The saga of theFallout 76canvas bag is likely something Bethesda never expected when it first revealed the game’s collector’s edition. And yet it was the canvas bag that served as a type of symbol forFallout 76as a whole, representing Bethesda’s inability to deliver a quality product as advertised. Now,Fallout 76players are starting to receive those canvas bags as originally intended.
Right before E3 2019 was set to begin, Bethesda support revealed that theFallout 76Collector’s Edition canvas bagswere set to ship. Presumably, this was a way for the developer to get ahead of any questions about the bags during E3, with a quick message that says they are coming. The focus at the event was largely onWolfenstein YoungbloodandDoom Eternaland Bethesda seemingly didn’t want anything to take away from that.
Following up, it now appears that someFallout 76fans are receiving their canvas bags, as evidenced by forum threads and social media posts. Collector’s Edition owners say that the bag is a quality product, which suggests that Bethesda did stick to its word and did not skimp on the manufacturing. It’s a smart move considering the type of backlash they could face the second time around.
Still, few will forget the launch ofFallout 76and the controversy over its canvas bag. It started with confirmation that the bag was nylon and not canvas, but extended toissues with Bethesda’s securityand influencer relations. And this was all while players were sharing their own issues with Fallout 76 as a game, from numerous bugs to a broken experience.
And similar to the bags, Bethesda is trying to do right by its players and plans to continue to supportFallout 76in the long haul. During E3 2019 week, the developer released abattle royale mode called Nuclear Winterand that mode was so well received it has become a permanent fixture. On top of that, Bethesda is switching gears on a key component of its game by adding NPC quest givers in the Wastelanders update.
Fallout 76is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
