Fallout 76 PS5 and Xbox Series Versions Set for Summer Launch
Fallout 76 Next-Gen Update Features
Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed that a dedicated next-generation update for Fallout 76 is launching this summer for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This long-awaited enhancement will bring significant improvements for players on newer consoles, addressing a demand present since their release in late 2020. Players can look forward to a much smoother and visually refined experience in the Appalachian wasteland. The update aims to elevate the game’s performance and aesthetics, ensuring it takes better advantage of modern console hardware. This initiative is a clear step towards continually improving the game for its dedicated community.
Targeted 60 FPS across Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS5 Pro.
Improved draw distances, rendering more of the world at once.
Enhanced shadow quality for a more realistic environment.
4K resolution (on compatible displays) for Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS5 Pro.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support (on compatible displays) for Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS5 Pro.
PS5 and PS4 Pro will support 1440p resolution, while older platforms maintain 1080p.
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Fallout 76 Infestations Update Patch Notes
Alongside the upcoming next-gen optimizations, Bethesda has also rolled out the “Infestations” update for Fallout 76. This significant content addition introduces new challenges and rewards to the game, providing fresh reasons for players to explore and defend Appalachia. The update includes a new seasonal event, a unique C.A.M.P. pet, and a host of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. The Infestations update and the next-gen launch demonstrate Bethesda’s ongoing commitment to evolving the Fallout 76 experience for its global player base, ensuring continuous engagement with new content and improved performance.
Fallout 76: Infestations Release Notes
Appalachia is under a new kind of threat with the Infestations update. Enemy factions are emerging across different locations, displacing former inhabitants and fortifying their positions with increased aggression. This calls for experienced wastelanders to step up and safeguard the region. Players will need to venture into these newly infested zones, clear out the entrenched enemies, and restore some semblance of order to the post-apocalyptic landscape. The Infestations offer a dynamic challenge, pushing players to test their skills and gear against tougher adversaries for valuable rewards, cementing their role as protectors of the irradiated wilderness.
Update Highlights
The “Infestations” update brings a host of exciting new features to Fallout 76, enhancing gameplay and offering fresh objectives:
Infestations: Encounter and clear challenging enemy strongholds to earn highly sought-after 4-Star Legendary items.
New Seasonal Fish: Discover unique fish tied to the changing seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring), available starting June 23, and use them in exclusive seasonal recipes.
Deathclaw C.A.M.P. Pet: Befriend one of the wasteland’s most formidable creatures as a new companion for your C.A.M.P., accessible via a special bundle.
Next-Gen Update: A public testing phase for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions is scheduled for June, leading to a full release later this summer with significant performance and visual boosts.
Season 25: Appalachia Under Siege: Embark on a new seasonal journey, tackling fresh challenges and unlocking a variety of thematic rewards as you defend Appalachia.
Update Version 1.7.25.13 & Sizes
The latest “Infestations” update, identified as version 1.7.25.13, is now available across all platforms. Players should be prepared for varying download sizes depending on their chosen platform. The update introduces a substantial amount of new content and system improvements, necessitating these larger file sizes to ensure a complete and enriched gaming experience. It’s recommended that players ensure sufficient storage space is available before initiating the download.
PC (Steam): 10 GB
PC (Microsoft Store): 28.1 GB
Xbox: 28.1 GB
PlayStation: 27.4 GB
Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 Testing Period
An exciting public testing phase for the enhanced Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5/Pro versions of Fallout 76 is scheduled to commence in June. All current owners of Fallout 76 will have the opportunity to download these test versions directly from the Xbox and PlayStation Stores. This public test will allow Bethesda to gather valuable feedback before the full next-gen update launches later this summer. The update promises a suite of technical upgrades, including a targeted 60 frames per second, improved visual fidelity through enhanced draw distances and shadows, and support for higher resolutions like 4K on compatible displays for Series X and PS5 Pro, and 1440p for PS5 and PS4 Pro, along with VRR support.
Infestation Overview
Infestations represent a dynamic new challenge for veteran players, offering fresh opportunities to acquire highly coveted 4-Star Legendary items. These enemy strongholds appear randomly across Appalachia’s diverse regions, including the Toxic Valley, Forest, Ash Heap, Savage Divide, Mire, and Cranberry Bog. Players can spot their general locations on the map but must actively explore to pinpoint the exact site. These infested areas are occupied by tougher, faction-specific enemies like Blood Eagles or Super Mutants, led by elite bosses that boast unique weapons and random mutations, demanding careful preparation and teamwork. Clearing an infestation guarantees a 4-Star Legendary weapon or armor piece, along with a chance to earn exclusive new 4-Star mods like ‘Vector’ and ‘Tarnished’. For the initial two weeks, Infestations will appear more frequently, creating an ‘Infestation Frenzy’ for eager hunters.
Season 25 – Appalachia Under Siege
The “Infestations” update ushers in Season 25, aptly named “Appalachia Under Siege.” This new season invites players to engage in fresh challenges and progress through a battle pass-style system, earning a wide array of themed rewards. As Appalachia faces increased threats from invading factions, players will find themselves more immersed than ever in the struggle for survival. The season encourages community participation in defending the wasteland while simultaneously allowing players to further customize their characters and C.A.M.P.s with unique seasonal cosmetics and utility items.
Deathclaw C.A.M.P. Pet
Prepare to welcome an imposing, yet oddly adorable, new addition to your C.A.M.P. with the introduction of the Deathclaw C.A.M.P. Pet. Historically one of Fallout’s most fearsome creatures, the Deathclaw can now become a loyal, albeit formidable, companion residing in your personal settlement. This unique pet is available as part of the new Deathclaw Pet Upgrade Bundle or the Deathclaw Pet Deluxe Edition, purchasable from the Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam stores. These bundles also include additional decorative items, such as two idle furniture pieces, two exclusive pet cosmetics for your Deathclaw, and a distinctive C.A.M.P. sign, allowing you to truly personalize your new companion’s abode.
New Seasonal Fish – Available June 23
For players seeking a respite from intense combat, the “Infestations” update introduces a calming new activity: seasonal fishing. Starting June 23, following the summer solstice, players can cast their lines to catch unique fish tied to Appalachia’s seasons—Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. This feature comes with its own set of challenges and rewards, adding a fresh layer of discovery. Unlike regular fish, these seasonal catches are not for Fish Bits but are crucial ingredients for crafting new, powerful seasonal food recipes, whose benefits players are encouraged to discover on their own. A helpful hint for starting your angling adventure can be found in a note from Captain Raymond at Fisherman’s Rest.
Perks
The ‘Retribution’ perk has been updated to now properly interact with the ‘Defender’s’ mod, ensuring intended functionality.
Weapons
Several weapon types received significant adjustments and new legendary modifications in the latest update. The ‘Gutter’ and ‘Vampires’ weapons now feature enhanced legendary effects. New legendary mods, ‘Inertial’ and ‘Ghost’s’, along with ‘Implicit Poison Damage’, have been introduced to various weapons, offering fresh strategic options. The ‘V63-HELGA’ weapon now boasts a penetration effect, improving its combat utility. Issues with ‘Scattershot’ and ‘Tormentor’ perks providing excessive damage have been resolved. The Gamma Gun now deals both Radiation and Energy damage, broadening its effectiveness. Additionally, Light Machine Guns have received new scrap-to-learn and quest reward mods, including ‘Stub Barrel’, ‘Bruising Stock’, ‘Stabilized Stock’, ‘Long Barrel’, ‘Large Magazine’, and ‘Muzzle Brake’, allowing for greater customization.
Legendary Mods
The ‘Diver’s’ legendary mod has been re-tuned, now offering a consistent Health regeneration of +3 HP/s while the player is submerged in water, enhancing aquatic survivability.
Workbench
The crafting confirmation user interface has been redesigned to group items and ingredients, streamlining the process.
Crafting prompts that require player confirmation now include a convenient “Don’t ask again” option, allowing for faster repetitive crafting actions.
Radiation Resistance
A comprehensive overhaul of the radiation resistance system makes protection significantly more effective across the board. All forms of protection, including armor, Power Armor, mods, legendary effects, and consumables, now provide enhanced defense against radiation exposure. This adjustment means reaching 1500-2500 Radiation Resistance will dramatically reduce incoming damage from highly irradiated areas like Nuke Zones, making deeper exploration more viable. Player Ghouls also benefit, converting a higher percentage of post-resistance radiation damage into health. Furthermore, environmental radiation sources have seen increased magnitudes, ensuring the wasteland remains a perilous place despite improved player defenses. The update also paves the way for future changes to enemy radiation immunity and new ways for players to inflict radiation damage.
Additional Notes
This extensive update includes numerous quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes across various game elements. In activities, Brahmin will now ignore Cattle Rustlers during ‘Free Range’ but remain defensive against other foes, and Public Event flyouts will correctly display as map quests upon joining. C.A.M.P. and Workshop changes address issues like invisible turrets and glowing Red Elm trees, along with improved Ammo-Matic drop rates. Gameplay fixes prevent locked containers from being freely accessed by team members and correct unintended damage bonuses from multi-projectile attacks in player-versus-player scenarios. UI enhancements improve Pip-Boy responsiveness, correctly displaying legendary mod names and character stats. Quest-specific bug resolutions fix issues ranging from incorrect objective markers to dialogue inconsistencies, ensuring a smoother narrative progression across Appalachia.
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