The Daily Populous Sunday June 15th, 2025 evening edition
Authored by eurogamer.net and submitted by samiy2k

On the tenth anniversary of the release of free-to-play Fallout Shelter, Bethesda has revealed the management sim game has been downloaded 230 million times across all platforms.

Unsurprisingly, Bethesda reckons it's time to "celebrate a decade of adventure, excitement, and Vault-building fun with Fallout Shelter" by launching a new in-game event that offers "party favours" for everyone who logs in from 16th–21st June, including bonus lunchboxes, Nuka, and more.

"Tons of content has been added to the game since 2015. You've built Vaults, made lives (or chaos) for your dwellers, and embarked on thrilling quests, all while keeping the spirit of the wasteland alive and well," the developer said.

"Whether you've been with us all along or you're new to the party, now is a great time to head into the wasteland and start building. To celebrate this huge milestone, we’re offering up to 70 percent off lunchboxes in the in-game store from now through 17th June.

"So, dust off your Pip-Boy, tune in to the celebration, and keep those Vaults thriving. Here's to another 10 years of Fallout Shelter!"

As for those aforementioned party favours?

16-17th June: Lunchbox x2, Pet Carrier x1, Nuka x10

18-19th June: Lunchbox x3, Mr. Handy x1, Nuka x15

20-21st June: Lunchbox x5, Pet Carrier x1, Nuka x20

ICYMI, the Fallout TV series has already been renewed for a third season on Amazon Prime. That's despite the show's second season still being months away, debuting in December 2025.

C137RickSanches on June 14th, 2025 at 19:12 UTC »

It sucks, becomes insufferable after you get far into the game. Impossible to defend, too much management.

ThunderousOrgasm on June 14th, 2025 at 19:07 UTC »

Im more shocked it’s 10 years old. Wtf?

McFlurrage on June 14th, 2025 at 18:56 UTC »

It’s an alright game, especially after the overhaul way back. It just gets stale quickly because they never quite evolved the end-game.

I’d welcome a sequel if they expanded on each of the mechanics.