Fallout 76 is temporarily going free-to-play to mark the conclusion of the TV show's second season, with a promotional period running from now until February 5 for Xbox and PC, and February 4 for PlayStation. Players can access all previous updates during this timeframe. Alongside this, a new $30 DLC pack has been introduced, featuring cosmetic items like the NCR power armor, ranger armor paint, and additional themed content from the series. Reactions to the bundle are varied, highlighting mixed feelings concerning microtransactions in the franchise, with some fans expressing frustration over bundled items.
What is included in the new Fallout 76 DLC bundle?The new Mojave bundle includes the NCR power armor, ranger armor paint, NCR flag, New Vegas neon sign, Ad Victoriam super sledge, legion legate outfit, and specific player titles. This bundle is priced at $30 and adds various thematic elements related to the Fallout TV series.
Fallout 76, developed by Bethesda, is an online multiplayer role-playing game set in the Fallout universe, continuing the series' trademark post-apocalyptic exploration and survival gameplay. Its continuous updates and the recent TV adaptation have sparked renewed interest in both the game and its connection to the broader Fallout franchise.
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It's a smart move to ride the TV show's momentum with a free weekend, but locking iconic New Vegas gear behind a pricey bundle stings a bit. That's a lot of caps for cosmetics when the game's charm has always been about earning your stripes in the wasteland.
It's cool to see Fallout 76 getting a free-to-play boost from the show's hype, though that $30 bundle definitely feels like a double-edged sword. I get the themed content is fun, but it's another reminder of how microtransactions keep testing the loyalty of the fanbase.