Following the steps of many prominent video games, Fall Guys has now entered its much-anticipated new journey, where it’s free to play! Not only can fans get their hands on the fun Battle Royale more easily now, but the all-new Fall Guys also comes with some fresh content. To add as a cherry on top of the cake, the battle royale game also comes with cross-platform support now.
As expected, the extremely promising Mediatonic creation is now enjoying a newfound gush of popularity. The officials took to Twitter to share a glorious achievement of the game reaching 20 Million players after going free for all!
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During its initial launch in 2020, Fall Guys’ popularity knew no bounds. Every other streamer on Twitch and YouTube was broadcasting the game. As a result, the game garnered a massive player count during its initial months. However, the player count slowly declined as months passed, after its mechanics and content quickly became monotonous.
Fall Guys’ attracts 20 million players in just 2 days
According to the official announcement, Fall Guys has completed its first big milestone after going free to play. Thanking everyone who stumbled into Fall Guys Free For All, an official tweet announced, “We reached an incredible 20 million players in the first 48 hours of Free For All!” It is, indeed, a remarkable achievement!
MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE STUMBLED
We reached an incredible 20 million players in the first 48 hours of Free For All! 🙌
…see you this weekend my beans! pic.twitter.com/uCUN8Kx5wt
— Fall Guys… FREE FOR ALL! 👑 (@FallGuysGame) June 25, 2022
THAT'S A LOT OF BEANS https://t.co/VahEUn0J1p
— Casey (@caseyhorizons) June 26, 2022
AAAAA ILL FINISH DOWNLOADING IT TONIGHT https://t.co/gffWhnMYOt
— emmilo ʚїɞ (@Strawbeimi) June 26, 2022
This is a new record in the Fall Guys history books let's go @Mediatonic ! https://t.co/zIpstqJVPV
— Bob Cipher 👑 (@bobcipher3) June 26, 2022
My son and I played @FallGuysGame today and it was so much fun! It’s a nice relief from @FortniteGame when I need a break 😂 https://t.co/ukAft9di1j
— THArreNOS (@BigPapaFortnite) June 25, 2022
what the actual…. That's insane.
Thank you everyone who's played! You're all fantastic 😊 https://t.co/qtgy6j1Nky
— Max Boyle 🏳️🌈 (@BoyleInThe_Bag) June 25, 2022
Fall Guys’ Free For All launched on June 21 with a ton of new features that fans could experience. It also launched for the first time on Xbox and Nintendo Switch platforms.
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In addition, Mediatonic announced cross play support for the game. So, players on different platforms can team up with each other!
Playing some Fall Guys with my love. Me on the switch & her on the Xbox. #FallGuys #xbox #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/xHNE0D8W9u
— Garrie (G5150) (@_Garrie_) June 26, 2022
As the popular platformer went free to live, several fans jumped in on the first opportunity to play the game. In fact, the traffic, at one point, was too much for the servers to handle. However, Mediatonic quickly fixed it for fans to get back to Blunderdome!
Will Mediatonic’s bold move be enough to save the game?
With the new update, the popular Battle Royale platformer is now featuring all new rounds and obstacles, alongside a fun battle pass too. According to the launch blog post, the rounds and obstacles carry greater challenges for players to face.
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For example, the iconic Hex-a-Gone round now features a rotating floor, making it tougher for players to balance, and obstacles like Jump Rope and Bouncy Castles that can help you win a round if used right.
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In addition to all the above, the new version also came with a brand-new season pass that features 100 levels of of items like Costume, Emote, Celebration unlocks, and more. Players can also avail a free version of the same.
Have you played the all-new Fall Guys yet? Let us know in the comments!