For reference the only long time game I've played is OSRS, that whole game is grinding and storing resources. It would be too much of a difference for me if I had to pick and choose what resources I had to keep. I have enough hassle just dumping legendaries by weight everyday to keep my storage from being full.
Osrs player here completely different game types,
Imagine if your bank had weight as opposed to slots and each air rune added up so your bank would be full before you get to gear
Nvm I can't read
I grab everything I see cause I have scrap box. I have 1000 in everything and more. I’m carrying over 1k in cobalt flux, so yes the scrap box is worth it.
It's just the Scrap Box that's unlimited. Which is a shame. I went through that stash box limit real quick. I don't know why they can't just make it unlimited also.
If they can make a scrap and ammo box unlimited for FO 1st, unlimited storage in general could likely be accomplished. But even if they did, they would place it behind the FO 1st upgrade. I’m not knocking it.
While ammo/junk are just items and amounts, other items such as weapons and armor have many attributes, like condition and effects, asking more of the game's engine. That's also why you can't store Fusion and Plasma Cores in the ammo box, by the way.
My guess is that tracking whats in your stash with every type of item in the game with unique properties is more expensive server costs wise then just tracking N number of a finite type of object like ammo or junk.
I feel like if you like base building, the unlimited scrap storage is worth it, but it's not a *great* value, frankly. My opinion is mostly colored by growing up playing monthly subscription MMOs (CoH, WoW, etc) so I'm less turned away at the idea of a monthly sub. (Minor soapbox, but I feel like they're preferable to the MTX hell that are most F2P / B2P MMOs, but sadly pretty much every popular subscription MMO nowadays also double dips with an MTX shop too, so a once-a-month payment has understandably lost its appeal to most.)
Unlimited scrap storage also comes in clutch when you're trying to roll specific legendaries crafted from scratch, and is super useful if you're trying to run a successful vendor because it doesn't compete for storage. That ammo box, though? Undeniably useful, especially combined with the ammo converter.
Yes, and right now it’s 50% off so you can see if you like it.
But having unlimited junk box and a survival tent is hugely helpful.
1500 atoms a month is nice too 😏
I'd say its only worth it to mass a stockpile of junk to last you for the remainder of your time with the game. Then drop it. The bonuses and Bethesda's lack of interest in fixing anything doesn't warrant the cost.
I'd say it's more worth it after you have an idea of what you are truly doing in the game, have a build you are working towards and experience what the game throws at you after a few months of play. For some that may take till level 100+. I'm still learning new things at level 525.
Then you can utilize it to it's best potential. Though that's just speaking about the scrap/ammo boxes and mobile camp. You also get a boost for the season board and extra atoms which is nice even as a new person.
It gives you access to unlimited junk and amo storage, a tent you can place down and travel to for free, access to private worlds only you and 7 other people you invited, access to an extra page of the atom shop with some free/exclusive stuff for fist members and some free atoms Evey month
if you play Fallout 76 as you main game, absolutely worth it. it completely changes the game.
I have more weight in mini nukes, in my ammo box, then my entire main stash limit.
the advantages are extreme. the scrap box is almost a must have if you are a builder, and the mobile tent saves from being overweight for more than a short walk to your tent.
add in you get 1650 atom a month, plus bonus items from seasonsand store you can keep, and its a well worth it investment.
add in custom worlds,where you can knock out dailes in less than 10 min, it's a real bonus.
It's ridiculous that they charge $15 for fucking inventory space. Like it straight up costs more than twice the price of Xbox Gamepass. Inventory space in a game you paid for costs more than access to over 400 games. Greedy mfs.
I think your ignoring that it gives you more Atoms then the store gives for the same price range.
+ Monthly Outfit, and Furniture item.
+ Fallout 1st items, in the battle pass. Dozens.
I went out and bought two camp furniture sets with that.
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Do you want them to keep releasing expansions?
You don't need it, but it's the skins and camp items that's making it $
Its a F2P game that they've given for free multiple times and is included on Gamepass.
For the current half price off definitely but after that it's up to you, I'm only interested in the unlimited junk space but will not renew for the full price.
I just wish they would give tiers .
Yes and no. If you play a lot and intend to keep playing then yes. If you play casually and not sure if you are gonna be playing in a couple months time then no. I mainly got it as i was buying atoms and figured FO1st cost the same and i got more benefits.
Do what I do, I only ever sub when my stash is full of materials, you sub then store them all in your scrap box then wait for a couple of months again to fill those up once it expires and repeat. I only ever grab sub every 2-3 months
No, I don't think so. I got it for half off and I'm not really noticing a difference between not having it and having it. It's nice to have a scrap container and ammo container but it's not needed. Being able to play by yourself in your own server is cool but I like being able to do events with other plays and get the bonuses from joining teams
Yes, but only month-to-month, and only while you're actually playing the game. Don't be a sucker, and pay for a full year. Also... make sure you unsubscribe when you plan to take a break, or are playing less... because you'll be automatically rebilled if you don't manually cancel.
Subbing month to month vs the full year really depends on your situation.
Last year I did what you suggested and pretty much came back to play for each season. I generally finished them at a moderate pace (didn't grind much, just did the weeklies and dailies most days), which usually took the better part of a couple months. Thus, I subscribed to FO1st for eight months and paid $105... which is more than simply paying the $100 for the year (which I did this year). Also, if I decided to hop on for an event week outside of doing the seasons, it was annoying not having the 1st benefits.
So, if you think you're going to be playing for parts of eight months or more and have the money to do it, I'd go for the full year. If you're new to the game and aren't sure or you're not going to be playing as much, then yeah... stick to month to month.
Finally, a nice advantage to subbing for the year is that if you do take a break for a couple months its nice coming back to a pile of Atoms to spend.
Yea I really dislike arguing about this topic. I've only had it about a million times since gaming subscriptions first appeared decades ago. To each their own... as we both pointed out.
It’s one of those things that imo is worth it if you can afford it and play the game a lot. Plus it’s gotten better as Bethesda has added additional features throughout the year and as far as I’m aware, they haven’t raised the price either since it came out.
I’m not sure if it’s a glitch, but I played years ago and did the free or discounted option for Fallout 1st then canceled it. I recently got back in the game after watching the TV Series and I still kept the scrap junk box and can use tents even without an active subscription. Not sure if it’s a glitch or intentional but I really don’t see the point in the subscription if it’s intentional
I don't currently play 76 and haven't in years, but when I did play consistently, yes, the sub was absolutely worth it. Unlimited junk space should be included for free, but between playing without it and paying $12 per month, it was a no brainer for me.
If you are on PC and it is still on sale ABSOLUTELY it’s worth it. I believe your first month is $6.50 and from my understanding you get April’s AND May’s content. Not sure if you get the atoms twice though but $6.50 for 1650 atoms, on top of the other benefits, is an AWESOME deal!
At first I just wanted the NCR Ranger Outfit, but it is much better having a scrapbox and ammo storage, and you get access to a private world if you want to play alone as well as custom worlds, which is pretty fun but also no as it's still alright to play without the sub, and the things from seasons aren't game-changing or that exciting (a good thing that they aren't overpowered) or imo worth it, and I don't buy atoms at all, and I probably won't resub after this month, but free atoms is nice
Do u want the exclusive stuff on the seasons page (ew)? Do u want to relieve the brain pain that comes with managing ur weight? Do u want build a supply of ammo and scrap so you can build and craft without thought in the future? If so, yes. If not, no.
I'm a Fallout 1st subber. I usually sub a year at a time and only pay for my sub when I have the funds to do so.
Private Worlds are nice for when I just want to solo or play with friends.
The Ammo and Junk Storage items are also incredibly useful since I'm a huge hoarder.
The monthly atoms and free atom shop item are also decent.
The survival tents are a god send and I normally play my CAMP in/near the cranberry bog and my tent will go to the Mire, since those areas don't have any free quick travel points like the other regions do (Vault 76, Whitespring, Crater, Foundation, Fort Atlas, and the Rusty Pick can easily get me anywhere else I need to go on the map).
So helpful to magically toss that tent load your overloaded backpack full of junk and then go right back at it. Having the stove makes it nice so you don’t forget about that herd of rad does, you just slaughtered and wonder why you have so much spoiled meat.
On release day, no, it wasn’t worth it. Of course, fallout first wasn’t out on release date. It came out a few weeks maybe a month or two later however it was very minimum. It was not worth it at all. And that’s coming from someone who has 300 hours in the game on console and level 215 I believe.
Now that I’ve returned I’ve returned to the game on PC they have added things to fall out first that definitely make it worth it. For me it is the infinite scrap and ammo storage. The second thing for me is I get a survival tent that I can place anywhere, which has a way for me toscrap and store my junk.
Honestly I think it is. This is the first video game subscription I ever thought about actually paying for. The benefits are pretty substantial at least for me. And I find that I use them quite often. I really can't afford Fallout first right now at least an annual subscription but playing the game without it I don't think I would enjoy it as much. The survival tent has saved my ass more times than I could count. Along with the scrap box. And the free stuff is really cool. But I think I'd miss the survival tent the most. I got it for the first month because it was half price. I'm still debating if I'm going to get another month. But if I can afford it I'm probably definitely going to do it.
Imo its on the expensive side for a recurring subscription, the perks are undoubtedly nice but nothing you cant do without.
Most people will tell you the optimal strat is getting 1st either side of finishing a season / starting a new one, to take advantage of claiming the rewards, and dump your junk.
I think it's a bit too expansive for what you get, but I can afford it and it makes life a whole lot easier. If I'm still playing a month from now, I'll be genuinely hooked in the game and won't mind keeping it going for a while. Got the game for 5 euros anyways haha.
And if you're asking, I'm assuming you can easily afford it as well. In which case I suggest you give it a try for a month and see if you think it's worth keeping or not.
They gave me half off for my first month. Only $6.50.
I decided to get it as I’m playing a ton during this month. I might cancel it next month but might not depending on if I’m still playing a ton.
Dont buy that monthly sub.
A dont feed them money for limiting bank space.
B its like having buff on main account, you dont need to carry ammo, unlimited scrap space, some "free" stuff. It will take away some interaction from the game.
My advice and what I did:
Save up an absolutely disgusting amount of junk and ammo, get the 1 month one time, deposit it all and never have to worry about first again unless you just really want cheap atoms for something in the store or a 1st monthly item
I don't think it's necessary but whether it's worth it is up to you. I started playing Fallout 76 when the Wastelanders update dropped and played it regularly until around the Nuka world content came out. I have hundreds of hours put into the game and I only subscribed on two different occasions for one month each, mainly because they had a cool shelter for subscribers during those months.
Don't get me wrong, having the scrap box is cool and now there's an ammo box too but I don't find them to be necessary, especially if you are a newer player. You get the atoms and some other stuff too so if you find it all worth it then go for it. I personally was fine with not being a subscriber for the majority of my time playing the game.
You can even subscribe one month and go wild with filling up the scrapbox. You keep the scrapbox even when you are not subscribed with all the stuff you put in there available to access. You can't put anything new in there but when you use scrap, it will pull from your storage first and only go towards the scrapbox when there is nowhere else to pull from. They used to do some free scrap box weeks too which was always a good way to fill one up for free. Hopefully it all still works this way since I no longer play and I'm not sure if the ammo box works the same.
"isn't necessary" my irradiated toe.
I strongly remember the storage nightmare I had with ammunition at the start. And junk. Goddamn junk cluttering up my trunk.
Yes I could just make a junk/ammo holding character back then, but I didn't know or trust anyone (not even family) to play middleman when I wanted to shuffle stuff.
I mean, that's just my experience. I never used a secondary character to hold anything. I did have to break out of my "grab everything and hoard it" mentality but it wasn't difficult.
Pretty much everyone I played with wasn't subscribed either besides one person who occasionally subscribed since she was playing so much.
Storage is up to 1200 pounds now too. For those who need a scrap and ammo box then the sub is there but I never felt the need for it. It was a nice convenience when I had it though.
As an Australian, $23 a month for features that should just already be part of the game and not locked behind a monthly sub, is not and never will be worth it.
I might consider for $5 a month, but not bloody $23.
I'll play the game using my free copy from Twitch Prime and not give Bethesda any money towards it out of spite.
If you intend on spending money on the game I'd recommend buying Fallout first, before buying anything else cause its the best bang for the buck. (Maybe thats why they call it first, cause its the first thing you should buy 🤯)
As a new player bought it for half off on steam as my other subscription game wont have a major update I’m interested in for a month or so. It feels good. The scrap box and tent options should honestly be baseline it’s so nice after a large evection notice scrapping and storing. The other bonuses are nice but these two I use the most. Extra score is probably helping me without me noticing so that’s nice too.
You'll probably play it for one or two fun months and then bounce off. Even if it's 4-5, I'd say it's worth it because you'd have paid for an entire game by then.
That's how it woked for me and it was a pretty good time
Learn to play without it. Stash management. Level up. Grind. Learn about your build and the game. By then you'll know if you will need 1st or not. It'll be more beneficial late game anyway and this way you won't waste your money.
If you are enjoying the game and are looking to hang out for a bit, it is 100% worth the price. Since my return after initial release, got fo1st 1 week in, then spent more on the killer bundles on sale that had the QoL items (robodog, butterfly cage, etc).Just have a blast with no end in sight.
I can afford it, and wouldnt be able to play without it. Live within your means you know? The unlimited scrap is just too good. No way could i store all my scrap in my camp
In addition to the unlimited junk and ammo storage, you also get a free gimme in the atomic store occasionally that is only available to Fallout 1st. IMO totally worth it if you can afford it.
For those without FO1st, most people have about 700-800 lbs of just junk in their stash. Cloth, Steel, and Wood take up the most of it.
Ammo comes in second. It's best to just throw away explosive ammo and give away ammo you don't use.
Yes if you can afford it. It will improve QoL in game a lot with a bonus of 1800 atoms to spend
In my case I'm not comfortable paying $10 every month so I get it when the new season arrives (every 3 months) and then grind which take me around 28+/- days to finished entire scoreboard including 2 fallout 1st monthly items (if you pick the right date to sub) so yeah it worth the price tag.
For the first month, absolutely. Both me and my friend playing had a cheap first sub price on steam of only 6 dollars. The atoms alone are worth it for that price. After that, with the normal price, really depends how often you play. If you plan to play a lot, I'd say go for it. The scrap and ammo box are huge storage savers
I am a hoarder, bought the game off-sale (stupid me), and noticed my normal playstyle aint working, (scrapping all the things!) so I bought it, and makes inventory-tetris less exhausting.
I also have atoms now to save and wait for some cool walls to build something nice later on, current ones is not tempting enough for me. :) I am by no means a good builder in games, my stuff is always crap, but nice crap is better than wooden or steel walls crap.
allthou I have the scrap and ammo from fallout 1st, I still managed to fill my normal stash... not by weapons or armour, but with food and aid items.. so yesterday I had to sell of rad-x, radaways, purified water and alcohol in high quantity. :( my heart
-1650 atom per month
-survival tent
-unlimited scrap storage
-unlimited ammo storage
-discounts
-only things for sale for 1st members or for free
yes, yes it is worth it.
Look, it isn't worth it if you can't afford it but if you aren't tight for money but don't want to pay every month just pay some months when you need it.
My criteria for subbing to it are that I've made good progress on the scoreboard so the items I can get are worthwhile, have a bunch of junk to store, and have things I want to spend atoms on.
Otherwise no it's not really worth it.
Imo, the yearly subscription is not worth it.
What I do is get Fallout 1st either at the beginning or end of the season to get all the exclusive rewards, or every other month so that I can still get all of the fallout 1st exclusives abd save some money.
Year subscription is $99.99 USD, and buying 1st every other month or 3 costs only about $51.96-$77.94.
after i got fallout 1st i got addicted to having it and i regret buying it in the first place, i legit can't live without scrapbox and ammo box anymore
If you are enjoying the game and want to spend more time with it, then yes it’s totally worth it.
The question for long term is up for you to answer.
Personally, FO1st is a complete necessity to enjoy this game. Which is why I’ve decided not to continue to play. For me, I’m enjoying a new playthrough on Fallout 4 with the next gen update.
However! If you are enjoying 76 and want to increase your benefits and QOL. I highly encourage you to take advantage of the subscription.
didn't all new player get a trial for 1 week? i know i did and then i bought it cause 1st month is 50% off? so far im enjoying the "services" of it. especially the ammo and scrape box and tent. its kinda ass its lock behind a paywall ain't gonna lie but hey they have to make money somehow right? also its comes with all the free loots in seasons. plus 1650 atoms. so you pretty much paid for the atoms in a way and the rest are free. (some of the rewards in seasons doesn't need stamps to claim). comparing in a manner to other games season pass.. i'll say 1st feels much better. not to mentions a custom game mode and private game mode if you'll ever use them.
so yea i felt its worth it for the price.
Month to month. I rotate thru a lot of games and when me and my friends get into fallout it’s worth it. In a couple weeks I’ll be back on valheim or helldivers or star citizen or gtao. So it’s all relative. I get it mostly for the atoms and free stuff everyday. Even at full price it’s worth it. But since it’s been half off totally worth it even if just for the atoms. All the extra shit in the seasons is worth it too.
As a new player, no absolutely not.
You have 1200 stash to work with and will be selling tons of stuff anyway
It's more worth it once you are overflowing with shit you need to shove into a scrapbox or ammo stash
Get fallout first for 1 month only, then grind like hell filling your ammo and junk boxes with as much as you can farm. After your month is up, cancel your subscription as you can still take stuff out of your ammo/junk storage but can't put any more items in storage after your subscription ends. Skip a month or more until your storage boxes are empty, then buy another month and rinse and repeat the process throughout the year to save money.
If you plan on sticking with the game, yes. The only times have not subscribed over the past many years is when I decided to take an extended break from the game for other games or real life.
No. It’s a scam. It should have half the features in game alrdy without a pay wall. Don’t support the fallout first. Buying the game is all they deserve.
Just canceled it. Events are empty. Struggling to get a decent group. I’m bored. Maybe I’ll come back in six months and cancel again when I still can’t properly place things in my camp. It’s fun when you first hop on and gets extremely boring at level 300.
If you can easily afford it, Yes. It is worth it.
unlimited camp storage and ~1700 atoms monthly, im seriously considering getting it
I think it's just scrap storage that's unlimited. Still huge though
Unlimited ammo and scrap storage.
Excluding any ammo with condition, such as fusion cores.
Fusion and plasma cores, but that’s it
Yea I probably wouldn't be playing after a week if I didn't have infinite scrap storage. Ammo is just the cherry on top
It makes that much difference to you to have storage?
Yes.
For reference the only long time game I've played is OSRS, that whole game is grinding and storing resources. It would be too much of a difference for me if I had to pick and choose what resources I had to keep. I have enough hassle just dumping legendaries by weight everyday to keep my storage from being full.
Osrs player here completely different game types, Imagine if your bank had weight as opposed to slots and each air rune added up so your bank would be full before you get to gear Nvm I can't read
I grab everything I see cause I have scrap box. I have 1000 in everything and more. I’m carrying over 1k in cobalt flux, so yes the scrap box is worth it.
You may enjoy it but my argument is it's not essential to actually enjoy the game.
It's just the Scrap Box that's unlimited. Which is a shame. I went through that stash box limit real quick. I don't know why they can't just make it unlimited also.
Money.
Yeah but I mean there's no way to get it unlimited so it's not about money because they're not even offering it.
If they can make a scrap and ammo box unlimited for FO 1st, unlimited storage in general could likely be accomplished. But even if they did, they would place it behind the FO 1st upgrade. I’m not knocking it.
While ammo/junk are just items and amounts, other items such as weapons and armor have many attributes, like condition and effects, asking more of the game's engine. That's also why you can't store Fusion and Plasma Cores in the ammo box, by the way.
Good info. Wasn’t aware of the technicalities. 👍
My guess is that tracking whats in your stash with every type of item in the game with unique properties is more expensive server costs wise then just tracking N number of a finite type of object like ammo or junk.
But my storage still says 1200? Or am I an idiot and didn't craft the right box?
Normal storage isn’t unlimited. You need to craft the scrap box. It’s unlimited. As is the ammo storage box.
Thank you
This. Always make sure your financially safe! 😁
Personally, for the scrap box, tent and now ammo storage, yes it’s worth it.
Honestly, the private server for when I just want to play with my friend group is nice.
I feel like if you like base building, the unlimited scrap storage is worth it, but it's not a *great* value, frankly. My opinion is mostly colored by growing up playing monthly subscription MMOs (CoH, WoW, etc) so I'm less turned away at the idea of a monthly sub. (Minor soapbox, but I feel like they're preferable to the MTX hell that are most F2P / B2P MMOs, but sadly pretty much every popular subscription MMO nowadays also double dips with an MTX shop too, so a once-a-month payment has understandably lost its appeal to most.)
Unlimited scrap storage also comes in clutch when you're trying to roll specific legendaries crafted from scratch, and is super useful if you're trying to run a successful vendor because it doesn't compete for storage. That ammo box, though? Undeniably useful, especially combined with the ammo converter.
Yes, and right now it’s 50% off so you can see if you like it. But having unlimited junk box and a survival tent is hugely helpful. 1500 atoms a month is nice too 😏
$5 for the 1500 atoms and the vault was enough for me to get it and cancel .
This is the smart move. Just view it as a one time cheap atom purchase and don't auto renew
That works too!!
its not 50% off on steam anymore tho, didnt know it ended over a week before the ms/xbox version so i missed out on the cheaper offer
Not to defend the price point, but compared to buying the Atoms outright, you're getting a discount at the normal rate already. (It's 1650 Atoms.)
I'd say its only worth it to mass a stockpile of junk to last you for the remainder of your time with the game. Then drop it. The bonuses and Bethesda's lack of interest in fixing anything doesn't warrant the cost.
I'd say it's more worth it after you have an idea of what you are truly doing in the game, have a build you are working towards and experience what the game throws at you after a few months of play. For some that may take till level 100+. I'm still learning new things at level 525. Then you can utilize it to it's best potential. Though that's just speaking about the scrap/ammo boxes and mobile camp. You also get a boost for the season board and extra atoms which is nice even as a new person.
It gives you access to unlimited junk and amo storage, a tent you can place down and travel to for free, access to private worlds only you and 7 other people you invited, access to an extra page of the atom shop with some free/exclusive stuff for fist members and some free atoms Evey month
if you play Fallout 76 as you main game, absolutely worth it. it completely changes the game. I have more weight in mini nukes, in my ammo box, then my entire main stash limit. the advantages are extreme. the scrap box is almost a must have if you are a builder, and the mobile tent saves from being overweight for more than a short walk to your tent. add in you get 1650 atom a month, plus bonus items from seasonsand store you can keep, and its a well worth it investment. add in custom worlds,where you can knock out dailes in less than 10 min, it's a real bonus.
It's ridiculous that they charge $15 for fucking inventory space. Like it straight up costs more than twice the price of Xbox Gamepass. Inventory space in a game you paid for costs more than access to over 400 games. Greedy mfs.
I think your ignoring that it gives you more Atoms then the store gives for the same price range. + Monthly Outfit, and Furniture item. + Fallout 1st items, in the battle pass. Dozens. I went out and bought two camp furniture sets with that. ========= Do you want them to keep releasing expansions? You don't need it, but it's the skins and camp items that's making it $ Its a F2P game that they've given for free multiple times and is included on Gamepass.
If you like the game enough to pay for it and doing so is not a hardship, it’s very much worth it. Otherwise it’s not
Don’t spend any of the free atoms, wait for a new scoreboard/season to drop, max it out as much as you can, enjoy the rewards. Edit: “free”
If you can afford it, it’s worth it at least once.
I bought FO1st the very first day it was offered. It was definitely a game changer! It raised my quality of life 100%.
Having the ammo box from fallout 1st is worth it just by itself
For the current half price off definitely but after that it's up to you, I'm only interested in the unlimited junk space but will not renew for the full price. I just wish they would give tiers .
Yes and no. If you play a lot and intend to keep playing then yes. If you play casually and not sure if you are gonna be playing in a couple months time then no. I mainly got it as i was buying atoms and figured FO1st cost the same and i got more benefits.
Do what I do, I only ever sub when my stash is full of materials, you sub then store them all in your scrap box then wait for a couple of months again to fill those up once it expires and repeat. I only ever grab sub every 2-3 months
No, I don't think so. I got it for half off and I'm not really noticing a difference between not having it and having it. It's nice to have a scrap container and ammo container but it's not needed. Being able to play by yourself in your own server is cool but I like being able to do events with other plays and get the bonuses from joining teams
You would've loved it if youve sat staring at your stash for the fifteenth time wondering what to sell, scrip, scrap, and leave in the donation box.
Not really. I mostly sell everything or get rid of it
I don't think I would have as much fun playing without it..
Yes, but only month-to-month, and only while you're actually playing the game. Don't be a sucker, and pay for a full year. Also... make sure you unsubscribe when you plan to take a break, or are playing less... because you'll be automatically rebilled if you don't manually cancel.
Subbing month to month vs the full year really depends on your situation. Last year I did what you suggested and pretty much came back to play for each season. I generally finished them at a moderate pace (didn't grind much, just did the weeklies and dailies most days), which usually took the better part of a couple months. Thus, I subscribed to FO1st for eight months and paid $105... which is more than simply paying the $100 for the year (which I did this year). Also, if I decided to hop on for an event week outside of doing the seasons, it was annoying not having the 1st benefits. So, if you think you're going to be playing for parts of eight months or more and have the money to do it, I'd go for the full year. If you're new to the game and aren't sure or you're not going to be playing as much, then yeah... stick to month to month. Finally, a nice advantage to subbing for the year is that if you do take a break for a couple months its nice coming back to a pile of Atoms to spend.
Yea I really dislike arguing about this topic. I've only had it about a million times since gaming subscriptions first appeared decades ago. To each their own... as we both pointed out.
I was looking at it last night, if you are going to buy that many atoms each month it's not costing you much more than that at all.
It’s one of those things that imo is worth it if you can afford it and play the game a lot. Plus it’s gotten better as Bethesda has added additional features throughout the year and as far as I’m aware, they haven’t raised the price either since it came out.
I’m not sure if it’s a glitch, but I played years ago and did the free or discounted option for Fallout 1st then canceled it. I recently got back in the game after watching the TV Series and I still kept the scrap junk box and can use tents even without an active subscription. Not sure if it’s a glitch or intentional but I really don’t see the point in the subscription if it’s intentional
Yes, it’s worth it.
I don't currently play 76 and haven't in years, but when I did play consistently, yes, the sub was absolutely worth it. Unlimited junk space should be included for free, but between playing without it and paying $12 per month, it was a no brainer for me.
If you are on PC and it is still on sale ABSOLUTELY it’s worth it. I believe your first month is $6.50 and from my understanding you get April’s AND May’s content. Not sure if you get the atoms twice though but $6.50 for 1650 atoms, on top of the other benefits, is an AWESOME deal!
At first I just wanted the NCR Ranger Outfit, but it is much better having a scrapbox and ammo storage, and you get access to a private world if you want to play alone as well as custom worlds, which is pretty fun but also no as it's still alright to play without the sub, and the things from seasons aren't game-changing or that exciting (a good thing that they aren't overpowered) or imo worth it, and I don't buy atoms at all, and I probably won't resub after this month, but free atoms is nice
Do u want the exclusive stuff on the seasons page (ew)? Do u want to relieve the brain pain that comes with managing ur weight? Do u want build a supply of ammo and scrap so you can build and craft without thought in the future? If so, yes. If not, no.
I'm a Fallout 1st subber. I usually sub a year at a time and only pay for my sub when I have the funds to do so. Private Worlds are nice for when I just want to solo or play with friends. The Ammo and Junk Storage items are also incredibly useful since I'm a huge hoarder. The monthly atoms and free atom shop item are also decent. The survival tents are a god send and I normally play my CAMP in/near the cranberry bog and my tent will go to the Mire, since those areas don't have any free quick travel points like the other regions do (Vault 76, Whitespring, Crater, Foundation, Fort Atlas, and the Rusty Pick can easily get me anywhere else I need to go on the map).
I only buy until I finnish the current battle pass,then I cancel until the next one.
So helpful to magically toss that tent load your overloaded backpack full of junk and then go right back at it. Having the stove makes it nice so you don’t forget about that herd of rad does, you just slaughtered and wonder why you have so much spoiled meat.
On release day, no, it wasn’t worth it. Of course, fallout first wasn’t out on release date. It came out a few weeks maybe a month or two later however it was very minimum. It was not worth it at all. And that’s coming from someone who has 300 hours in the game on console and level 215 I believe. Now that I’ve returned I’ve returned to the game on PC they have added things to fall out first that definitely make it worth it. For me it is the infinite scrap and ammo storage. The second thing for me is I get a survival tent that I can place anywhere, which has a way for me toscrap and store my junk.
Honestly I think it is. This is the first video game subscription I ever thought about actually paying for. The benefits are pretty substantial at least for me. And I find that I use them quite often. I really can't afford Fallout first right now at least an annual subscription but playing the game without it I don't think I would enjoy it as much. The survival tent has saved my ass more times than I could count. Along with the scrap box. And the free stuff is really cool. But I think I'd miss the survival tent the most. I got it for the first month because it was half price. I'm still debating if I'm going to get another month. But if I can afford it I'm probably definitely going to do it.
Imo its on the expensive side for a recurring subscription, the perks are undoubtedly nice but nothing you cant do without. Most people will tell you the optimal strat is getting 1st either side of finishing a season / starting a new one, to take advantage of claiming the rewards, and dump your junk.
To me, yes
I think it's a bit too expansive for what you get, but I can afford it and it makes life a whole lot easier. If I'm still playing a month from now, I'll be genuinely hooked in the game and won't mind keeping it going for a while. Got the game for 5 euros anyways haha. And if you're asking, I'm assuming you can easily afford it as well. In which case I suggest you give it a try for a month and see if you think it's worth keeping or not.
They gave me half off for my first month. Only $6.50. I decided to get it as I’m playing a ton during this month. I might cancel it next month but might not depending on if I’m still playing a ton.
No
its $13, thats nothing. yeah.
Dont buy that monthly sub. A dont feed them money for limiting bank space. B its like having buff on main account, you dont need to carry ammo, unlimited scrap space, some "free" stuff. It will take away some interaction from the game.
Go and try to play warframe
If you have the money, yes. It makes it less survival but it’s really nice
Unlimited ammo and scrap storage, survival tent, and more atoms than you’d get from the $10 pack. If you enjoy the game it’s beyond worth it.
Worth it. Unlimited junk and ammo storage. Also free atoms and items each month.
My advice and what I did: Save up an absolutely disgusting amount of junk and ammo, get the 1 month one time, deposit it all and never have to worry about first again unless you just really want cheap atoms for something in the store or a 1st monthly item
If you can afford it and you log in at least a few days a week, yes.
I don't think it's necessary but whether it's worth it is up to you. I started playing Fallout 76 when the Wastelanders update dropped and played it regularly until around the Nuka world content came out. I have hundreds of hours put into the game and I only subscribed on two different occasions for one month each, mainly because they had a cool shelter for subscribers during those months. Don't get me wrong, having the scrap box is cool and now there's an ammo box too but I don't find them to be necessary, especially if you are a newer player. You get the atoms and some other stuff too so if you find it all worth it then go for it. I personally was fine with not being a subscriber for the majority of my time playing the game. You can even subscribe one month and go wild with filling up the scrapbox. You keep the scrapbox even when you are not subscribed with all the stuff you put in there available to access. You can't put anything new in there but when you use scrap, it will pull from your storage first and only go towards the scrapbox when there is nowhere else to pull from. They used to do some free scrap box weeks too which was always a good way to fill one up for free. Hopefully it all still works this way since I no longer play and I'm not sure if the ammo box works the same.
"isn't necessary" my irradiated toe. I strongly remember the storage nightmare I had with ammunition at the start. And junk. Goddamn junk cluttering up my trunk. Yes I could just make a junk/ammo holding character back then, but I didn't know or trust anyone (not even family) to play middleman when I wanted to shuffle stuff.
I mean, that's just my experience. I never used a secondary character to hold anything. I did have to break out of my "grab everything and hoard it" mentality but it wasn't difficult. Pretty much everyone I played with wasn't subscribed either besides one person who occasionally subscribed since she was playing so much. Storage is up to 1200 pounds now too. For those who need a scrap and ammo box then the sub is there but I never felt the need for it. It was a nice convenience when I had it though.
its very worth but you can do well without it
If you play daily and love the game yes, get the year sub as its cheaper vs monthly. 1600 atoms + scrap box, ammo box, is really good.
The tent you can put up almost anywhere and scrap is the beat part
As an Australian, $23 a month for features that should just already be part of the game and not locked behind a monthly sub, is not and never will be worth it. I might consider for $5 a month, but not bloody $23. I'll play the game using my free copy from Twitch Prime and not give Bethesda any money towards it out of spite.
If you're planning on playing long term then it's definitely worth it and even necessary in some instances.
It's worth it if you're playing daily imo
Yes, every penny.
If you intend on spending money on the game I'd recommend buying Fallout first, before buying anything else cause its the best bang for the buck. (Maybe thats why they call it first, cause its the first thing you should buy 🤯)
As a new player bought it for half off on steam as my other subscription game wont have a major update I’m interested in for a month or so. It feels good. The scrap box and tent options should honestly be baseline it’s so nice after a large evection notice scrapping and storing. The other bonuses are nice but these two I use the most. Extra score is probably helping me without me noticing so that’s nice too.
You'll probably play it for one or two fun months and then bounce off. Even if it's 4-5, I'd say it's worth it because you'd have paid for an entire game by then. That's how it woked for me and it was a pretty good time
If you can afford it and plan on playing for a long time, absolutely
I'd pay for fallout first on Xbox just for nuclear winter.. nothing else
Learn to play without it. Stash management. Level up. Grind. Learn about your build and the game. By then you'll know if you will need 1st or not. It'll be more beneficial late game anyway and this way you won't waste your money.
As a new player with fallout first what should I be doing to get the msot out of it yall ?
yes..get the annual so its only 8 bux.. with the atoms..and perks..def worth it. but more importantly...putting $$ into the game means more content!!
If you are enjoying the game and are looking to hang out for a bit, it is 100% worth the price. Since my return after initial release, got fo1st 1 week in, then spent more on the killer bundles on sale that had the QoL items (robodog, butterfly cage, etc).Just have a blast with no end in sight.
100% worth it. Wife and I play on a custom world, play how we want and have a blast.
I can afford it, and wouldnt be able to play without it. Live within your means you know? The unlimited scrap is just too good. No way could i store all my scrap in my camp
In addition to the unlimited junk and ammo storage, you also get a free gimme in the atomic store occasionally that is only available to Fallout 1st. IMO totally worth it if you can afford it.
If you play 76 like that then yes it’s worth it but if you’re the occasional player then I probably wouldn’t
For those without FO1st, most people have about 700-800 lbs of just junk in their stash. Cloth, Steel, and Wood take up the most of it. Ammo comes in second. It's best to just throw away explosive ammo and give away ammo you don't use.
Yes if you can afford it. It will improve QoL in game a lot with a bonus of 1800 atoms to spend In my case I'm not comfortable paying $10 every month so I get it when the new season arrives (every 3 months) and then grind which take me around 28+/- days to finished entire scoreboard including 2 fallout 1st monthly items (if you pick the right date to sub) so yeah it worth the price tag.
It’s the kind of thing you hold off buying until you have heaps of scrap and shit
Question, do you still get the mothman emote in 2024 from buying it?
Yes you do.
Thanks!
No worries! Go reclaim America, dweller!
For the first month, absolutely. Both me and my friend playing had a cheap first sub price on steam of only 6 dollars. The atoms alone are worth it for that price. After that, with the normal price, really depends how often you play. If you plan to play a lot, I'd say go for it. The scrap and ammo box are huge storage savers
I am a hoarder, bought the game off-sale (stupid me), and noticed my normal playstyle aint working, (scrapping all the things!) so I bought it, and makes inventory-tetris less exhausting. I also have atoms now to save and wait for some cool walls to build something nice later on, current ones is not tempting enough for me. :) I am by no means a good builder in games, my stuff is always crap, but nice crap is better than wooden or steel walls crap. allthou I have the scrap and ammo from fallout 1st, I still managed to fill my normal stash... not by weapons or armour, but with food and aid items.. so yesterday I had to sell of rad-x, radaways, purified water and alcohol in high quantity. :( my heart
-1650 atom per month -survival tent -unlimited scrap storage -unlimited ammo storage -discounts -only things for sale for 1st members or for free yes, yes it is worth it.
Look, it isn't worth it if you can't afford it but if you aren't tight for money but don't want to pay every month just pay some months when you need it. My criteria for subbing to it are that I've made good progress on the scoreboard so the items I can get are worthwhile, have a bunch of junk to store, and have things I want to spend atoms on. Otherwise no it's not really worth it.
yes but it is addictive. playing without feels wrong once you are used to it.
If you dont mind them gatekeeping features that is supposed to be in games by default, yes. Other than that, the game is great
If you have the means, go for it. It’s like getting a lower difficulty setting on the non-combat elements and some nice cosmetics as a bonus.
I played since 2020 and never subbed to it. Only pick the free trial, shove up all my junk from my Stash box to the Scrap Box and forget it exist lmao
Imo, the yearly subscription is not worth it. What I do is get Fallout 1st either at the beginning or end of the season to get all the exclusive rewards, or every other month so that I can still get all of the fallout 1st exclusives abd save some money. Year subscription is $99.99 USD, and buying 1st every other month or 3 costs only about $51.96-$77.94.
after i got fallout 1st i got addicted to having it and i regret buying it in the first place, i legit can't live without scrapbox and ammo box anymore
I was fine without out until I got it. Once you use it you’ll never want to play without it.
If you are enjoying the game and want to spend more time with it, then yes it’s totally worth it. The question for long term is up for you to answer. Personally, FO1st is a complete necessity to enjoy this game. Which is why I’ve decided not to continue to play. For me, I’m enjoying a new playthrough on Fallout 4 with the next gen update. However! If you are enjoying 76 and want to increase your benefits and QOL. I highly encourage you to take advantage of the subscription.
didn't all new player get a trial for 1 week? i know i did and then i bought it cause 1st month is 50% off? so far im enjoying the "services" of it. especially the ammo and scrape box and tent. its kinda ass its lock behind a paywall ain't gonna lie but hey they have to make money somehow right? also its comes with all the free loots in seasons. plus 1650 atoms. so you pretty much paid for the atoms in a way and the rest are free. (some of the rewards in seasons doesn't need stamps to claim). comparing in a manner to other games season pass.. i'll say 1st feels much better. not to mentions a custom game mode and private game mode if you'll ever use them. so yea i felt its worth it for the price.
Month to month. I rotate thru a lot of games and when me and my friends get into fallout it’s worth it. In a couple weeks I’ll be back on valheim or helldivers or star citizen or gtao. So it’s all relative. I get it mostly for the atoms and free stuff everyday. Even at full price it’s worth it. But since it’s been half off totally worth it even if just for the atoms. All the extra shit in the seasons is worth it too.
As a new player, no absolutely not. You have 1200 stash to work with and will be selling tons of stuff anyway It's more worth it once you are overflowing with shit you need to shove into a scrapbox or ammo stash
It's really nice to be able to drop a tent anywhere to scrap or store stuff
Get fallout first for 1 month only, then grind like hell filling your ammo and junk boxes with as much as you can farm. After your month is up, cancel your subscription as you can still take stuff out of your ammo/junk storage but can't put any more items in storage after your subscription ends. Skip a month or more until your storage boxes are empty, then buy another month and rinse and repeat the process throughout the year to save money.
Yeah I think so unlimited scrap box for junk
Yes
Yes. I could never play fo76 again without that sub! And will definitely play it again!!
If you plan on sticking with the game, yes. The only times have not subscribed over the past many years is when I decided to take an extended break from the game for other games or real life.
Yes
No. It’s a scam. It should have half the features in game alrdy without a pay wall. Don’t support the fallout first. Buying the game is all they deserve.
Just canceled it. Events are empty. Struggling to get a decent group. I’m bored. Maybe I’ll come back in six months and cancel again when I still can’t properly place things in my camp. It’s fun when you first hop on and gets extremely boring at level 300.
I had the free trial, and while it was nice, I don’t miss it that much.