During E3, Bethesda announced the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition. The collector’s edition features a variety of extra items, but most notably, includes a wearable T-51 Power Armor helmet. Unfortunately for any fans who have yet to preorder it, the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition has sold out. Moreover, Bethesda has no plans to produce more.
Bethesda Has No Plans to Make More of the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition
Retailing at $200, the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition was the most expensive version of the game. When Bethesda announced the edition, they did state that it would only be a limited edition. It seems that the limit has now been reached. The Power Armor Edition has now sold out on Bethesda’s website, prompting fans to reach out to the company on social media. Bethesda VP Pete Hines responded to those questions, stating that the studio had made as many as possible. However, he states; “There’s no way to make any more.”
we are making as many as possible and made all of them available. there's no way to make any more.
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) August 26, 2018
In a followup tweet, Hines clarifies that the Power Armor Edition of the game was difficult to manufacture. The edition includes a glow-in-the-dark map of the game’s West Virginian setting, as well as collectible figurines, the wearable helmet, and the game itself; which, of course, grants the owner access to the upcoming Fallout 76 beta. It seems that the studio was only able to make a limited number. “I’m sorry if you didn’t get one.” he concludes.
They’re not quick or easy to make. We got as many lines making them as possible in order to get them finished and assembled in time for launch. I’m sorry if you didn’t get one.
— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) August 26, 2018
Unfortunately, at least some of the Power Armor Editions are likely to have been bought by scalpers, hoping to re-sell them online once stock ran dry; thus, letting them charge highly inflated prices. Hines did not address this concern directly, but there is little to nothing that Bethesda can do. The practice is very common, especially on online retail outlets like eBay. Hopefully, most of the editions were bought by legitimate fans.