Fallout 76’s Wastelanders update almost makes it feel like a proper Fallout game

Fallout 76 was always missing something. Sure, it had lots of other problems — frustrating bugs and glitches, and vastly overpriced microtransactions — but what always stood out the most to me was how empty the world felt. The game’s post-apocalyptic rendition of West Virginia was overrun with supermutants, giant mole rats, and other players. But aside from the odd robot, there were no real characters to chat with. Those conversations and connections are a big reason why I play