The buzz around the Fallout TV series has sparked a resurgence in interest for the games, particularly Fallout 4 and New Vegas.
However, for PlayStation 5 users looking to go into the Mojave Wasteland, the journey isn’t as smooth as they’d hope—especially since they’re stuck with what’s considered the roughest port of New Vegas.
The PS5’s inability to play PS3 games directly means that they have to be streamed online. Unfortunately, this setup can lead to server overload when multiple users attempt to access the same game simultaneously.
Fallout fans trying to jump into New Vegas are encountering frustrating wait times before they can even start playing. User krazkiller14 highlighted this issue on the Fallout subreddit, sparking a wave of criticism towards Sony’s streaming services and the necessity of streaming the game on the platform.
Adding to the frustration, access to Fallout 3 and New Vegas requires a subscription to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium—there’s no option to purchase these titles outright. While the wait times don’t seem excessively long, the fact that they exist at all has drawn ire from fans, especially when compared to Xbox’s smoother experience.
Xbox players can download Xbox 360 Fallout games via Game Pass or purchase them directly from the storefront. PC users also have it better, with New Vegas readily available for purchase from various online outlets.
Moreover, PC players enjoy the added perk of modding their games, which has seen a surge in activity following the Fallout TV series announcement.
So much so that the Nexus Mods site experienced crashes due to the overwhelming traffic from modders tweaking both Fallout 4 and New Vegas. The Fallout hype is palpable, and it seems like everyone is eager to return to the wasteland for some post-apocalyptic adventures.
