Helldivers 2 is probably one of the most popular titles in this world right now. With its captivating online co-op gameplay, this game has amassed a huge player base since its release a few months ago. The game has been rocking the Steam top-selling chart at the No. 1 spot for many days.
But as things stand, the reign is finally over. When every other game failed to dethrone Helldivers 2 from the top spot, it was a six-year-old action RPG title from Bethesda that did the unthinkable.
Fallout 76 Claims the Top Spot On Steam, Beating Helldivers 2
After Helldivers 2‘s long run at the top spot, the 2018 title Fallout 76 sits at the top of the list of top-selling titles on Steam. At the time of writing this article, the Bethesda title is at no. 1, followed by another popular title, Counter-Strike 2, whereas Arrowhead’s co-op shooter has slipped to third spot.
So amazed and proud that Fallout 76 is the top-selling game on Steam right now.#Fallout #FalloutOnPrime pic.twitter.com/AIDEfCms5h
— Jeff Gardiner 🎮 (@jg93) April 18, 2024
Not only that, another famous title from the franchise, Fallout 4, also holds the No. 4 spot on that list. If the dominance continues, who knows, another Bethesda title could surpass the Arrowhead title as well.
Fans are so satisfied with the title that they have collectively agreed that this game is the best live service title of the past decade. The promise of free post-launch content and the beginning of an expanding universe, has made the fans give this title to Fallout 76.
The excitement doesn’t end here. Fallout 76 has also marked a record all-time concurrent player count on Steam.
Fallout has more than doubled its concurrent players on Steam with the release of the Fallout TV series. pic.twitter.com/eE0dQiYXQW
— SteamDB (@SteamDB) April 14, 2024
According to SteamDB, this Fallout title, along with the other ones in this series, has doubled its player count right now. This game has surpassed the impressive mark of 39,000 concurrent players.
What’s the Reason for This Legendary Comeback of Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 itself is an exciting title with a unique storyline, striking visuals, and captivating gameplay. This is the first online title for Bethesda. So, the game itself is a gem. But the most influential reason for Fallout 76‘s return to the top has to be the Fallout TV series on Amazon.
This post-apocalyptic video game adaptation has garnered a huge viewership. So, to get the whole essence of the franchise, fans have jumped into the worlds of Fallout 76 and Fallout 4.
Another reason for this huge player surge might be the free-play event from Fallout 76, which started last week and ended on April 18. However, there were free-play events in the past as well, so this event does not take the whole credit for the success.
Fallout 76‘s great comeback on the Steam charts is quite fascinating. The Fallout TV series might have played a huge role in this success. We hope this magnificent franchise carries its legacy forward by all means.
