In Fallout 76, you can meet other players in the open world. But how many will be out and about on a map? Bethesda finally gives a clear answer.
As the first multiplayer game in the Fallout universe, Fallout 76 will give players the opportunity to explore the wastelands of West Virginia with other players and build settlements.
Many players wondered how many players will be out and about on a map in Fallout 76. At the announcement at E3, there was talk of about 24-32 players, but a final answer was not yet provided.
How many players are now out and about on a map? Is there enough space for solo players? We summarize the information gathered on reddit .
An average of one player per 1.65 km²
How many players will be out and about on a map? Fallout 76 will support 24 players per map, with whom you will share the considerable open space in the wasteland of West Virginia.
The wastelands of Fallout 76 are supposed to be approximately four times larger than the map of Fallout 4. Six players will thus occupy a map of Fallout 4. If you believe these calculations, the map of Fallout 76 should be 39.6 square kilometers in size. This means that you will encounter a player approximately every 1.65 km².
How much area does 1.65 km² represent? This distance is equivalent to about 231 football fields, which lie on average between you and the next player. Of course, players do not always move at the same distances, so you will sometimes encounter more or fewer players.
Later, the zones will be added, which players can irradiate with their nukes and thus create even higher level areas.
The levels of the enemies do not exactly match the player but only the respective area. In higher areas, a player of level 40 will encounter enemies of level 40-60. Enemies adapt to the player who first enters the area.
Is 24 players enough for you? Would you have preferred more or fewer players? Let us know in the comments.
Lone wolves will still be pleased, as the map likely offers enough space to keep away from others.
How large will the groups be? There will also be groups for up to four players. You will be able to fast travel to these groups at any time. This will simplify large-scale exploration and give you a greater range.
This way, you can easily scatter in all directions and teleport to the respective team member when a discovery occurs.
Can the numbers change in the future? Bethesda did not comment on the maximum number of players, but the group size might be increased on special servers later. For now, they want to wait and see.
The map will be divided into different regions
What is it with the regions? Initially, the game world is divided into six different regions, which are further divided into several level zones. The “Cranberry Bogs” are named, which probably hold the highest level zones and thus initially offer the greatest challenge for players.
Later, the zones will be added, which players can irradiate with their nukes and thus create even higher level areas.
The levels of the enemies do not exactly match the player but only the respective area. In higher areas, a player of level 40 will encounter enemies of level 40-60. Enemies adapt to the player who first enters the area.
Is 24 players enough for you? Would you have preferred more or fewer players? Let us know in the comments.
