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Players can still look forward to claiming threeFalloutgames for free on Epic Games Store later in 2024, despite the giveaway announcement having been removed from the platform. Recently, the Epic Games Store quietly withdrew the giveaway of three classicFallouttitles. However, this does not mean the games won’t become available for free on the platform, but rather that they have been postponed from their original schedule.
TheFalloutvideo game franchiseis a series of post-apocalyptic role-playing games. Developed by Interplay Entertainment and later by Bethesda Game Studios,Falloutis set in alternate futures where nuclear war has devastated Earth, leading to a retro-futuristic world characterized by radiation, mutants, and societal collapse. Players navigate vast wastelands, encountering factions, mutated creatures, and moral dilemmas while shaping the fate of their surroundings through their choices. With its blend of dark humor, moral ambiguity, and deep lore, theFalloutseries has captivated gamers since its inception, spawning multiple critically acclaimed titles, spin-offs, and a devoted fanbase.
When Will the Three Classic Fallout Titles Be Free on the Epic Games Store?
As reported by IGN, an Epic Games Store spokesperson confirmed that players will be able to claimFallout,Fallout 2, andFallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steelfor free on the platform during 2024. However, the games won’t be part of theEpic Store Giveaway between February 22and 29 as originally planned. The company hasn’t offered any specific reasons behind this postponement.
The Epic Games Store offers a variety of games for purchase, similar to other digital platforms. However, one of its notable features is its regular offering of free games. Every week, Epic Games offers one or more games for free to users of the platform. These free games are typically available for a limited time, usually one week, during which users can claim them and add them to their library permanently. The selection of free games varies widely and includes both indie titles and major releases.
On February 19,Bethesda revealed a newFalloutanthologycollection calledFallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L Anthology. The collection encompasses the original Interplay trilogy:Fallout,Fallout 2, andFallout Tactics,as well asFallout 3: Game of the Year Edition,Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, andFallout 76. Additionally, it will featureFallout: New Vegas, along with all DLC forFallout 3,4, andNew Vegas, included in their respective versions. The anthology is set to be released on PC on April 11.
Despite lacking official confirmation, the announcement of theFallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthologyraises questions about its potential impact on thereplacement and postponement of theFallouttitles giveaway. As the Epic Games Store prepares to offer the classicFallouttitles later in 2024, and Bethesda introduces theFallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L Anthology, fans of the series have much to look forward to.
