Why isn't Fallout 76 available on Steam?
Fallout 76 isn't on Steam because Bethesda decided to use their own launcher, Bethesda.net, for the game's release. They likely did this to have more control over their game and to avoid sharing revenue with Valve, the company behind Steam. It's all about the business strategy, but don't worry, you can still get your hands on the game directly from Bethesda!
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Actually, Fallout 76 is on Steam now! Bethesda initially released it exclusively on their own platform, but they eventually brought it to Steam in April 2020. So, if you were waiting to play it on Steam, your wait is over. Enjoy Appalachia!
Bethesda wanted all the caps. Going exclusive with their launcher at first meant not splitting income with Steam. More caps for them, less hassle with third-party platforms. But guess what, the allure of Steam was too strong, and now Fallout 76 has joined the Steam roster. Better late than never!
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