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{{state|state=beta}}
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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Fallout 76 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Fallout 76 cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Austin}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Austin}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bethesda Game Studios Montreal}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Arkane Studios}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|id Software}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|ZeniMax Online Studios}}
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{{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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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2018}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
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|steam appid side  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fallout-76|52}}
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|gogcom page  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6227/fallout-76|53}}
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|strategywiki =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|fallout-76|51}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, free-to-grind, unlock }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Persistent }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, Open world, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Fallout }}
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|steam appid  = 1151340
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|steam appid side  = 1158670,1202520,1224340,1224341,1224350
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-76
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|hltb        = 57416
 +
|lutris      = fallout-76
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|strategywiki = Fallout 76
 +
|mobygames    = 115632
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout 76
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout 76
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 19143
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Fallout}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Reports from a '''beta version''' of the game indicate a bad PC port with poor optimization and essential PC features missing in addition to many more issues.{{note|note=Since this note would be absurdly long otherwise, it's kind of a list. Make sure to update this, with each patch! {{String to list|content=Reports indicate poor optimization. Physics (including player movement speed) is tied to frame rate (reportedly capped using Vsync). Lack of FOV customization (default 80). When played in ultra-widescreen, some UI elements might end up offscreen. Lack of option to adjust or disable effects such as "Motion Blur" and "Depth of Field". Lack of option to disable mouse smoothing. Lack of text chat. Lack of option to set voice communication to push to talk (Open mic only). Limited keyboard rebinding options and overall unintuitive controls (<nowiki>i.e.</nowiki> ESC opens a map). ([[Company:Bethesda Softworks|And as always]]) Loads and loads of bugs. }}|name=List of issues}} It is unclear how many of these features will be added or fixed by launch.<ref name="PCLab">{{Refurl|url=https://pclab.pl/news79150.html|title=PCLab.pl report|date=2018-11-03}}</ref>
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1151340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07DK49CCN | Bethesda.net, Online | |  | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
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{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | 5188851300 | Bethesda.net, Online | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4000-1 | Steam, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4000-5|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-76-pc | Bethesda.net, Online | |  | Windows }}
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{{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 }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-76 | Bethesda.net, Online |  |  | Windows }}
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{{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| 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| Steam | 1151340 | Steam, Account, online | {{store link|Steam-bundle|760214|The Pitt Deluxe Edition}} also available |  | Windows }}
 +
{{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| 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}}.
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition''' included "Brotherhood Recruitment Bundle". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally.
 +
{{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      =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
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|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/row| Raiders Content Bundle |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Settlers Content Bundle |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Tricentennial Pack |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require the {{DRM|Bethesda.net|offline=no}}.<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-wont-launch-on-steam/ Fallout 76 won't launch on Steam | PC Gamer]</ref>
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
 +
===Utilities===
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/546 Fallout 76 Quick Configuration]====
 +
{{ii}} An open source configuration tool with a built-in mod manager.
 +
{{++}} Includes toggles and options for the most popular INI tweaks.
 +
{{++}} Supports Bethesda.net, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass versions of the game.
 +
{{++}} Can check installed mods for updates if they have a page on [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout76 Nexus Mods].
 +
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement video file|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix=
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Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout76/mods/3 No Bethesda Logo].
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# 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>
 +
sIntroSequence=0
 +
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0
 +
</pre>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== Skip Atomic Shop and News Advertisement at Login ===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix=
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# 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=
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{{ii}} By default, the fade-in duration prevents character movement for ~10sec. This fix decreases that duration to less than 1sec.
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# 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=
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# 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>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{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.
  
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===Save game data location===
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Game data|
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
 +
|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                = false
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Image|Fallout76-video.png|Display Settings}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen wsgf award      = unknown
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unknown
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unknown
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-supports-ultrawide-resolutions-with-a-simple-ini-tweak/|title=Fallout 76 supports ultrawide resolutions with a simple ini tweak|date=2018-11-04}}</ref>
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|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.]
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  = Locked at 80°.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/9stnla/fallout_76_doesnt_have_a_fov_slider_cant_change/ Fallout 76 doesn't have a FOV slider, can't change it in the ini file, lacks 16:10/21:9 ultrawide support too : pcgaming]</ref><ref name="PCLab" />
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|fov notes                  = 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)|Field of view (FOV)]]
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = always on
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Default to 16x. See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = always on
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]]. No option to disable.
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|vsync                      = false
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|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                =  
+
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = hackable
 +
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
+
|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>
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|120 fps                    = false
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = Gameplay speed and physic is tied to frame rate, resulting in game running to fast and physics issues at higher than 60 FPS.<ref name="PCLab" />
+
|120 fps notes              = Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
−
|hdr notes                  =  
+
|hdr notes                  = Consoles only.
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =  
 +
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Input settings
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{{ii}} An in-game FOV slider was added in an update and fDefaultWorldFOV edits are no longer necessary.<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>
−
|key remap                = true
+
{{ii}} In-game slider changes world FOV only, viewmodel (1st person weapon) FOV can still be set via ini entry:
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change View-model FOV via Fallout76Custom.ini|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{code|Fallout76Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist.
 +
# Under <code>[Display]</code> add or modify the following parameters to desired FOV:
 +
<pre>
 +
fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX
 +
</pre>
 +
 
 +
'''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.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[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>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 +
{{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>iPresentInterval</code> to <code>0</code>.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Disabling vertical sync will unlock framerate from 60 FPS.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Nvidia#G-Sync|Nvidia G-Sync]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Nvidia profile and Fallout76Prefs.ini|ref={{cn|date=}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Fallout 76</code>.
 +
# Set <code>GSYNC - Application State</code> to <code>Allow</code>.
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{code|Fallout76Prefs.ini}}.
 +
# Under <code>[Display]</code> change <code>bFull Screen</code> to <code>1</code>, <code>bBorderless</code> to <code>0</code> and <code>iPresentInterval</code> to <code>0</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable Motion Blur===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{code|Fallout76Prefs.ini}}.
 +
# Find the following line under <code>[ImageSpace]</code>, and set it to this value.
 +
<pre>
 +
bMBEnable=0
 +
</pre>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = limited
 
|key remap notes          = Limited remapping.
 
|key remap notes          = Limited remapping.
−
|acceleration option      = unknown
+
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Vertical sensitivity is lower than horizontal. See [[#Vertical sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]].
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
−
|touchscreen              = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
+
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|light bar support        = true
−
|light bar support notes  =  
+
|light bar support notes  = Light blue when normal, green for flashlight activated, yellow for addiction, red for low health.
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input        = false
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]===
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix=
−
|separate volume          = unknown
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
−
|separate volume notes    =  
+
# Open {{File|Fallout76Custom.ini}} or create it if it does not exist.
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
# Add the following lines.
 +
 
 +
<pre>
 +
[Controls]
 +
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
 +
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
 +
</pre>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{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>[Controls]</code>:
 +
<pre>
 +
fMouseHeadingXScale = 0.021
 +
fMouseHeadingYScale = XX
 +
</pre>
 +
#Where XX replace with:
 +
:* .03738 for 16:9 resolutions
 +
:* .042 for 21:9 resolutions
 +
:* .028 for 4:3 resolutions
 +
:* .0336 for  16:10 resolutions
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Vertical sensitivity may be doubled when character is standing still.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Master, Voice, Music, Effects, Footsteps, Radio
 +
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|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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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = limited
 +
|subtitles = limited
 +
|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      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|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==
 
==Network==
−
{{--}} Game lacks '''text chat''' as well as option to set voice communication to '''push to talk'''.<ref name="PCLab" />
+
{{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
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|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            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model versions  = 5
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = 2.7i
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
−
{{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
+
|minOS    = 7, 8.1, 10
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
−
|minHD    = 60 GB
+
|minHD    = 75 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 285
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 285
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290X
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290X
 
|recVRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 21:10, 3 March 2024

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Fallout 76
Fallout 76 cover
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
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Fallout 76 on HowLongToBeat
Fallout 76 on IGDB
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Fallout 76 guide on StrategyWiki
Fallout 76 on MobyGames
Fallout 76 on Wikipedia
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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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Bethesda.net Launcher
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Game code only (no disc).[1]
Windows
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available
Windows
Bethesda.net (unavailable)
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Steel Dawn Deluxe Edition was also available. Runned without Bethesda.net Launcher after installation, in-game login was required.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The Pitt Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
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
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
Raiders Content Bundle
Windows
Settlers Content Bundle
Windows
Tricentennial Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Utilities

Fallout 76 Quick Configuration

An open source configuration tool with a built-in mod manager.
Includes toggles and options for the most popular INI tweaks.
Supports Bethesda.net, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass versions of the game.
Can check installed mods for updates if they have a page on Nexus Mods.

Skip intro videos

Modify Fallout76Custom.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [General]:
sIntroSequence=0
uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0

Skip Atomic Shop and News Advertisement at Login

Modify Fallout76Custom.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [General]:
bDisableSplash=1

Decrease Load Times and Increase Character Responsiveness at Load-in

Modify Fallout76Custom.ini
By default, the fade-in duration prevents character movement for ~10sec. This fix decreases that duration to less than 1sec.
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [Interface]:
fFadeToBlackFadeSeconds=0.2000
fMinSecondsForLoadFadeIn=0.3000

Increase PipBoy Resolution

Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Prefs.ini.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [Display]:
uPipboyTargetHeight=2800
uPipboyTargetWidth=3504

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display Settings
Display Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
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
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Under [Display] add or modify the following parameters to desired FOV:
fDefault1stPersonFOV=XX

Notes

Modifying fDefault1stPersonFOV 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.

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
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] change iMaxAnisotropy to 16.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Prefs.ini.
  3. Under [Display] change iPresentInterval to 0.

Notes

Disabling vertical sync will unlock framerate from 60 FPS.

Nvidia G-Sync

Modify Nvidia profile and Fallout76Prefs.ini[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles select Fallout 76.
  3. Set GSYNC - Application State to Allow.
  4. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  5. Open Fallout76Prefs.ini.
  6. Under [Display] change bFull Screen to 1, bBorderless to 0 and iPresentInterval to 0.

Disable Motion Blur

Modify Fallout76Prefs.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Prefs.ini.
  3. Find the following line under [ImageSpace], and set it to this value.
bMBEnable=0

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
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
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Vertical sensitivity

Modify Fallout76Custom.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add the following lines.
[Controls]
fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1
fPitchSpeedRatio=1
Modify Fallout76Custom.ini
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Fallout76Custom.ini or create it if it does not exist.
  3. Add or modify the following lines under [Controls]:
fMouseHeadingXScale = 0.021
fMouseHeadingYScale = XX
  1. Where XX replace with:
  • .03738 for 16:9 resolutions
  • .042 for 21:9 resolutions
  • .028 for 4:3 resolutions
  • .0336 for 16:10 resolutions

Notes

Vertical sensitivity may be doubled when character is standing still.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
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
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
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video 2.7i

System requirements

Windows
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) 75 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

  1. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Cardboard disc included with Fallout 76 Power Armor PC edition | Shacknews
  2. ↑ Fallout 76 on Steam - last accessed on 2020-03-22
    "Requires 3rd-Party Account: Bethesda.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)"
  3. ↑ fallout.bethesda.net - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  4. ↑ Reddit - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  5. ↑ bethesda.net - last accessed on 26 May 2023
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018 - last accessed on 2018-12-11