Fallout 4 anniversary Edition Sparks Fan Backlash Over Content & Pricing
BethesdaS recently released Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is facing significant criticism from fans who allege the collection’s value doesn’t justify its €59.99 price tag. The release, intended to capitalize on renewed interest in the Fallout franchise driven by the popular Amazon series, has instead generated anger and negative reviews.
Released November 10th via Steam, the Anniversary Edition bundles the base Fallout 4 game, its six official expansions, and a collection of 150 Creation Club items. While Steam lists the individual price of these components at €124.91 – representing a claimed discount of over 50 percent – players are disputing the worth of the included Creation Club content. This controversy arrives as Fallout 4 approaches its ten-year anniversary, remaining a popular title in the long-running series that began in 1997. The franchise has seen a resurgence thanks to the 2024 Amazon adaptation, which has also boosted player numbers in the online spin-off, Fallout 76.
The core of the discontent centers on the Creation Club package, which retails individually for €19.99 and became available only wiht the Anniversary edition. As of today, it has amassed 251 reviews on Steam, overwhelmingly negative. This backlash has also impacted the overall recent review score of the base fallout 4 game.
Players claim the 150 pieces of content are largely cosmetic skins and minor alterations, with some alleging previously free items are now included in the paid bundle. Many criticize Bethesda for charging a premium price without introducing substantial new gameplay content.
