Fallout 76 Will Likely Never Have Offline Gameplay, Says Bethesda
It looks like Fallout 76 is shaping up real nice. Since the reveal earlier this year, Bethesda quickly revealed several features and gameplay fun it had to offer. From punishing griefers in the smartest way possible, to private server capabilities for folks looking to mod it up or experiment with some ideas for multiplayer interactions. In other words, there’s a lot to look forward to, but there is a catch for those not looking to enjoy Fallout 76 with fellow gamers.
According to Bethesda’s Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, Pete Hines, offline play will likely never happen due to server requirements. At least, “not completely.” In response to player inquiry, here’s what Hines had to say:
it’s a server based game. I don’t see us completely re-engineering it to somehow be an offline game that is entirely client based.
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) August 25, 2018
Before you get too worried, keep in mind that Bethesda has assured fans that Fallout 76 does not determine the future of their games. The developer and publisher is renown for their fantastic solo campaign games and they’re not about to stray away from their core. With the addition of this game, the folks behind the game wanted to get a little creative and thought – why not? It could be fun and it would be “pretty awesome.”
What do you think of Fallout 76 as a primarily online game? Do you think it would be a smarter development or marketing decision to do so down the line? Let us know what you think in the comments section below or start a conversation on DFTG Facebook page. To stay up to date on gaming news as it happens, follow us on Twitter! Here’s some of our latest:
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Fallout 76 arrives November 14th, 2018 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. A beta is anticipated before its launch, but a solid date has not yet been set. Stay tuned!
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