Next-Gen Update For Fallout 4 Owners Excludes PS Plus Collection, Bethesda Confirms
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Bethesda, a Microsoft Corp. subsidiary, clarified that the free next-gen update for Fallout 4 on PlayStation 5 is exclusive to PlayStation Plus Extra members, excluding those who obtained the game through the PS Plus Collection. The update, which aims for 4k resolution and 60fps on Xbox Series X, has faced technical issues. This clarification follows confusion among players and coincides with the success of Amazon.com Inc's Fallout TV show, which has boosted game play.

April 29, 2024 | 8:56 pm
News sentiment analysis
Sort by:
Ascending
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sony's PlayStation 5 owners face confusion over Fallout 4's next-gen update eligibility, with exclusions for PS Plus Collection owners.
The exclusion of PS Plus Collection owners from the free update may lead to customer dissatisfaction, potentially negatively impacting Sony's reputation and, by extension, its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Microsoft's Bethesda clarifies Fallout 4 next-gen update details, targeting improvements and addressing player confusion.
While the clarification from Bethesda may improve transparency and customer satisfaction, the impact on Microsoft's stock is likely neutral in the short term. The update's technical issues could temper positive sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Amazon's Fallout TV show success coincides with the Fallout 4 next-gen update, driving nearly 5 million daily players to the game.
The success of Amazon's Fallout TV show, coinciding with the Fallout 4 update, likely boosts engagement with Amazon's Prime Video service and could positively impact Amazon's stock in the short term due to increased viewership and potential subscription growth.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60