Difference between revisions of "Fallout 76"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Austin}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Austin}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Montreal}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Montreal}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Arkane Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|ZeniMax Online Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Iron Galaxy Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Double Eleven}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fallout-76|51}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fallout-76|51}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, free-to-grind, unlock }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, free-to-grind, unlock }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Persistent }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG, Open world, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Fallout }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Fallout }} | ||
|steam appid = 1151340 | |steam appid = 1151340 | ||
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|official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-76 | |official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-76 | ||
|hltb = 57416 | |hltb = 57416 | ||
+ | |lutris = fallout-76 | ||
|strategywiki = Fallout 76 | |strategywiki = Fallout 76 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 115632 |
|wikipedia = Fallout 76 | |wikipedia = Fallout 76 | ||
|winehq = 19143 | |winehq = 19143 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Bethesda.net | Game code only (no disc).<ref>[https://www.shacknews.com/article/108552/cardboard-disc-included-with-fallout-76-power-armor-pc-edition Cardboard disc included with Fallout 76 Power Armor PC edition | Shacknews]</ref> | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Bethesda.net, online | Game code only (no disc).<ref>[https://www.shacknews.com/article/108552/cardboard-disc-included-with-fallout-76-power-armor-pc-edition Cardboard disc included with Fallout 76 Power Armor PC edition | Shacknews]</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4000-1 | Steam, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4000-5|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-76-pc | Steam, online | {{store link|GMG|fallout-76-the-pitt-deluxe-edition-pc|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4000-1 | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-76 | Steam, online | {{store link|Humble|fallout-76-the-pitt-deluxe-edition|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-76-pc | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NKGNMNK3K3Z | Microsoft Store, Account, online | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9n3tfgprd7j8| The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-76 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1151340 | Steam, Account, online | {{store link|Steam-bundle|760214|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net| FAOCS1PCBG01BASE | Account, online | Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition was also available. Runned without Bethesda.net Launcher after installation, in-game login was required. | | Windows | Unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1151340 | Steam, Account | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-76 | Steam, online | {{store link|GamersGate|fallout-76-the-pitt-deluxe-edition|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require a [[Store:Bethesda.net|Bethesda.net]] account<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151340/Fallout_76/|title=Fallout 76 on Steam|date=2020-03-22|snippet=Requires 3rd-Party Account: Bethesda.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)}}</ref> and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require a [[Store:Bethesda.net|Bethesda.net]] account<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151340/Fallout_76/|title=Fallout 76 on Steam|date=2020-03-22|snippet=Requires 3rd-Party Account: Bethesda.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)}}</ref> and {{DRM|offline=no}}. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The '''Wastelanders Deluxe Edition''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition''' included "Brotherhood Recruitment Bundle". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally. |
− | {{ii}} The '''Tricentennial Edition''' | + | {{ii}} The '''Wastelanders Deluxe Edition''' included the "Raiders Content Bundle" and "Settlers Content Bundle". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally. |
+ | {{ii}} The '''Tricentennial Edition''' included the "Tricentennial Pack". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | ||
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# Add or modify the following lines under <code>[General]</code>: | # Add or modify the following lines under <code>[General]</code>: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | sIntroSequence= | + | sIntroSequence=0 |
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 | uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Skip Atomic Shop and News Advertisement at Login === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|Fallout76Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | ||
+ | # Add or modify the following lines under <code>[General]</code>: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | bDisableSplash=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Decrease Load Times and Increase Character Responsiveness at Load-in === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, the fade-in duration prevents character movement for ~10sec. This fix decreases that duration to less than 1sec. | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|Fallout76Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist. | ||
+ | # Add or modify the following lines under <code>[Interface]</code>: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | fFadeToBlackFadeSeconds=0.2000 | ||
+ | fMinSecondsForLoadFadeIn=0.3000 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increase PipBoy Resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{File|Fallout76Prefs.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Add or modify the following lines under <code>[Display]</code>: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | uPipboyTargetHeight=2800 | ||
+ | uPipboyTargetWidth=3504 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout 76\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout 76\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Fallout 76\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Screenshots/photos are stored in the <code>Photos</code> subfolder. | {{ii}} Screenshots/photos are stored in the <code>Photos</code> subfolder. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = unknown |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Hor+ support added in patch 1.0.3.10.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/1EDxoSmqFye0QYa2GyQw2u/fallout-76-patch-notes-december-11-2018|title=fallout.bethesda.net|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> However, many UI and HUD elements remain stretched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/g1775k|title=Reddit|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/1201 Ultrawide Fallout 76 mod to fix.] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
− | |anisotropic notes = Default to 16x. | + | |anisotropic notes = Default to 16x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. |
|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[TAA]]. No option to disable. | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]]. No option to disable. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = As of Patch 1.0.2.3, the 63 FPS lock has been removed.<ref>https://bethesda.net/en/article/yzCWHFufFm0iUEyc4UWgA/upcoming-fallout-76-patch-notes-december-4-2018</ref> | + | |60 fps notes = As of Patch 1.0.2.3, the 63 FPS lock has been removed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bethesda.net/en/article/yzCWHFufFm0iUEyc4UWgA/upcoming-fallout-76-patch-notes-december-4-2018|title=bethesda.net|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
|120 fps notes = Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |120 fps notes = Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
− | |hdr notes = Consoles only | + | |hdr notes = Consoles only. |
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} Modifying <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> will also modify the PipBoy's field of view. Fallout 76 features an optional Power Armor style menu that is less affected by this however, accessible via right clicking twice in the Pipboy menu. | {{--}} Modifying <code>fDefault1stPersonFOV</code> will also modify the PipBoy's field of view. Fallout 76 features an optional Power Armor style menu that is less affected by this however, accessible via right clicking twice in the Pipboy menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When setting the preset to Low, Anisotropic filtering will set to 0, turning it off. It is not configurable by Texture Quality option. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{code|Fallout76Prefs.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Under <code>[Display]</code> change <code>iMaxAnisotropy</code> to <code>16</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
− | |impulse triggers notes = | + | |impulse triggers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
− | | | + | |playstation controller models = DS4 |
− | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |playstation prompts = true |
− | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = |
− | |light bar support notes = | + | |light bar support = true |
− | | | + | |light bar support notes = Light blue when normal, green for flashlight activated, yellow for addiction, red for low health. |
− | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
+ | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support = false | ||
+ | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes = Wired | ||
+ | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= false | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Hasn't been updated with the latest content updates, so some lines of dialogue and subtitles might default to English from time to time. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Mexican Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/1742 Fan-translation by XANTOS]. Estimated to be generally complete to ~98-99% in total. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Push to talk''' was added in an update.<ref name="December 11 Patch Notes">{{Refurl|url=https://fallout.bethesda.net/article/1EDxoSmqFye0QYa2GyQw2u/fallout-76-patch-notes-december-11-2018|title=Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018|date=2018-12-11}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = hackable | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases Unofficial mod]. | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 8 GB | |minRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 96 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 285 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 285 |
Latest revision as of 19:15, 9 May 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
---|---|
Bethesda Game Studios | |
Bethesda Game Studios Austin | |
Bethesda Game Studios Montreal | |
Arkane Studios | |
id Software | |
ZeniMax Online Studios | |
Iron Galaxy Studios | |
Double Eleven | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2018 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 52 |
OpenCritic | 53 |
IGDB | 51 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Persistent |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Open world, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | Fallout |
Fallout | |
---|---|
Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Fallout 76 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person ARPG, open world and shooter game in the Fallout series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Game code only (no disc).[1] | |||
The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available. |
|||
Steam | The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available | |||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) | Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition was also available. Runned without Bethesda.net Launcher after installation, in-game login was required. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require a Bethesda.net account[2] and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Version differences
- The Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition included "Brotherhood Recruitment Bundle". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally.
- The Wastelanders Deluxe Edition included the "Raiders Content Bundle" and "Settlers Content Bundle". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally.
- The Tricentennial Edition included the "Tricentennial Pack". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Raiders Content Bundle | ||
Settlers Content Bundle | ||
Tricentennial Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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sIntroSequence=0 uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 |
Skip Atomic Shop and News Advertisement at Login
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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bDisableSplash=1 |
Decrease Load Times and Increase Character Responsiveness at Load-in
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fFadeToBlackFadeSeconds=0.2000 fMinSecondsForLoadFadeIn=0.3000 |
Increase PipBoy Resolution
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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uPipboyTargetHeight=2800 uPipboyTargetWidth=3504 |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76\ |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1151340/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Screenshots/photos are stored in the
Photos
subfolder.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ support added in patch 1.0.3.10.[3] However, many UI and HUD elements remain stretched.[4] Use Ultrawide Fallout 76 mod to fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default at 80° horizontal, changeable via slider from 70- 120°. FOV is auto-adjusted when using ultra-widescreen resolutions. To change 1st person view-model FOV see Field of view (FOV) | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Default to 16x. See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA. No option to disable. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | As of Patch 1.0.2.3, the 63 FPS lock has been removed.[5] | ||
120+ FPS | Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Consoles only. | ||
Color blind mode |
Field of view (FOV)
- An in-game FOV slider was added in an update and fDefaultWorldFOV edits are no longer necessary.[6]
- In-game slider changes world FOV only, viewmodel (1st person weapon) FOV can still be set via ini entry:
Change View-model FOV via Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
- When setting the preset to Low, Anisotropic filtering will set to 0, turning it off. It is not configurable by Texture Quality option.
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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Notes
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Nvidia G-Sync
Modify Nvidia profile and Fallout76Prefs.ini[citation needed] |
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Disable Motion Blur
Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini |
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bMBEnable=0 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Limited remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Vertical sensitivity is lower than horizontal. See Vertical sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4 |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | Light blue when normal, green for flashlight activated, yellow for addiction, red for low health. | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Vertical sensitivity
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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[Controls] fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1 fPitchSpeedRatio=1 |
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini |
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fMouseHeadingXScale = 0.021 fMouseHeadingYScale = XX
Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Voice, Music, Effects, Footsteps, Radio | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Hasn't been updated with the latest content updates, so some lines of dialogue and subtitles might default to English from time to time. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan-translation by XANTOS. Estimated to be generally complete to ~98-99% in total. |
Network
- Push to talk was added in an update.[6]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. | ||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 2.7i |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 96 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1151340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Cardboard disc included with Fallout 76 Power Armor PC edition | Shacknews
- ↑ Fallout 76 on Steam - last accessed on 2020-03-22
- "Requires 3rd-Party Account: Bethesda.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)"
- ↑ fallout.bethesda.net - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ bethesda.net - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018 - last accessed on 2018-12-11
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