Fallout Shelter, a free-to-play management sim by Bethesda, has been downloaded over 230 million times in 10 years, prompting a celebration with in-game events and discounts, as well as a renewed TV series.
Characters from the Amazon Prime live-action TV show adaptation of Fallout have been added to the mobile game Fallout Shelter, revealing their SPECIAL stats. Players can now include characters like Lucy, The Ghoul, Maximus, and Ma June in their digital vaults, each with their own unique stats. While some fans may have opinions on the accuracy of these stats, it's an exciting addition for those who enjoy comparing characters from the show to those in the Fallout game series.
The Fallout TV show's success has led to a significant boost in revenue and downloads for the mobile game Fallout Shelter, with daily revenue skyrocketing from $20,000 to $80,000 and downloads more than doubling. Concurrent players for various Fallout games on Steam have also more than doubled, with Fallout 76 reaching a new peak concurrent players record. The show's tie-in with the game, including official S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats for characters, has likely contributed to the surge in interest.
Following the debut of the Fallout TV series, mobile game Fallout Shelter experienced a significant surge in daily revenue, jumping from just over $20,000 to $80,000 within three days, while daily downloads more than doubled. The show's impact also led to increased concurrent players for Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas on Steam. The success demonstrates the influence of expanding an IP into new mediums like film and TV, particularly in driving engagement with tie-in activities for live service games.
Bethesda's Fallout Shelter game now features characters from the Fallout TV show, revealing their SPECIAL stats. Players can now add characters like Lucy and Maximus to their digital vaults and compare their stats, which include strength, perception, endurance, charisma, intelligence, agility, and luck. While some fans may have differing opinions on the stats, it's an exciting addition for those who enjoy the Fallout universe.
Fans of the Fallout TV show are debating what XP level the character Lucy would end up with based on her actions in the series, with some speculating she would likely be around Level 8. Additionally, Lucy's official S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats from Fallout Shelter have been revealed, providing insight into her character traits. The show has sparked discussions about how it aligns with the Fallout video game series, and IGN has compiled details from the games that have influenced the show's storyline.
The new Amazon adaptation of Fallout has reignited interest in the mobile strategy game Fallout Shelter, offering a simpler way to experience the postapocalyptic world. The game, which tasks players with managing a vault and its residents, has received a small update tying it to the show, allowing players to recruit characters from the series. While the game has some free-to-play elements and may eventually become repetitive, it currently provides an enjoyable way to engage with the Fallout universe in short, regular bursts.
Bethesda quietly released The Elder Scrolls: Castles, a mobile game similar to Fallout Shelter, on Android in September without any announcement. Now, the company has officially announced the game and soft-launched it in the Philippines, with plans for a worldwide release. The game allows players to build their own dynasty and manage it in real time. This release comes as Bethesda confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 is in early development and not expected until 2028.
Bethesda has released a surprise new mobile game called The Elder Scrolls: Castles, which bears a striking resemblance to Fallout Shelter. In Castles, players oversee their own castle and dynasty, training subjects, naming heirs, and completing quests. Each day in real life corresponds to a year in the game. The launch of Castles follows Bethesda's success with Fallout Shelter and their previous hints at expanding their mobile game offerings. It may be a while before we see another mainline Elder Scrolls game, as The Elder Scrolls 6 is not expected until at least 2026.