Have you never tried Fallout 76? This might be the perfect time. While the last episode of season 2 of Fallout arrives next week on Amazon Prime Video, Bethesda is launching a seduction operation: the open-world multiplayer game is accessible for free until February 5.
The opportunity is twofold. On the one hand, relive the post-apocalyptic universe at your own pace, alone or with friends. On the other hand, test for yourself how much the title has transformed since its chaotic launch. An offer that comes at the right time for fans of the series… or those who were still hesitant.
Fallout 76: a game that has come a long way
When it released in 2018, Fallout 76 was one of Bethesda’s worst launches. Cascading bugs, lack of content, shaky mechanics… it had everything to disappoint. And he did. However, like No Man’s Sky Or Cyberpunk 2077the game has been completely redesigned over the years.
With major expansions, voiced NPCs, story quests, regular events and an active community, Fallout 76 is unrecognizable today. The icing on the cake: a “jump to level 20” mode is now offered to new players. Enough to directly discover the richest content of the game.
A free offer that fits with the series
The timing owes nothing to chance. Fallout 76 is playable for free until February 5, i.e. until the day after the broadcast of the season 2 finale of Fallout. The opportunity for fans to go from the screen to the pad without interruption.
Even smarter, Bethesda has integrated direct nods to the series into the game. It is for example possible to come across the Ghoul, played by Walton Goggins, in a special mission. A nice bridge between adaptation and original material, which will appeal to newcomers and longtime fans alike.
A Mojave DLC for those nostalgic for New Vegas
In addition to this free week, Bethesda is also offering a new downloadable pack. Priced around €30, this DLC is centered on the universe of Fallout: New Vegas. It includes the power armor from the last episode of the series, that of Legate Lanius, as well as several decorative items for your camp.
There are notably flags of the RNC, the Legion and even a New Vegas Strip-style neon sign. Elements that will delight nostalgic people, even if their price is enough to raise eyebrows. Because at a time when Bethesda offers free access to the game, some consider this cosmetic content too expensive.
Why you should try Fallout 76 now
Even if you’re not a Prime Video subscriber, Fallout 76 is worth checking out this week. It costs nothing to try, and the experience has been polished enough to please a majority of players, especially in co-op.
Between the integration of the series, the enriched content and the temporary access offered by Bethesda, everything comes together to make you want to dive – or dive again – into the Wasteland. And if the trial convinces you, the full game is often offered at a discounted price at the end of the free period.