Fallout TV Series Revives Game Franchise, Steam Numbers Soar
April 16, 2024Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' TV series has caused a significant increase in player numbers for the Fallout video game series on Steam.
Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 have experienced the largest spikes in concurrent players, while original titles Fallout and Fallout 2 have also climbed Steam's top-selling games chart.
The Fallout games' resurgence is further projected to rise with the upcoming next-gen update for Fallout 4 and the release of the Fallout London mod.
Bethesda has acknowledged Fallout 5 as part of its future plans, but a release date remains distant.
The TV series has sparked renewed interest and speculation about the Fallout universe, with potential Season 2 hints and in-game easter eggs.
Critically acclaimed, the Fallout TV series boasts a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating and has been praised for its fresh take on the sci-fi genre.
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