Bethesda Game Studios announced that "Fallout 76," despite its rocky start in 2018, now boasts an impressive count of over 17 million players. The game, originally marred by criticism for a lack of features and a "lifeless" open-world, has seen a significant turnaround. A key factor in redeeming the game was the Wastelanders update in 2020, introducing fully voiced NPCs and engaging content, which led to a 'mostly positive' rating on Steam.

Looking ahead to 2024, "Fallout 76" is set to receive substantial updates, including 'Atlantic City - America’s Playground' and an expansion into Shenandoah. These updates promise new quests, storylines, factions, rewards, and areas to explore. Also noteworthy is the upcoming Amazon Prime Fallout TV series and a next-gen update for "Fallout 4." Bethesda's Todd Howard also has hinted at a "Fallout 5" following "The Elder Scrolls 6," signaling a robust future for the franchise.

What does the future hold for Fallout 76?

For 2024, "Fallout 76" players can look forward to 'Atlantic City - America’s Playground,' an expansion into Shenandoah with new content, as well as the Amazon Prime Fallout TV series and a next-generation update for "Fallout 4." Beyond that, there is the potential anticipation of "Fallout 5" after "The Elder Scrolls 6" is released.