Fallout Games Will Still Be Free on Epic Games Store in 2024

20.02.2024 - 16:02 / gamerant.com / Jos / Will

Players can still look forward to claiming threeFallout games 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 classic Fallout titles. 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.

The Fallout video game franchise is a series of post-apocalyptic role-playing games. Developed by Interplay Entertainment and later by Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout is 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, the Fallout series has captivated gamers since its inception, spawning multiple critically acclaimed titles, spin-offs, and a devoted fanbase.

As reported by IGN, an Epic Games Store spokesperson confirmed that players will be able to claim Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel for free on the platform during 2024. However, the games won’t be part of the Epic Store Giveaway between February 22 and 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 new Fallout anthology collection calledFallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L Anthology. The collection encompasses the original Interplay trilogy: Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics, as well as Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, and Fallout 76. Additionally, it will feature Fallout: New Vegas, along with all DLC forFallout 3, 4, and New 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 the Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology raises questions about its potential impact on the replacement and postponement of the Fallout titles giveaway. As the Epic Games Store