RPG · April 14, 2020

Fallout 76 (2020)

calendar_todayAge 17+trophy72 achievementsextension2 DLClocal_offer-90% current discountgroup1M–10M ownerstrending_up8.8k peak concurrentrecommend71.2k recommendations
Fallout 76: Gone Fission Deluxe Edition Kick back and cast away with the new fishing feature, where you can fish anywhere you can swim! To get started, head on over to Fisherman’s Rest to unlock your first Fishing Rod. Combine different types of baits and mod your Rod to lure over thirty types of fish, including some elusive Local Legends. Host a wasteland cookout to share new recipes, display your trophies at your C.A.M.P. or feed the enigmatic Linda Lee for Legendary rewards. Upgrade your tackle box with exclusive rewards from the Atomic Angler Bundle featuring: • Hydro Tech Exo Power Armor • Appalachian Contessa Prefab • Live Bait Barrel (Resource Collector) • Floating Bouy Set • Charmcaster Fishing Rod • Title Prefix: “Contessa” • Title Suffix: “Buoy” Gone Fission Deluxe Edition includes core game & bonus digital items Fallout 76: Atomic Angler Bundle Burst up your fishing Experience with Atomic Angler Bundle, featuring: Hydro Tech Exo Power Armor: Deep water power armor or interesting way to catch fish by hand? This Power Armor is probably not best used for that. Appalachian Contessa Prefab: Place the Appalachian Contessa in your C.A.M.P. and be the captain of your own ship. Live Bait Barrel: Have a fresh selection of fishing bait available in your C.A.M.P. to help you catch some fish. Floating Bouy Set: For those who likes to float things around, even in radiated water Charmcaster Fishing Rod: For those who said fishing is a boring hobby Title Prefix: “Contessa” Title Suffix: “Buoy” Atomic Angler Bundle includes bonus in–game digital items About the Game Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim and Fallout 4, welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fell, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers—chosen from the nation’s best and brightest – emerge into post-nuclear America on Reclamation Day, 2102. Play solo or join together as you explore, quest, build, and triumph against the wasteland’s greatest threats. Explore a vast wasteland, devastated by nuclear war, in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story. Experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Immersive Questlines and Engaging Characters Uncover the secrets of West Virginia by playing through an immersive main quest, starting from the moment you leave Vault 76. Befriend or betray new neighbors who have come to rebuild, and experience Appalachia through the eyes of its residents. Seasons Progress through each season and unlock free rewards like consumables, C.A.M.P. items and more by completing limited-time challenges. Multiplayer Roleplaying Create your character with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L system and forge your own path and reputation in a new and untamed wasteland with hundreds of locations. Whether you journey alone or with friends, a new and unique Fallout adventure awaits. Mountain Splendorland The story lives and breathes through the world of Fallout 76, which brings to life six distinct West Virginia regions. From the forests of Appalachia to the noxious crimson expanses of the Cranberry Bog, each area offers its own risks and rewards. A New American Dream Use the all-new Construction and Assembly Mobile Platform (C.A.M.P.) to build and craft anywhere in the world. Your C.A.M.P. will provide much-needed shelter, supplies, and safety. You can even set up shop to trade goods with other survivors. Fallout Worlds Play unique adventures in Appalachia with Fallout Worlds, which is an evolving set of features that give players the capability to play Fallout 76 in unique ways with customizable settings.

Position in RPG

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume122.5k Steam reviewsTop 4% in RPG
Positive rating73% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 89%
Concurrent peak8.8k playersTop 4% in RPG by live player count
Engagement hours91 h averageTop 5% for session depth among RPG

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Open World · 996
  • Multiplayer · 937
  • Post-apocalyptic · 922
  • Dark Comedy · 915
  • RPG · 910
  • Capitalism · 839
  • Survival · 721
  • Base-Building · 689
  • Co-op · 574
  • Shooter · 509
  • Horror · 439
  • MMORPG · 437
  • Exploration · 375
  • FPS · 372
  • Singleplayer · 359

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Spanish - Latin America

Full audio (7)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese - Brazil

Peer RPG titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Reception Metrics

Steam community

73%Mostly Positive · 122.5k reviews

89.5k positive · 33.1k negative

Metacritic

53/100 critic aggregate

Metacritic user score

2.8/10

Curator recommendations

71.2k

Peak concurrent players

8.8k

RPG releases from 2020

13 RPG titles launched in 2020 — top 6 by review volume.

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • MMO
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements

Accessibility

  • Playable without Timed Input

Input & Comfort

  • Stereo Sound
  • Surround Sound
  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • In-App Purchases

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Engagement Profile

All-time avg

91h

substantial (40–100 hours)

Median

10h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

7h

Current engagement

Achievements

72

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateApr 14, 2020
DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Base price$3.99 -90%
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons2 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support

Content Notes

Blood and Gore Drug Reference Intense Violence Strong Language Suggestive Themes Use of Alcohol

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