The Weird and Wonderful Fans Still Playing Fallout 76

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The launch of Fallout 76 was a disaster.

From unforgivable bugs and data breaches, to collector’s edition items that were the very definition of the words ‘false advertising’, the once lauded series went from controversy to controversy after the launch of its first MMO. Fallout 76, according to most, was dead on arrival.

But four years later, much to everyone’s surprise, vault dwellers are still emerging. And not only are they still actively and obsessively playing, but they’re doing some extremely weird things, from black markets, Shakespeare troupes, and full-time courier services, all the way to roleplaying cannibals and trap camp serial killers. I wanted to get to the bottom of why Fallout diehards are not only still playing the once ridiculed game, but why their 76 obsession is taking the MMO further than was ever intended. This is the Inside Story of the weird and wonderful fans still playing Fallout 76.

Normally an IGN Inside Story is available as both a video documentary and as a written article. But, on this occasion, I feel very strongly that the video documentary format is the best way to experience this story. And so that’s exactly what we’ve done: this Inside Story is video only.

I would love for you to check out the full video, hear the Fallout community’s voices, and follow my journey into the wasteland. I met some fascinating people, and our adventures together just cannot be done justice with written words alone. That being said, if you’re still unsure, here’s a little information about the weird and wonderful fans of Fallout 76 I met who were kind enough to show me a whole new side to the nuclear apocalypse. Hopefully these details entice you to check it out.

Matt Wills is a legacy weapon hunter and