Fallout 76 will offer microtransactions. Players can exchange real money for a premium currency, which can then be used to purchase special cosmetic items. Here is what we know so far about the “Atoms.”
As is common in games with online content, Fallout 76 will offer microtransactions (MTX). Through these, special cosmetic items can be purchased directly. Bethesda is following other major titles like Overwatch, Fortnite, or The Division.
You must exchange your money for the premium currency “Atoms”. You can also earn these Atoms in-game through various activities and unlock all cosmetic items this way.
Buying Skins and Outfits – How to Get Atoms
What are Atoms? Atoms are the premium currency of Fallout 76, which can be acquired through real money or earned during gameplay. With this currency, you can buy all sorts of outfits, skins, and other cosmetic items.
Apparently, it will not be a problem to earn Atoms in-game. This was emphasized by Pete Hines, Vice President of Bethesda, in a conversation with “Xbox Live” chief Larry “Major Nelson” Hyrb.
You receive them as a small reward for leaving the Vault, the first time you kill a monster, or when you find fruits or vegetables for the first time.
Interesting: The question here is whether there are also “regular” in-game sources of income for Atoms. Hines seems to only mention “one-time” opportunities.
What will the prices be like? There is no further information on this yet. Pre-order customers will receive 500 Atoms. We will probably find out what they are worth only at the beta launch.
Will it also be possible to buy other items such as equipment or perk cards for real money? No, Bethesda has always emphasized that you can only buy cosmetic items.
Bethesda Plans Regular, Free Updates
These are the plans for further content: There will be no season pass or paid DLCs. All expansions are intended to be free.
According to Bethesda, Fallout 76 is designed to be able to deliver weekly and monthly updates. Fallout 76 is attempting to engage its players like an MMO.
If fan feedback is positive, this support could continue indefinitely. At least that’s what Pete Hines says.
What do you think about it?
