Explore Appalachia, scavenge supplies, build a camp and develop your character in Fallout 76. Public events and recurring activities give you ways to progress in its shared online world.
Fallout 76's World Pets update is announced for December 1. Players will be able to name and customize companions including dogs, cats, radhogs and a Deathclaw, issue attack, defend and follow commands, level their pet and unlock perks. These features are announced for the upcoming update.
Publisher on Steam
Bethesda announced @PlayFallout76 on X as a dedicated channel for Fallout 76 news and updates from the development team during Fallout Day celebrations.
Announced / planned
Bethesda plans to take Fallout 76 offline on all platforms on October 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern to deploy an update. The notice links its status portal for service updates.
Announced / planned
Delivered update
Checked 2026-10-22 · Publisher announcements reviewed for this edition.
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Keep an untouched setup and original configuration. Use the unmodified game until the stated compatibility or policy gap is resolved.
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Steam owners can install “Fallout 76 Public Test Server” as a separate library entry. The October 15 test introduces early Hideouts and World Pets changes. Bethesda targets Hideouts for spring 2027 and World Pets changes for winter 2026; test contents can change or be removed before release. Console testing follows a separate approval process.
In Steam Library, install the separate Fallout 76 Public Test Server entry using an account that owns the Steam game.
Live-game file modifications may not work in the PTS. The separate test installation and current publisher instructions take precedence.
Publisher test information ↗Reviewed October 17, 2026. Exact editions and mod requirements can differ across stores and branches.
This is an informational guide. Automatic mod-folder preparation and package installation are not enabled for this game in Heimdall Link.