The Fallout franchise is experiencing a significant resurgence, largely fueled by the recent success of its Amazon Studios adaptation. Mirroring the acclaim of HBO’s The Last of Us series, the Fallout TV show has received a strong reception with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%. This boost has notably affected Fallout 4, which has seen its highest player count since its initial release in 2016.
On platforms like Steam, Fallout 4 currently ranks fourth in trending games, with recent player counts reaching up to 93,294 concurrent players—a stark increase from the usual numbers around 25,000 in recent years. This surge is anticipated to grow with the upcoming release of a free new-gen upgrade for the game on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The influence of the TV series extends beyond Fallout 4, impacting other titles in the series as well. Fallout 3 – Game of the Year Edition, the original Fallout, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 76, and even Fallout Shelter are all enjoying increased popularity, featuring prominently in Steam’s trending charts.
Fallout 4 is available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and is included in Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Extra and Premium, offering fans new and old ample opportunity to explore or revisit the richly detailed world of Fallout.
