As ‘Fallout 76′ Crosses 20 Million Players Amid Success of Amazon TV Series, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard Talks Franchise’s Future (EXCLUSIVE)
As ‘Fallout 76′ Crosses 20 Million Players Amid Success of Amazon TV Series, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard Talks Franchise’s Future (EXCLUSIVE)
"Fallout 76" Sees Surge in Popularity Following TV Series Success
Increased Player Base
"Fallout 76" has experienced a significant increase in downloads and active users, crossing 20 million players, fueled by the Amazon TV series adaptation.
Impact of TV Series on Gaming
The "Fallout" TV series has not only boosted "Fallout 76" but also other titles in the franchise, with daily players increasing by 4-6 times.
Future Plans for the Franchise
Todd Howard hints at ongoing plans for future games in the "Fallout" series, with developments influenced by both the games' and TV series' success.
Can you detail the percentage or factor increase in daily active users across the "Fallout" video game franchise since the TV series' release?
Since the release of the "Fallout" TV series on Amazon Prime Video, the daily active users across the "Fallout" video game franchise have experienced a significant increase124. Specifically, daily active users have ballooned over 600%. This surge has brought the daily player count to more than 5 million across the franchise2. This dramatic rise in player engagement showcases the impact of the TV series on the popularity of the video games2.
What are the future plans for the "Fallout" TV series on Amazon, particularly regarding the storyline and characters in Season 2?
The "Fallout" TV series on Amazon, which is based on Bethesda's popular video game franchise, has been renewed for a second season. The show, set two hundred years after the apocalypse, follows the stories of various characters as they navigate a complex, weird, and highly violent universe. According to Bethesda director and executive producer Todd Howard, who oversees the "Fallout" franchise, the plan for Season 2 is to continue following the characters from Season 1, rather than shifting to a different iteration of the "Fallout" world.
In an interview with Variety, Howard said, "The one thing about TV that Jonah [Nolan] told me from day one is it’s about finding the characters. And I think it’s really awesome how these characters have resonated with the audience. And so I think there’s still stories to tell there. There’s so many great characters — I love Norm and Chet, I love the two of them in every scene. And obviously we have the Ghoul and Lucy and Maximus. But there’s so many great characters that have a lot of stories left to tell.”
While there are no specific details available about the storyline of Season 2, the first season ended with several cliffhangers and teases for a second season. For instance, Maximus (Aaron Moten) seems to be back in the good graces of The Brotherhood of Steel, even if his belief in their mission is tenuous at best now1. Meanwhile, Lucy (Ella Purnell) is off to "meet her makers" with the Ghoul (Walton Goggins), and Norm (Moisés Arias) is stuck in Vault 31 after his shocking discovery. Additionally, Hank (Kyle Maclachlan) heads to a very familiar Fallout location, which should provide for plenty of references to the game and maybe even the introduction of Caesar's Legion.
As for the future of the "Fallout" franchise in gaming, Howard mentioned that they are in plans for future games in the series, with nothing to talk about right now, but they are always planning. The success of the TV series has brought a surge of new players to the "Fallout" video games, with daily active users across the franchise titles developed and published by Bethesda increasing over 600% to more than 5 million players since the show's premiere.