Bethesda Wants $30 for New Fallout Show NCR Power Armor, But Modders Did It First for Free
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Bethesda is charging $30 for the new Fallout show NCR power armor in Fallout 76, but Fallout 4 players can grab a free, community-made alternative created by modders last year.
The second season of Amazon's Fallout show is driving plenty of excitement across the community, but it has also brought a fresh round of monetization debates. Following the appearance of the NCR power armor in the latest episodes, Bethesda released a new Mojave Bundle for Fallout 76. The catch is the hefty price tag, coming in at around $30 USD. For players looking to represent the NCR without dropping a major amount of cash on digital cosmetics, there is a strong community-made alternative already available.
Back in November, before the current season even aired, creator PrincessAries and their team released the Ranger Power Armor mod for Fallout 4. Working from early trailers and leaks, the modding community crafted a remarkably detailed recreation of the iconic armor complete with robust customization options. While the official Bethesda bundle includes extra goodies like a gold version of Legate Lanius' gear from New Vegas and themed camp props, the steep price point has many players turning back to single-player modding scenes instead of opening their wallets.
It is an interesting moment that highlights the ongoing tension between official storefront content and community creativity. Optional cosmetic bundles are nothing new in modern live service games, and players are well-used to voting with their wallets. Still, when talented community developers deliver incredible fan service for free long before an official drop, paying thirty dollars for a single outfit feels like a tough sell. You can read the original coverage over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Fallout 76, Fallout 4, Mods, Bethesda, Gaming News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun