Fallout 76 is now free to play for a week as developer Bethesda celebrates the 25th anniversary of the apocalypse survival RPG by also offering a range of giveaways and sales, as well as launching new quests for Fallout Shelter.
In news that's sure to make PC players feel older than ever, it's been a quarter of a century since Fallout first emerged from a metaphorical vault and launched in its original isometric version back in 1997. Fallout 4, Fallout 3 and the iconic Fallout: New Vegas have followed, as well as online FPS Fallout 76, which will be free to play from October 4th to 10th.
Despite some launch issues, successive updates and Pitt's new expansion have turned Fallout 76 into a solid, addictive online RPG, and if you've been tempted to sneak into the Appalachians in the past but have been put off by the potential costs, this is the one for you. a great chance to try Bethesda's multiplayer hit without any risk. There's also a new update to management game Fallout Shelter - for the first time in four years, Bethesda is sprucing up the game with additional content, including an added quest line that sees you fight off the series' trademark aliens.
Other Fallout games are also available in Steam, and until October 18, players have the opportunity to take advantage of a range of discounts. Naturally, while we wait for Bethesda's next big RPG and more information on a Starfield release date, this is a great time to get used to the free, exploratory, and choice-driven developer style again, especially if you brush up on the experience with some of Fallout 4's best mods.
Otherwise, you might want to try out some of the other top sandbox games, or maybe start gearing up for the lore of Starfield cities and Starfield features, as the space adventure is set to happen - hopefully - in the not-too-distant future. .
