Since the release ofFallout 76’srecentWastelandersupdate, it seems the general perception regarding the controversial game has started to become more favorable. Not only have fans been celebrating its various changes and fixes on social media, butFallout 76’srecent Steam release saw it net “mostly positive” reviews with players, which is undeniably a big shift in consensus following the cold reception it received when it dropped on Bethesda.net.
It seems fans who have recently found themselves drawn to the much meatier version ofFallout 76could have more fun surprises in the near future too, with the game’s devs sharing interesting plans for the game going forward. Taking toReddita few days ago to host an AMA, Jeff Gardiner and Ferret Baudoin both answered some pressing questions regarding the future ofFallout 76,including content players could expect down the line.
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One of these questions surrounded an extension of the newly added companion system, with user AzarianCouncil asking “Are pets coming soon?” Interestingly, Jeff Gardiner responded, “Now that we have our companions system in the game, we are looking to add pets as well.” This sparked a lot of interest, with fans asking the game’s devs a number of questions surroundings what pets will be available in this supposed futureFallout 76update and when they’ll be likely to see it.
It’s hard to gauge from Gardiner’s comments exactly when pets will be available, however, it’s great to see that plans are already in place to expand and innovate on the companion systems introduced inWastelanders. Hopefully, players will be able to journey the wasteland with a partner akin to the series' iconic sidekick Dogmeat, or perhaps76could add robotic pets that offer more firepower in the heat of battle. However, it seems most fans are already eager for one specificFalloutenemy to become their adorable apocalyptic ally, with tamable Deathclaws seeming to be the most sought after sidekick.
Outside of the addition of pets,Fallout 76seems to be finally picking up a little more steam since the release ofWastelanders. Not only has the game managed to find something of a second wind from the update in terms of player interest, but it also seems more and more players are jumping aboard the game now that several of its biggest issues are being ironed out. Here’s to hoping that the title can live up to the lofty expectations attached to theFalloutbrand as it pushes forward into the future.
Fallout 76is out now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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