Fallout 76 players flooded for the game's 7th anniversary

Some Fallout 76 players expressed disappointment over the game's seventh anniversary. While Bethesda commemorated the occasion with an event, fans criticized the ongoing Fallout 76 promotion for several reasons, including the absence of a clear celebratory theme.

On November 14, he celebrated his seventh anniversary Fallout 76's rocky release. Despite some growing pains, Bethesda has managed to improve and expand virtually every aspect of the game with live services in West Virginia, building a loyal audience in the process. The developer recently reiterated its commitment to supporting open-world RPGs for years to come.

Some Fallout 76 players expected more from the game's 7th anniversary

While Fallout 76 is in a healthy place right now, Bethesda hasn't committed significant resources to celebrate its 2025 anniversary. Some fans have expressed disappointment on social media, saying they expected more from the developer. One post currently on the front page of the game's biggest subreddit describes this year's anniversary as “by far FO76's saddest birthday ever.” In another thread on November 14th, players lamented the absence of a birthday cake, which Bethesda provided for the game's fifth anniversary.

What Fallout 76's 7th Birthday Event actually entails

The only promotion running for the game's seventh birthday is a select show Fallout 76 seasonal events that rotated daily throughout the anniversary week. Some fans criticized the event on social media for lacking a clear anniversary theme, while others expressed frustration that it relied on recycled content rather than introducing even minor new additions.

Not all reactions to Fallout 76's 7th Anniversary event have been negative

While the most vocal segment of longtime players seems to be disappointed with how Bethesda celebrated its seventh anniversary, not all reactions to the seasonal showcase were negative. Some Fallout 76 fans welcomed the chance to get seasonal exclusivity that had previously eluded them, while others praised the variety of content on offer. For context, a typical week in Fallout 76 features one main event at the top of each hour, which makes for a good grind cadence, but is much more repetitive in nature than this year's annual showcase.

More Fallout 76 content is on the horizon

The seventh anniversary didn't offer any meaningful additions, but players looking for new content won't have long to wait. Fallout 76 Season 23, titled Blood x Rust, is set to launch on December 2nd alongside the Burning Springs update. The update will mark the second ever expansion of the Appalachia map and will introduce a new location in rural Ohio that shares its name. The Ghoul character from Fallout There will also be a TV show, with Walton Goggins reprising his role as the voice actor. The pack will also include new quests and factions, as well as additional items, among other news.