As we navigate the expanded post-nuclear wilderness of Fallout 76 in 2025, the game feels more alive than ever. Between the massive player surge following the success of the Fallout TV show and the ambitious map expansions like Skyline Valley and the Gleaming Depths, Appalachia has become a bustling hub of activity.

With new ways to play—including the ability to finally roam the wasteland as a Ghoul—many players are asking the same question they did years ago: Is the Fallout 1st subscription still worth it in 2025? After spending another year in the wasteland, here are my updated thoughts.