It seems that the ever controversial Fallout 76 just can't keep itself out of trouble. The latest patch has added in Fridges and Robot companions, two long requested items for the game.
Unfortunately the only way to acquire these new items is by using 'Atoms' Fallout 76's premium currency, EDIT: removed confusing language that made it seem like atoms had to be purchased.
While atoms are earnable in game, many in the Fallout 76 community have expressed disappointment with the decision by Bethesda with some accusing them of introducing 'Pay to Win' elements to the game.
Edit: The crux of the issue seems to be that it's a renege on a promise Bethesda made previously that the Atomic Shop would only contain cosmetic items that provided no in-game benefits.
A similar controversy popped up a few months back when they introduced Repair and Scrap kits that could be purchased for atoms that allowed players to 'skip' collecting the materials necessary to repair and build items.
Unfortunately the only way to acquire these new items is by using 'Atoms' Fallout 76's premium currency, EDIT: removed confusing language that made it seem like atoms had to be purchased.
While atoms are earnable in game, many in the Fallout 76 community have expressed disappointment with the decision by Bethesda with some accusing them of introducing 'Pay to Win' elements to the game.
Edit: The crux of the issue seems to be that it's a renege on a promise Bethesda made previously that the Atomic Shop would only contain cosmetic items that provided no in-game benefits.
A similar controversy popped up a few months back when they introduced Repair and Scrap kits that could be purchased for atoms that allowed players to 'skip' collecting the materials necessary to repair and build items.
Fallout 76 | Atomic Shop: Patch 13 Items and Sales (September 10)
We’ve added a host of new items to the Atomic Shop that you can unlock using Atoms you’ve purchased or earned from in-game challenges. Read on to catch a preview of the latest and greatest items that are now available in the Shop.
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NEW UTILITY ITEMS
REFRIGERATOR
Keep the leftovers from your next big meal fresh and ready to eat even longer by tossing them in the fridge. Purchase a Refrigerator in the Atomic Shop, build it in your C.A.M.P., and then assign up to 15 food and drink items from your Stash to prevent them from spoiling 50% longer. Items assigned to a Refrigerator remain in your Stash, and your C.A.M.P. can contain up to 10 Refrigerators at once.
COLLECTRON STATION
Need a helping hand on the homestead? Build a Scavenger Collectron Station in your C.A.M.P. to send a Collectron Bot out in search of Junk or Scrap. The Bot will dutifully roam the nearby area to gather a few assorted items per hour and then place them in the Station for you to pick up. Items it finds take up space in the container, and the Collectron Station can hold up to 10 pounds. Head to the Atomic Shop to pick up a Collectron of your own.
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