Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout Series Sparks Surge in Game Downloads
Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout show seems to be causing a nuclear explosion of interest in the video game franchise. As the TV series gains popularity, a well-known modding website has had to address issues with performance due to the surge in downloads.
According to Eurogamer, Nexus Mods has reported a drastic increase in downloads since the debut of the Fallout series earlier this month. Community team lead Demorphic stated that Fallout 4 and Fallout: New Vegas have experienced significant spikes in downloads, resulting in a peak of 24 million file downloads per day compared to the usual 10 million.
Record-Breaking Numbers and Continued Growth
On a single day, Sunday, April 21, these two games alone accounted for over 12 million downloads on Nexus Mods. The site anticipates another busy weekend and is working to ensure smooth functionality to accommodate the influx of users. For players interested in enhancing their gameplay, GameSpot has compiled a list of 50 top Fallout 4 mods to explore.
Not limited to just the older titles, Fallout 76 has also seen a surge in popularity on Steam, drawing in a record peak of over 73,000 concurrent players on Sunday. The entire Fallout franchise has experienced a massive increase in player engagement throughout the month of April.
Looking Ahead: Fallout Season 2 Announcement
As fans eagerly await more content from the Fallout universe, Amazon has officially announced the arrival of Fallout Season 2. While details about the release date remain undisclosed, the success of the first season indicates a promising future for the series.