The Fallout TV show has sparked renewed interest in the Fallout game series, leading to a surge in player numbers across all platforms. Bethesda confirmed that almost five million people jumped into the Fallout games in just a single day. This includes the original Interplay-published Fallout games, Bethesda’s Fallout 3, 4, and 76, Obsidian’s Fallout: New Vegas, and the mobile game Fallout Shelter. Fallout 76, Bethesda’s most recent mainline Fallout game, saw over one million players in a single day.
Fallout 4 enjoyed the most number of players on Steam, followed by Fallout 76 and New Vegas. Data trackers have also reported a revenue boost for Fallout Shelter. The Fallout 4 next-gen update, releasing on April 25, is expected to further increase player numbers. However, the makers of the highly anticipated Fallout London mod expressed disappointment at Bethesda’s announcement, feeling blindsided by the release date.
The success of the Fallout TV show and the resulting resurgence of interest in the games is a testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise. With Season 2 of the show already announced and the Fallout 4 next-gen update on the horizon, the future looks bright for the Fallout universe.
