Impact of Prime Video’s Fallout TV Show
Since the premiere of Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout TV series on April 10, there has been a significant resurgence of interest in the game franchise. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella shared insights on Twitter, revealing a substantial increase in player numbers for Fallout 4, 76, and even New Vegas following the show’s debut.
According to Piscatella’s data from Steam’s daily active user rankings between April 7 and April 14, multiple titles experienced notable jumps in popularity. Fallout 4 surged from 63rd to fourth place, 76 climbed from 54th to seventh place, and New Vegas rose from 83rd to 10th place.
On Steam Charts, 4 reached a peak of approximately 83,000 concurrent players over the weekend, a significant increase compared to its previous monthly peaks of around 25,000 players. Similarly, 76 peaked at around 39,500 players, more than double its average monthly peak. Even the older title New Vegas saw a peak of 20,000 players online simultaneously over the weekend. Console platforms also witnessed a similar trend, with Fallout 4 and 76 rising in rankings on True Achievements’ weekly Xbox games chart.
Since the release of Fallout 76 in 2018, the series has seen a period of relative quiet in terms of major game releases. While 76 received a mixed reception from fans and critics alike, the enduring popularity of Fallout 4 has remained evident among the Fallout community. However, despite the ongoing success of the fourth numbered installment, fans have been eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
Bethesda, the studio behind the series, has been tight-lipped about Fallout 5, keeping details about the game under wraps. Todd Howard, the director and executive producer of the series, recently disclosed that he vetoed certain plot elements from the upcoming Fallout TV show, hinting at their proximity to the fifth game’s development. This has only added to the speculation and excitement surrounding the highly anticipated game.