Launched in 2018, Fallout 76 did not really win over players when it was released. Empty universe, repeated bugs, broken promises… the multiplayer prequel to the Fallout saga had become a textbook case of a failed launch. However, seven years later, the game is back in force, with enriched content and a loyal community.
And above all, it is free until December 17, 2025 on PCthanks to a temporary offer via Prime Gaming. An ideal opportunity to give this open-world RPG a chance, which has become unrecognizable compared to its beginnings.
Fallout 76 free for 48 hours: how does it work?
The offer is simple: until December 17 (exact time depending on zone), Amazon Prime subscribers can get the PC version of Fallout 76 for free via Prime Gaming. You must therefore have an active Amazon Prime subscription, connect to Prime Gaming, and claim the game before the offer expires.
Please note: the offer is only valid on PC, and not on Xbox or PlayStation. The game has already been offered in the past via Xbox Game Pass or other services, but this time only the PC is affected.
One of the worst launches of 2018… turned into a surprise success
When it was released, Fallout 76 had a catastrophic Metacritic rating : between 49 and 53 depending on the platforms. The absence of NPCs, the bugs, the dated technique, and the lack of content had disappointed fans of the license.
But over the years, Bethesda Game Studios has corrected the trajectory : regular updates, addition of scripted quests, factions, seasonal events… The title has been enriched to the point of today becoming a solid, rich and stable multiplayer game.
This rare turnaround in the industry has allowed Fallout 76 to stay alive for 7 years, with an active community, especially on PC. Bethesda continues to add content in 2025, and is still preparing other projects for the license.
What is Fallout 76 worth today?
If you avoided it back then, Fallout 76 may be worth another try. The game now offers a Fully playable single player modewith narrative quests, base building (CAMP), and areas to explore cooperatively or solo.
The artistic direction faithful to the Fallout universe, the free updates, and the new events make this 2025 version a game much closer to the standards of the saga.
And if it will not replace Fallout New Vegas or Fallout 4, it offers a credible multiplayer alternative in Bethesda’s post-apo universe.
How to keep it for life after claiming it
Once the game is claimed via Prime Gaming, it is permanently linked to your account. It will be downloadable via the launcher indicated during activation (often via a third-party code, depending on the period).
If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, you’re just a few clicks away from adding it to your library. After December 17, the offer disappears. For a game that went from laughingstock to success, it’s at least worth a try.