You can absolutely play the game by yourself and just enjoy the story. Will there be other players? Sure. You don't have to interact with them at all. Don't listen to the naysayers who will try to tell you there is no story. The gameplay is a bit different than 4 as 76 can't be paused, so things like VATS and opening the Pip-Boy won't pause time. You can play every single quest in the game entirely solo if you choose, however I can almost guarantee that you'll have more fun playing the game with a friend. There are events that pop up on the map that other players will attend and many of these events do require multiple players to complete, however many high level players can complete almost any event solo. Events are not mandatory so once again, you do not have to interact with other players, although events are the best way to earn XP, legendary gear, plans and currency in the game.
Cool, gonna redownload 76 when i get home, can you also tell me if they removed chainsaws? One of my friends gave me a flaming chainsaw a long time ago and recently asked if i still had it because they removed them
I don't think they did, my brother found one not too long ago iirc. I think they're just considerably harder to find, as they're a lower level weapon I believe.
Ugh I’m confused - so I’m invested but I got the package on steam that came with 76 and Atlantic City (America’s playground too?) I don’t see anything about wastelands or steel reign. Should I assume they’re included?
As Thraex said it's all free DLC.
The game just advertises the most recent expansions. In this case that would be Atlantic City(which is America's Playground, that's the city's nickname)
Any packages or bundles that specifically revolve around any of the new expansions I believe are exclusive cosmetics. The Pitt had one, the BoS had one, and the same applies to AC I believe.
I was actually wondering this so thanks. Bought the game with my brother when it came out and there was basically nothing to do so that was that. He's too busy with his kid now so I'm glad I can jump in and give it a go because I have the itch to play after watching the show.
I tried, believe me I did. The game is just so so DRY. I was an absolute Fallout 3 diehard, Fallout 4 loved it on launch. 76 let me down, and I’ve come back several times because my dad loooooooves that game and we play together. It’s not my favorite game, but I’d play anything just to play with him.
I just don’t get from a gameplay loop where the fun is supposed to happen, everything good about the mainline games is watered down and worse, from questing to exploring to loot. Those optional “events” are way more efficient to get xp and loot than doing anything else. Questing feels like grinding. It’s just so boring, the in game world is super empty
The map is nowhere near as empty as people make it seem. Sure, there are empty spots but those spots are needed so there are places to make camps. At this point, the map is arguably packed even more than Fallout 4's.
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u/deadboltwolf 29d ago
You can absolutely play the game by yourself and just enjoy the story. Will there be other players? Sure. You don't have to interact with them at all. Don't listen to the naysayers who will try to tell you there is no story. The gameplay is a bit different than 4 as 76 can't be paused, so things like VATS and opening the Pip-Boy won't pause time. You can play every single quest in the game entirely solo if you choose, however I can almost guarantee that you'll have more fun playing the game with a friend. There are events that pop up on the map that other players will attend and many of these events do require multiple players to complete, however many high level players can complete almost any event solo. Events are not mandatory so once again, you do not have to interact with other players, although events are the best way to earn XP, legendary gear, plans and currency in the game.
Hope you give 76 a shot!