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Why Fallout 76 may never be the game it should be

If Fallout 76 fails to meet essential sales, engagement, and monetization targets, corporate business decisions could stunt its continued evolution. We take a closer look at how live service games work and what this means for Fallout 76's past, present, and future.

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poppatron2733d ago

A great article. Very informative and well written, an interesting read all round.

Overall a good description of everyone’s (who cares for the game at least) fears for the future of 76, it won’t generate enough money to warrant further investment to pull it out of its current state.

The game isn’t great, but I’m enjoying it enough to persevere through its rough spots for now, but my good will won’t last forever.

Who’s to say it couldn’t achieve what No mans sky finally is now.

Here’s hoping 🤞🏽

bigmalky2733d ago

And how many people hung on to Destiny through multiple DLC's and a sequel, still to be disappointed?

You're only aiding Bethesda not to give a monkeys about releasing crap, by purchasing and supporting it.

PhantomS422733d ago

Using No Man's Sky isn't a good example. They put out a quarter of what they promised at launched over two years later and now nobody talks about it because it's not a good game still. This hit the floor on it's way out the door like No Man's Sky, Metal Gear Survive, and Sea of Thieves. Gamers don't want games as a service game and they more the industry pushes it on us the more we show we don't want it.

poppatron2733d ago

People do talk about no mans sky, and a lot of people play it, it’s been supported enough to pull it out of a hole.

I bought destiny one on day one for the Xbox and played a fair amount but sacked it off after the first dlc. But then got it on the PS4 after the taken king and it was a different game, a big one with lots to do.

I agree, Bethesda’s free pass should’ve ended long ago, and fallout 76 is broken in so many ways, but I still think it’s fixable, it still has potential

TheColbertinator2733d ago

If they wanted us to enjoy Fallout 76, it should have been free 2 play

poppatron2733d ago

I’ve been saying it all week, i think they could’ve mitigated so much of the bad press by releasing it half price, acknowledging how much of an experiment it is, and not pushing it as a full £60 experience, because it clearly is not

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stormhawk2733d ago

It can be, provided we see the effort from the team. They are big and have the means.

Markusb332733d ago

Stockholm syndrome with gamers is astonishing. These companies serve consumers. I hate hearing people excuse a lazy typical buggy mess from companies who should know better and won't invest in a new engine. Something is a success if it's quality and delivers on what it's designed to do at a good price. Fallout does not deliver and cuck holding devs won't change this practise. Forget being a fan boy and be honest. Accept mediocre and poor quality, then don't be surprised if that's what you continue to get. More fool you.

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Venture through The Backwoods Today in Fallout 76’s latest free update

GamesStepping into the wild radioactive yonder of Fallout 76’s Appalachia is about to come with some new surprises! Sudden encounters with deadly beasts, mysterious cryptids and even the legendary Bigfoot await in The Backwoods, a free update for Fallout 76 available NOW for all players!

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Battle Bigfoot In The Fallout 76: The Backwoods Update

The new trailer is here with Bigfoot hunting.

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Fallout 76: Burning Springs Release Notes

A new region of the map is opening for those with enough grit to cross Point Pleasant bridge. It’s time for you to travel westward towards Burning Springs. Taking place in rural Ohio, this is our largest map expansion to Fallout 76 yet!

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