Fallout Shelter celebrates ten years of fun with new goodies for players

Fallout Shelter Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

• Loyal players can claim free Lunchboxes and bonus items upon login
• The beloved mobile spin-off launched unexpectedly in 2015

Nearly a decade has passed since Fallout Shelter first appeared on our smartphones. Originally released as a promotional tie-in for the then-upcoming Fallout 4, the game stole the show at E3 2015—a milestone that certainly dates it in gaming history. Now, marking ten years since its mobile debut, Bethesda is rewarding dedicated fans with an array of special items.

For those who might be new to the experience, Fallout Shelter tasks you with managing one of the iconic underground Vaults from the series' universe. As many players know, these shelters were designed by Vault-Tec less as survival bunkers and more as large-scale social experiments.

Your primary objective is straightforward: keep your dwellers fed, hydrated, and content while completing various missions like scavenging for resources and gradually expanding your underground complex. This engaging gameplay loop has kept both series veterans and newcomers hooked for years.

Lunchtime Bonuses!

To commemorate a decade of Fallout Shelter, Bethesda is offering 70% off all Lunchbox purchases through June 17th. Additionally, players can log in during specific dates to receive exclusive rewards: from June 16–17, claim 2x Lunchboxes, 1 Pet Carrier, and 10 Nuka-Cola Quantum; from June 18–19, earn 3x Lunchboxes, 1 Mr. Handy, and 15 Nuka-Cola Quantum; and finally, log in on June 20–21 to receive 5x Lunchboxes, 1 Pet Carrier, and 20 Nuka-Cola Quantum.

While these bonuses are a treat for long-time supporters, fans continue to speculate about future mobile titles. Will 2025 bring another exciting addition to the Fallout franchise on handheld devices?

Do you still find managing your Vault challenging after ten years? If running a shelter has sparked an interest in strategy games, explore our curated list of the top 25 best strategy titles available for iOS and Android.