The Fallout series seems to be succeeding in more ways than one, as the decades-long franchise continues to reach new heights after its release. The latest entry, Fallout 4, has even entered the Steam Top 10, dethroning Helldivers 2 to take a spot.
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Fallout 4 currently has a massive 160,000 concurrent players, according to SteamCharts. It peaked at nearly 170,000 in the past 24 hours, competing with the likes of Stardew Valley, GTA 5, and Manor Lords (which released two days ago on April 26). Fallout 4 is also currently the fifth best-selling Steam game, with its live-service counterpart, Fallout 76, sitting in third place. We’ve seen video game adaptations come and go, but it’s likely that Amazon’s Fallout show has been one of the most influential in terms of driving sales for its source material.
Fallout 4 also recently received a massive 15GB patch, which angered many fans, especially those who were running numerous mods that were completely blocked by the update. Developers of a long-awaited expansion mod, Fallout: London, were also unhappy as the patch held them back a bit and made their project unworkable. The worst part about the situation is that the update didn’t change much at all, which left a sour taste in the mouths of mod-loving Fallout 4 players.
All Fallout games have enjoyed a surge in popularity and sales following the release of the critically acclaimed show. SteamCharts shows that New Vegas saw its peak player count increase nearly tenfold, from 6,000 to 45,000. Fallout 3 also saw gains, albeit on a much smaller scale in terms of sheer numbers. The show’s popularity has completely revitalized Bethesda’s flagship franchise: let’s hope we get another entry before the year 2050.
