Fallout 76 fans are eager for the return of the Nuclear Winter battle royale mode, which was removed in 2021 due to a lack of players. However, the game has recently experienced a surge in players, partly due to the success of the TV show. This has sparked hopes among long-time fans for Bethesda to give the battle royale mode another chance, especially since the player community is now large enough to support 52-player matches. Many players have fond memories of Nuclear Winter, despite acknowledging its issues.
While some feel that the mode was great and should not have been removed, others recognize its clunkiness. Bethesda had initially cited dwindling player numbers and the challenge of providing updates while supporting the rest of the game as reasons for removing Nuclear Winter. The future of the game mode remains unclear, as the increase in players may address one of its previous issues but also place pressure on the development team to support other areas of the game. Nevertheless, the Fallout 76 resurgence continues, and there is optimism that the recent boost has created new dedicated fans.
