In the latest “Inside the Vault” article, Bethesda announced that the Wastelanders update for Fallout 76 will be delayed. This means the highly anticipated NPCs will not be available in the game until next year.
What did Bethesda announce? In the latest “Inside the Vault” article, Bethesda announced the delay of the Wastelanders update. It was originally scheduled to be released for Fallout 76 this year. That is no longer the case.
What reason do the developers give for the delay? The article states that this is the largest update for Fallout 76 so far and it simply needs more polishing. This means additional optimization work is required.
Bethesda will no longer release buggy updates
What is the background? The last updates for Fallout 76 brought bugs and technical problems. Bethesda received a lot of criticism for that. This should not happen again with Wastelanders. Especially since Bethesda already has the reputation of releasing games in a not especially polished state, as seen with Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. The titles initially struggled with technical issues and bugs.
If Bethesda were to release Wastelanders as soon as possible, it could lead to another series of bugs, and the community would surely become quite upset again. This could further tarnish the company’s image. Thus, a delay to optimize Wastelanders and release it in a good condition is a good decision.
When will the update come? Bethesda did not specify an exact date but explained that it is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2020.
What is special about Wastelanders? The update introduces NPCs into the game. So far, the post-apocalyptic game world has only been populated by players, robots, and monsters. Many have long wished to encounter NPCs that offer quests. With Wastelanders, this wish is set to be fulfilled.
Delay is unfortunate but understandable
How do players react to the delay? While the community is somewhat disappointed because they were looking forward to the NPCs, fans of Fallout 76 understand that this step is necessary. No one wants any more bug-ridden updates like the last ones.
- Darkgod2611 comments on Reddit: “The delayed Wastelanders feels a bit like a punch to the gut. But, if they take the time to improve it and we avoid another bug chaos, then it’s worth the wait.”
- Smitje agrees: “Delaying Wastelanders to the first quarter of 2020 is unfortunate, but probably necessary.”
What do you think about the delay of Wastelanders? Did Bethesda make the right decision?
