Fallout Frenzy: How a TV Series and Sales Boosted Player Counts Across the Franchise

The Fallout franchise is experiencing a resurgence in player counts across all games, thanks to a combination of sales, promotions, and the launch of a well-received TV series on Prime Video. This boost in interest has led to increased player counts on Steam, with multiple titles becoming best-sellers on Steam and GOG.

The Fallout TV series has been well-received by fans and critics alike

The Fallout series, which first started in 1997, has seen a significant increase in player counts across every game in the franchise. According to SteamDB, Fallout 4 is currently being played by over 53,000 concurrent players, a huge increase over the recent norm. Similarly, Fallout 76 has seen a surge in players, with over 26,000 players online. Even older titles like Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas have seen a significant increase in player counts.

Fallout 4 has seen a huge increase in player counts

So, what’s behind this resurgence in interest? One major factor is the launch of the Fallout TV series on Prime Video, which has been well-received by fans and critics alike. The show has drummed up interest in the franchise, leading to new and returning players. Additionally, a franchise-wide sale has made the games more accessible to new players, with Fallout 4 available for just $5 on Steam.

The franchise-wide sale has made the games more accessible to new players

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a TV adaptation boost game sales and player counts. The Last of Us HBO show, which launched in January 2023, saw a significant increase in game sales, with The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 becoming the sixth and eighteenth best-selling games of February 2023 in the U.S, respectively. Similarly, the release of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime on Netflix helped boost sales of Cyberpunk 2077.

The Last of Us HBO show saw a significant increase in game sales

It’s a great time to get back into Fallout, or to hop in for the first time. With the update to Fallout 4 arriving on April 25, and the free trial of Fallout 76, there’s never been a better time to experience the franchise. As an Xbox series, the Fallout games are also available in Xbox Game Pass, making it even easier to get started.

Fallout 76 has a free trial available

In conclusion, the Fallout franchise is experiencing a resurgence in interest, thanks to a combination of sales, promotions, and the launch of a well-received TV series. Whether you’re a new or returning player, now is the perfect time to get back into the world of Fallout.