Fallout 76 News

If you've been avoiding Fallout 76, now's the time to give it a shot

Fallout fans have had it pretty good this year. An Amazon TV adaptation came out and was better than most would have expected, the long awaited Fallout London mod finally launched, and, most recently, Fallout 1 fan remake Fallout Vault 13 was shown off through a playable demo. With all of this buzz surrounding the series, plenty of players are likely looking for even more Fallout. Fortunately, 2018's Fallout 76 is now in better shape than ever before and, thanks to a Steam discount, cheap to pick up right now.

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Fallout 76 is about to dramatically change how you make its best gear

If you've played a lot of Fallout 76, there's a good chance you've reached a point where improving your build can feel almost beyond your reach. With the upcoming Milepost Zero update, which is currently in public testing, Bethesda is cracking open its crafting system in a bold new fashion. Ahead of its full release, PCGamesN sat down with lead producer Bill LaCoste and creative director Jon Rush to discuss the change and what it means for the future of the revitalized multiplayer RPG.

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Pioneer Scouts: Uncharted Lands Challenge Event

Time to get outdoorsy.

Join us in Fallout 76 for the Pioneer Scouts Challenge Event, Uncharted Lands, starting August 6 and running through August 20. Take photos, gather resources and set up C.A.M.P. in the uncharted region of Skyline Valley.

Remember to pick up your Marshal Mallow T-Shirt and Shorts outfit for free in the Atomic Shop and wear it while completing the daily challenges to get your rewards. Finishing 5 daily event challenges will automatically complete the weekly challenge. Each week will have its own set of challenges and if you complete both weekly challenges, you’ll earn the Roasting Stick weapon skin so you can roast not only marshmallows, but your enemies as well! You can also earn the Marshal Mallow Figure and a “I’d Rather Be Camping” poster for your C.A.M.P.

New Fallout 76 update ensures that you'll never be bored again

The Fallout 76 of today is a far cry from the sparsely populated wasteland it was at launch. In the six years since Bethesda's open-world multiplayer survival RPG launched to a decidedly lukewarm response, the team has worked hard to transform it into a vibrant playground for post-apocalyptic shenanigans. With the Milepost Zero update currently in testing on the PTS, PCGamesN sat down with lead producer Bill LaCoste and creative director Jon Rush to talk about how its new caravans are just the addition it needs.

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Fallout 76 Update Notes – July 23, 2024

Our latest update for Fallout 76 launches today to bring improvements to Appalachia. Read on for a full list of patch notes.

[h2]Update Version 1.7.13.12 & Sizes[/h2]

Check the download sizes below for today’s update.

PC (Steam): 6.9 GB

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[h2]Quality of Life[/h2]

Updated help screen and loading screen text relating to gaining levels and perks

[h2]Weapons[/h2]

Improved the uncharged damage for the Gauss Pistol
Players can now revert Tire Irons and Walking Canes to their base appearance when removing another skin

[h2]World[/h2]

The event Dangerous Pastimes is now a part of the regular event rotation
Various balance adjustments to the Storm Goliath Boss
Strangler Bloom will now have a chance to spawn in nuked regions where Strangle Pods are located

[h2]Quests[/h2]

Into Lands Unknown: Placing signal flares during the quest no longer causes soft control lock
Oldest Trick in the Book: Objective markers will no longer appear over already killed cultists in the Crimora Mines
Between the Lines: Fixed an issue that could cause teammates to be blocked by Laser Grids when helping a team leader
Powerhouse of the Cell: All players should now correctly receive a keycard
Duty Calls should no longer become stuck after picking up brains
Patrol Duty: The robot now properly paths into the prison yard and back out again when necessary

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

Fixed various localization issues
Fixed missing voice lines for Lane Platte
Fixed an issue that prevented Neon Letters from being placed in your C.A.M.P.
Fixed an issue where players could not access radiant quests after completing Sofia's questline
Biv has sobered up enough to give out Daily Quests again
Union Power Armor Jetpack can now be crafted
The blue Headlamp for T-51 Power Armor can now be crafted
Revealed Perk Packs now show the proper maximum rank
Mothman Tome buff persists when exiting & reentering server
Equipping the Red Fedora now counts towards the Possum Archaeology Challenge of bone collecting
Steeped Thistle Tea should now properly appear in a players inventory selection when attempting to place it in a refrigerator
Colored Hard Hats will now maintain their color when picked up
Applying the Fallout 1st Atomic Paint material to any Scout Armor piece will successfully block the item from appearing in and being destroyed at a Legendary Exchange vendor
Prewar flags now correctly display 12 stars
Selecting “Max” when exchanging treasure notes now selects the correct amount
The Nocturnal weapon mod will now correctly increase damage during the nighttime hours

[h2]Known Issue[/h2]

When viewing Bundles in the Atomic Shop, disclaimer text on where to craft items may appear cutoff