. Their quests were repetitive, indeed to tell the truth they were horrendous!

I mean, that was the last straw. Not surprisingly, after a few hours of gameplay, I decided to abandon Fallout 76 and never play it again. Anyway, now things seem to have changed .

Fallout 76: how’s the game today?

Now I can start the review of Fallout 76. I get right to the point, the game has been significantly improved . The developers Bethesda, in collaboration with Zenimax, have given new life to the game. The developers listened to the fans’ ideas and decided to make significant changes to this video game.

The breakthrough came when Bethesda decided to release a free upgrade . This version of the game was called Fallout 76: Wastelanders . First, all the graphical bugs and numerous glitches of the game have been fixed. I tried the game recently and I have to say that everything went right. The map is new and many more elements have been added. With Wastelanders, players are transported to West Virginia and must discover new places full of mystery and adventure.

Besides, the gameplay has received numerous additional objects. Now you can customize your character under every detail, creating a complete hero. In this new version of the game, there is sarcasm, an element that I’ve always loved in RPGs, as evidenced by my review of The Outer Worlds .

Moreover, I appreciated the improvements given to C.A.M.P. your base to save progress and protect you from enemies. This refuge can be made unique, just like the Mother Base of MGS V: The Phantom Pain . Plus, you can increase the C.A.M.P. space by welcoming many online players. This is a mechanic that I loved and reminded me of the customization of the ship in Genesis Alpha One .

What about the NPCs?

Well, there is a fair surprise for those who want to replay this game. The update also included new NPCs . I was incredulous when I found out that the NPCs added were good. Now the game has a well-defined plot that changes as the character evolves. Sure, we’re a long way from New Vegas , but all in all, it’s a compelling story .

At the beginning of our adventure, our hero will meet Lacey and Isela . These two characters will explain to us what happened to the Wastelanders and how the Earth changed due to the nuclear catastrophe that involved it. It’s not very original, but remember that this is a prequel to the series. So, you shouldn’t be surprised if some things seem to have been seen before!

What if you want to replay the original story of Fallout 76? Well, you can do that too. The developers worked to fix the plot holes and insert additional content. During the review of Fallout 76, I tried to start the first online campaign and I noticed some great improvements .

It looks like Bethesda did the best to fix this game and give the gamers what they paid for. Of course, it took three years, but this is a significant example for the industry, like No Man’s Sky . Fallout 76 is the perfect example of how a game that has been “destroyed” can “redeem itself” and become a terrific title.

How’s the Fallout 76 community?

My advice is to play Fallout 76 with friends . This way, you can have fun. Moreover, you can progress easily in the game, advancing quickly in the multiplayer campaign.

However, the game community is wide. In the last period, many players have savored the pleasure of playing it. The success was guaranteed by the free release of Wastelanders . This upgrade did not require an extra cost but is free to all those who had bought Fallout 76.

So, even if you don’t find anyone to play Fallout 76 with, you can be sure to make new friends online !

Is it worth a try?

Fallout 76 has improved since its first release. Sure, it’s not a perfect game, but playing it now can be enjoyable . For this reason, I recommend it to all those who want to try it for the first time. It can be the right game for those who love online RPGs and want to explore the Wastelands! Plus, now you can try the new version, called Fallout Worlds .

Here, you can take a look at the last trailer of the game.

In our store, you can buy Fallout 76 at a special price . Plus, you can get the Wastelanders expansion now. Will you have the courage to be the hero of Vault 76 ? Do not hold back, explore a post-apocalyptic world, make alliances, and give hope to humanity.

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Is Fallout 76 Worth Playing in 2022?

Fallout 76 had a rough start, but it has since grown and improved. Now, the RPG boasts many things that make it worthwhile in 2022.

Fallout 76 earned itself a bad reputation as the worst title of the franchise upon its release in 2018. The post-apocalyptic RPG took controversial departures from the Fallout series formula , such as its multiplayer focus and lack of NPCs. In conjunction with glaring performance issues and bugs, these deviations caused an uproar among fans. Reviews declaring Fallout 76 a monotonous, uninspired, and buggy game were abundant. So much so that many believed Bethesda would abandon the game and move on to other promising projects .

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Bethesda was not willing to renounce Fallout 76 just yet, however. Soon after launch, the infamous prequel to the Fallout franchise underwent countless updates. Many of which corrected substantial issues and improved the overall experience. These improvements have dramatically altered Fallout 76 and granted it another chance at success. The efforts of Bethesda were not in vain, as their most controversial title to date began rising in popularity. Several improvements, in particular, have made Fallout 76 an RPG worth playing in 2022.

Updated July 19, 2022, by Christopher Anaya: Fallout 76 is a game that none expected to last more than a few years after its abysmal launch. Yet, despite the fans' beliefs and Bethesda's disappointment, the game has beaten the odds to remain relevant for many years. This unexpected comeback is due to numerous improvements and alterations to solve problems seen at Fallout 76's launch. Such changes turned this once dissatisfying RPG into an entirely different game that goes above and beyond to meet fans' expectations.

Now, Fallout 76 receives praise for being a riveting multiplayer experience that remains true to the Fallout universe. Players can spend days traversing the expanse of Appalachia, fulfilling quests, building settlements, and tagging along with others for events. What was once an empty and bleak game is now a famed multiplayer RPG worth trying in 2022 and the coming years. There are many reasons, but those listed here are among the most prominent that contributed most to the revitalization of Fallout 76, redeeming it from its sloppy start.

7 Fixes And Quality Of Life Updates

When Fallout 76 was released, it was a mess of glitches and clunky mechanics that dulled the experience. The poor performance of the RPG caused fans much annoyance as they struggled to get through the game. Those unbothered by the differences of Fallout 76 were certainly discouraged by this. Bethesda has since fixed many pressing issues and released quality of life updates to boot in hopes of resolving the contempt these issues wrought.

Fallout 76 now boasts little to no extensive glitches, with serious bugs being dealt with swiftly. Players can enjoy everything the RPG offers without fear of potentially disastrous issues. With these fixes also came the various quality of life updates that refined particular aspects of Fallout 76 , such as increasing the carrying capacity of the stash box. The RPG is now the well-performing and near-flawless game players expected at launch.

6 Better Solo Support

Bethesda surprised many with the reveal of Fallout 76 being a multiplayer game, as such a thing was unprecedented for the franchise. This controversial decision met with concern among fans, especially those that prefer playing solo. Bethesda claimed that it was possible to play alone, but the game punished those who did. Fallout 76 has received extensive support to cater to these solo players.

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While Fallout 76 still has no dedicated single-player mode, it has succeeded in making lone players feel comfortable. Solo players no longer have to worry about relying on others, as they can defeat enemies, progress the story, and take on events alone. There are no substantial benefits of playing on a team that will make solo players feel limited. Fallout 76 is now solo player-friendly, despite having no official single-player mode.

5 Better Multiplayer Support

The key selling point of Fallout 76 was that it was the first multiplayer title of the franchise, yet it lacked appropriate online support. The servers were significantly unstable, causing players to lag or disconnect frequently. Fallout 76 promised fans a thrilling multiplayer experience in the Fallout universe and ultimately failed to deliver. Many of the first updates to the RPG worked extensively to fix the game's erratic server, making it far more stable.

Fallout 76 can support multiplayer with little to no issues, making even server-wide lag rare. Players can now enjoy the RPG with their friends , free of detrimental connectivity problems. In addition to multiplayer support, Fallout 76 implemented features to improve teams, such as the Public Teams System . These improvements allow players to enjoy the multiplayer of Fallout 76 just as they have envisioned.

4 New Content And DLC

Fallout 76 was remarkably lacking in content, despite having a map four times the size of Fallout 4 . Appalachia was a beautiful region but was largely empty and void of things to do. Players could only wander in hopes of coming across a compelling quest or intriguing location. Since its launch, Fallout 76 has introduced a great deal of new content and DLC to fill the Appalachian's emptiness.

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Fallout 76 is now brimming with things for players to do, granting them hours upon hours of playtime. With the introduction of dozens of NPCs , several main questlines, hundreds of items, and more, the RPG finally feels like a Fallout game. Appalachia is ironically no longer an empty wasteland but a lively region with much to offer. There is no limit as to what players can achieve in Fallout 76 .

3 Competitive Seasons

In addition to Fallout 76's lack of multiplayer support, the RPG also lacked incentives to invest players in the game. There was little to do beyond completing the main story and enjoying end-game events, such as bombarding Appalachia with nukes . Players would have little reason to keep playing Fallout 76 once they accomplished these things. The RPG has introduced seasons to keep fans interested.

Fallout 76's seasons offer players additional quests, challenges, and rewards. Players who invest time and energy into the game will benefit greatly, as seasons grant unique prizes as they progress. The more advancements that players make, the better the rewards become. Players can spend hours in Fallout 76 completing seasonal quests and challenges, granting them more to do while rewarding them.

2 Upcoming Content And DLC

Fallout 76 has introduced plenty of new content and DLC, granting players countless hours of playtime. Despite this, Bethesda intends to support the RPG for many years. Fallout 76 will bring new content and DLC, increasing the game's longevity. Every addition to the RPG offers players is fresh and exciting, going beyond players' expectations for the game and the franchise.

The new content and DLC seen in Fallout 76's first year displayed much diversity. The year one roadmap introduced unique new quests, features, game modes, etc., which were unprecedented. These new additions changed Fallout 76 dramatically, turning it from a bleak and empty game into a lively, fun-filled experience. Upcoming content and DLC promise to do the same , reinventing and improving the RPG.

1 Bethesda's Five-Year Plan

According to Bethesda, Fallout 76 is not only expecting a slew of new content this year but for many years to come. There is a five-year plan for the game promising enough new content to keep fans' interest for much time. Bethesda guarantees to keep Fallout 76 relevant for this amount of time at a minimum, but chances are, this plan will extend the period for much longer. This project is something that many will be excited to see as long as Bethesda keeps fans interested in the game.

Those looking to give Fallout 76 a try or those that saw it through will be excited to know that this five-year plan has much support and dedication from Bethesda. The team behind the game has much planned for the future, ambitious projects that will go above and beyond anything ever expected. For this reason alone, Fallout 76 is a game worth trying in 2022 and will continue to be until 2027. Should it remain relevant, it could last for another couple of years or even about a decade as The Elder Scrolls: Online has.

Fallout 76 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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