FALLOUT 76 IN 2024 – A NEW YEAR APPROACHES!

[Mooman]

https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/3M71n2zE0KpcvLZld8jF9x/fallout-76-in-2024

Dear Vault Dwellers of Appalachia,

As we look ahead to another exciting year in Appalachia, we can’t help but feel a warm glow (or perhaps that’s radiation?) emanating from the amazing community of players in Fallout 76. Just last month, we celebrated our fifth anniversary, and we’ve come a long way since we first stepped out of the Vault into the wastelands of Appalachia. Together, 17 million players have experienced new Fallout tales and characters with Wastelanders. You’ve made major choices affecting the area’s outcome in Steel Reign and Steel Dawn. You’ve even ventured beyond Appalachia’s borders with The Pitt and now Atlantic City. You’ve seen traveling carnivals, unlocked tons of content with Fallout Seasons, fought Spooky Scorched, set foot on New Jersey’s glamorous post-nuclear boardwalk and much more.

And we’re not done yet.

Many of you are off exploring the brilliant-but-bloodstained beaches in our Atlantic City - Boardwalk Paradise update as we speak. While you’re enjoying a well-deserved holiday in our irradiated resort town, we thought this the perfect time to look forward to what’s coming next year in Appalachia.

Together, over 16 million players have experienced new Fallout tales and characters with Wastelanders.

Arriving in Spring 2024, the second installment, Atlantic City - America’s Playground, features an additional mission in which players will confront the legendary Jersey Devil, along with new story driven quests, more areas to explore and, of course, plenty of rewards. 

War never changes, but that sure doesn’t stop Appalachia from mutating! Later in 2024, we’re expanding our map southward, deep into the wooded heartland of Shenandoah. This uncharted, once-tranquil expanse in the heart of Virginia will bring a new questline, factions and rewards.

Throughout the coming year, the team is also shining a greater light on Fallout 76’s beloved Seasonal Events. We’re looking forward to running them much more frequently and offering a host of new rewards with each Event. There are also plans for new Seasonal Events to round out our roster, so get ready to pencil in those calendars in 2024.

Among all this exciting new content, we’re planning to release several additional features and improvements that benefit our avid builders and adventurers alike. Whether you’ve roamed Appalachia’s wilds since day one or are still adjusting to the natural light outside the fluorescent halls of Vault 76, next year marks an exciting time to adventure into Fallout 76 and make friends in Wasteland.

And we can’t forget the premiere of the highly anticipated Fallout TV series, coming to Amazon Prime this spring. This episodic series represents a collaboration between the creative minds at Bethesda Games Studios and Kilter Films – showing an expanded look at the Fallout universe like never before, breathing the world to life with new stories, characters, and moments for both fans and newcomers come to join us on these country roads.

From all of us at Bethesda Game Studios, we deeply appreciate everyone’s continued support and encouragement. The team has had a fantastic year here in Fallout 76; Here’s to many more!

Happy Holidays!
-Jon Rush

[lordoftheapes79]

I wouldn't get my hopes up for this to arrive before 2025 with their record, but it's nice to know there's an actual map expansion in our future.

[Dezktop]

16 million HOLY has to be a master pieces with numbers like that lol

we’re expanding our map southward, deep into the wooded heartland of Shenandoah. This uncharted, once-tranquil expanse in the heart of Virginia will bring a new questline, factions and rewards.
i cannot wait to go find toys for the new mutated settlers on a daily cooldown

[morganjah]

Bring in down to Boone, NC! Appalachian State Mountaineers! Now with extra radiation.

[Diarmuhnd]

When we getting Canadian P. O. W. 's ?

Seriously though, thanks Mooman for sharing the info

[lucg]

Thx, Mooman. Happy to learn what's comming for Fallout 76 in 2024 ... !

[Mooman]

I'm actually a little concerned about the Shenandoah National Park. Looking at image searches... there's nothing there...

If it is an empty land expansion, what's the point? There is however some evidence it could be Mole Miner themed (*cough The Crosshair P.O.I.).

So by south that means the Ash Heap (south west) and not Cranberry Bog. Looking at the real W.V. Shenandoah N.P. is in the east/south east... I mean FO76 W.V. is already goofy, but that would be quite the artistic interpretation... Considering it contains the Appalachian Trail that starts in Harper's Ferry (Jefferson Rock) and the Shenandoah river is the little creek nearby.

[PotatoBasket]

Originally posted by Mooman:

I'm actually a little concerned about the Shenandoah National Park. Looking at image searches... there's nothing there...

If it is an empty land expansion, what's the point?

Players wanted more of a wasteland area to explore. A frequent complaint is that Appalachia is too developed, so they're giving players what they wanted, again.

Drinks on me if its crap.

[Mooman]

Originally posted by PotatoBasket:

Originally posted by Mooman:

I'm actually a little concerned about the Shenandoah National Park. Looking at image searches... there's nothing there...

If it is an empty land expansion, what's the point?

Players wanted more of a wasteland area to explore. A frequent complaint is that Appalachia is too developed, so they're giving players what they wanted, again.

Drinks on me if its crap.

Had a thought... Radboars... That's it, that's my thought...

[Halcyform]

I would guess 16 million who have tried the game but not currently playing. I have no doubt that many have tried the game, but how many actually kept playing and not dropped it soon after?

[Diarmuhnd]

Originally posted by Halcyform:

...
... but how many actually kept playing and not dropped it soon after?

some numbers online, no clue on accuracy pr truthfulness
November 2023
Average Players : 7,133
Peak players :12,333

... and others who posted it has 100K or even up to 400K+ logins per day.

I wonder what the real numbers are

[Dezktop]

16 mil is a normal bethesda stretching the truth till its right next to the fib. that fine line lay in the middle.

[Wack-A-Mole MLRS]

I don't care if only 1 to 32 players a day Log In. I'll be the 1st player on as long as it's still up.

[paganSK]

12k on steam.
There is also MS Store version what i play on PC

[CitizenX3639]

Originally posted by PotatoBasket:

Originally posted by Mooman:

I'm actually a little concerned about the Shenandoah National Park. Looking at image searches... there's nothing there...

If it is an empty land expansion, what's the point?

Players wanted more of a wasteland area to explore. A frequent complaint is that Appalachia is too developed, so they're giving players what they wanted, again.

Drinks on me if its crap.

I give zero shts about the lore of FO, but this area was on the outskirts of the blast. And IMO its the best Open world BGS as ever created. The Western side basically farm land, the coal mine area(a favorite) the Est swamp area and every location filled with tons of areas to explore, explore, explore. I finished one of the companion quests yesterday that ended at a underground parking garage. It was pretty awesome. But its just my pov. Every one is different.

[Softspokenman]

Point Lookout ?