Following the success of Fallout’s TV series adaptation, it seems like Fallout 4 is returning to its glory days. Almost a decade after its release, the game is seeing significant growth in player count and overall sales.
Moreover, across Europe, the game’s sales have climbed over 7500%. Those numbers are staggering, and there’s a big reason why. It seems like finally Xbox is getting a share of the spotlight, given how lately it has been hogged by Helldivers 2.
Great Video Game Adaptations Play a Big Role in Maintaining a Player Base
At this point, it’s clear that successful TV shows and movies play a crucial role in bringing more players into the interactive experience. From The Last of Us to Fallout 4, great adaptations have shown players that transmedia storytelling works wonders when it comes to engaging any kind of audience.
While Helldivers 2 always thrived as a fantasy for everyone who loved the movie Starship Troopers, there are so many games from Bethesda that would make an incredible TV show. At the time of writing, Fallout 4 has been enjoying a player count of more than 90,000 in the last month.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, Europe alone has seen the game enjoy more than 7500% sales as of late. If this stays strong, there’s a chance that other games from Bethesda may also enjoy the limelight.
Can Fallout Cross Helldivers 2’s Popularity?
While the thought of this may seem enjoyable to the Xbox community, it’s unlikely that the Fallout games will have a player base similar to Helldivers 2. The simple reason is the latter’s live-service model. This is where Fallout 76 might just have a chance.
Live-service games have a certain charm to them that lets them enjoy a player’s reality a bit more. For instance, based on what’s going on in the world of multimedia, like movies or TV shows, the game can adapt to different seasonal updates, characters, locations, and so on.
For instance, games like Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite Battle Royale do exactly that. Multiple crossovers and new updates keep the content fresh. So, in case Bethesda chooses to do the same with its games, there might just be a chance that these games can adapt to better content updates.
Moreover, it’s essential to note that Bethesda’s focus on single-player campaigns may limit constant upgrades in a player base. Usually, gamers enjoy a single-player game, and once things are done and dusted, they move on. Unless it’s a truly special game, and sometimes the open world factors players into it too.
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