If you’re aÂFalloutÂfan, the nameÂFallout 76Âprobably triggers a fight or flight response in you at this point. Well, like it or not, the game is here to stay. It’s one of developer and publisher Bethesda’s largest focuses at the moment, and with the release ofÂWastelanders, the game has gotten some positive attention. Even I’ve been more and more curious about the title, and I’m a ride-or-dieÂFallout: New VegasÂfanboy. Luckily Bethesda has presented those curious about the game with an opportunity to hop in at no charge.Starting today and ending this upcoming May 18 at noon EDT, interested parties can download and playÂFallout 76for free. That’s not just the base game, but also all of its post-launch content, includingÂWastelanders. This offer is being extended across all platforms, so you’ll be able to play on your choice of PC, Xbox One or PS4. The game’s current players are being awarded a double XP weekend for dealing with the incoming newbies.
If this is the first time you’re hearing aboutÂFallout 76, let me just start by saying: aren’t you so lucky? The game has long held a bad reputation for multiple issues, ranging from game-breaking bugs toblatantly exploitative monetization. That being said, the game’sÂWastelandersexpansion seems to be a turnaround for one ofÂFallout’s black sheep. Players have called the DLC a turning point that makes what was an empty wasteland feel more like… Well, it’s still a wasteland, but in the more traditionalÂFalloutsense, so good. The biggest change since the game’s launch has been the addition of NPC’s, a staple not just inÂFalloutÂtitles, but RPGs in general. Withdialogue options more akin toÂFallout 3ÂandÂNew Vegas, players finally have a game to properly roleplay in. That’s a big change from when weoriginally reviewedÂFallout 76Âand summarily rewarded it with a score of two.
You can pick upÂFallout 76Âfor free onSteam right here. For PS4 and Xbox One users, simply head over to your console’s respective marketplaces.
