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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Fallout 76 cover.jpg | |cover = Fallout 76 cover.jpg | ||
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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 | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Fallout 76 |
|mobygames = fallout-76 | |mobygames = fallout-76 | ||
|wikipedia = Fallout 76 | |wikipedia = Fallout 76 | ||
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{{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> | | Windows }} | {{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> | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FAOCS1PCBG01BASE | | + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FAOCS1PCBG01BASE | Account | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. Runs without Bethesda.net Launcher after installation, in-game login required. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FALLOUT-76 | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FALLOUT-76 | Bethesda.net | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-FALLOUT-76-WASTELANDERS-DELUXE-EDITION|Wastelanders Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4000-1 | Bethesda.net | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4000-1 | Bethesda.net | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4000-3|Wastelanders Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-76-pc | Bethesda.net | | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-76-pc | Bethesda.net | {{store link|GMG|fallout-76-wastelanders-deluxe-edition-pc|Wastelanders Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-76 | Bethesda.net | {{store link|Humble|fallout-76- | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-76 | Bethesda.net | {{store link|Humble|fallout-76-wastelanders-deluxe|Wastelanders Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nkgnmnk3k3z | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9pp32mgx5xx5|Wastelanders Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1151340 | Steam, Account | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1151340 | Steam, Account | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Wastelanders Deluxe Edition''' includes the "Raiders Content Bundle" and "Settlers Content Bundle". | {{ii}} The '''Wastelanders Deluxe Edition''' includes the "Raiders Content Bundle" and "Settlers Content Bundle". | ||
− | {{ii}} The '''Tricentennial Edition''' includes the "Tricentennial Pack". | + | {{ii}} The '''Tricentennial Edition''' includes the "Tricentennial Pack". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally. |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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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|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{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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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = false |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud 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. No option to disable. | |anisotropic notes = Default to 16x. No option to disable. | ||
|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
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|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>https://bethesda.net/en/article/yzCWHFufFm0iUEyc4UWgA/upcoming-fallout-76-patch-notes-december-4-2018</ref> |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|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)]]. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Disabling vertical sync will unlock framerate from 60 FPS. | {{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>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse#Sensitivity|Vertical sensitivity]]=== | ||
+ | {{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 the following lines. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | [Controls] | ||
+ | fIronSightsPitchSpeedRatio=1 | ||
+ | fPitchSpeedRatio=1 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify Fallout76Custom.ini|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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{{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> | {{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 = |
Revision as of 09:42, 11 August 2020
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Bethesda Game Studios Austin | |
Bethesda Game Studios Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2018 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 52 |
OpenCritic | 53 |
IGDB | 51 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC, Subscription |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Series | Fallout |
Fallout | |
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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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Game code only (no disc).[1] | |||
Bethesda.net | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. Runs without Bethesda.net Launcher after installation, in-game login required. | |||
GamersGate | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Steam | Wastelanders Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require a Bethesda.net account[2] and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Version differences
- The Wastelanders Deluxe Edition includes the "Raiders Content Bundle" and "Settlers Content Bundle".
- The Tricentennial Edition includes the "Tricentennial Pack". This version is no longer available to purchase digitally.
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= uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0 |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout 76\ |
Microsoft Store | |
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 | Use Fallout 76 Multi-Mon Interface/HUD. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Native support added in update.[3] However, UI and menus are stretched.[4] | ||
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. No option to disable. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA. No option to disable. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default, may cause input lag. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | As of Patch 1.0.2.3, the 63 FPS lock has been removed.[5] Higher framerates require disabling internal Vsync. See Vertical sync (Vsync). |
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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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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 | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
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 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Network
- Push to talk was added in an update.[6]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod. | ||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Icons don't show up in the Atomic Shop [7]
Remove [Archive] section from Fallout76Custom.ini or manually update .ba2 archive list.
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Note
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Player character continuously falls through world [8]
Remove [Archive] section from Fallout76Custom.ini or manually update .ba2 archive list.
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Note
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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) | 60 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)"
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-supports-ultrawide-resolutions-with-a-simple-ini-tweak/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/cl8628/bethesda_please_fix_219_its_broken/
- ↑ https://bethesda.net/en/article/yzCWHFufFm0iUEyc4UWgA/upcoming-fallout-76-patch-notes-december-4-2018
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fallout 76 Patch Notes – December 11, 2018 - last accessed on 2018-12-11
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/a355xo/bug_thumbnails_not_showing_up_in_atomic_shop/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/b0p5zc/keep_falling_through_the_world_and_dying/