Fallout 76's Best New Feature Will Be 7 Years Too Late

The recent Xbox Games Showcase revealed one exciting feature coming soon to , but despite the hype, one crucial problem is impossible to overlook. While perhaps not at the same level as, has improved tremendously since its launch through quality of life and content updates. The fan base maligned the game upon release in 2018, but many have found joy in playing with friends in more recent years.

It's been a big year for fans, who have been waiting for years to receive a faithful, definitive adaptation, and Prime Video delivered exactly that. Since the premiere of on Prime Video, the gaming franchise has been revitalized, with reaching new heights for its concurrent players and finally receiving a next-gen update. However, while an upcoming addition to has many players excited, it's overshadowed by the fact that it took this long to get into the game.

The wait is nearly over for those who have been anxiously anticipating an adventure into Appalachia as a Ghoul. The option to play as a Ghoul in is officially coming in 2025, but this exciting announcement is weighed down by a few irrefutable facts. Yes, playing as a Ghoul is something to look forward to, but why did it take this long for it to be added to the game? Furthermore, why is the announcement for such a minute addition coming so far in advance?

For this to be pushed at an official gaming showcase with such vigor is certainly an interesting move, considering passionate fans took it upon themselves to add the option to play as a Ghoul via one of the best mods. has already made a name for itself by releasing big expansions, with its first ever map expansion coming June 12. With several big updates already confirmed to be in the works, it's unnecessary to give this small of an announcement the same treatment.

Perhaps an even more important question: why wasn't this feature in the game at launch, or shortly thereafter? While did have more pressing issues to deal with upon release, such as the plethora of bugs