You’re Finally Going To Play The Most Controversial Fallout Game Next Week

Summary

• Amazon Prime subscribers can now play
  Fallout 76
  as a part of their Prime Gaming subscription, tying in with the upcoming series release.
• Fallout 76
  , once criticized for being unfinished, has improved with post-launch updates and DLC drops.
• Despite initial backlash,
  Fallout 76
  now offers an enjoyable experience with new content and features.

Fallout 76 may have left the franchise’s fan base divided but those who may have slept on the game and want to check it out before the release of the Amazon Prime TV series now have the perfect opportunity to do so. Releasing in 2018 to overwhelmingly negative reviews due to its unfinished state, Fallout 76 is regarded as the black sheep of the series with many insisting it doesn’t count as a mainline entry in the series. Despite this, there’s still fun to be found in the wilds of West Virginia thanks to some excellent post-launch support from Bethesda.

Per an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to play Fallout 76 in April as it’s one of the latest big games to join the Prime Gaming service.

The addition of the open-world survival MMO is likely to serve as a tie-in for the upcoming Fallout series which is set to debut on Prime Video on April 11, which also happens to be the day 76 will be available to download for all users. There’s no limit on the game so subscribers will be able to make as much of the Wasteland as they please.

Fallout 76 Is Much Better Now

Bethesda Really Pulled The Game Back From Disaster

Fallout 76 may still be regarded by many as the worst game in the franchise but for those eager to watch the streaming series, it should serve as a fun way to continue their experience and understand a little more about the universe. When the game launched in 2018, it was nothing short of a disaster for Bethesda as the community explicitly rejected the idea of a multiplayer Fallout game. To make matters worse, the project was released in such an unfinished state that it was almost unplayable for most people who purchased it.

Fortunately, in the years since, Bethesda has managed to salvage Fallout 76 by listening to the game’s community and providing many essential features through post-launch updates. The game has received several significant DLC drops and expansions that have added new areas, quests, weapons, enemies, and even NPCs, a feature that was shockingly absent in the original release. Despite some persisting issues with monetization and progression, the game is significantly more enjoyable now than it was back in 2018.

With the benefit of DLC, updates, patches, and expansions, Amazon Prime subscribers should absolutely check out Fallout 76. Not only is it a fun experience to play with friends, but it also serves as a tangible extension of the Fallout series that’s already receiving a substantial amount of hype ahead of its release. Given that it’s included in the subscription, there’s really nothing to lose by giving it a go.

Source: Amazon Gaming/X