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Fallout 76
Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Join millions of players as you explore, build, quest, and triumph in a massive open-world multiplayer adventure.
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Developer description
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Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Join millions of players as you explore, build, quest, and triumph in a massive open-world multiplayer adventure.
Greetings from Fallout 76 – Don't be a Stranger
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. Join millions of players as you explore, build, quest, and triumph in a massive open-world multiplayer adventure.
It is Reclamation Day, 2102: Play solo or co-op as your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge from your shelter to reclaim the wilderness of West Virginia 25 years after the Great War tore the world asunder.
Years of FREE Updates
Fallout 76 is continually growing, with years of free updates and map expansions, plus an extensive calendar of in-game events. There's always something new to discover as Appalachia evolves.
Forge your Survivor
Build the survivor you want using Fallout's iconic S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system.…
Player sentiment
What players actually say
72%positive · Mostly Positive
83.9K English reviews · Oct 21, 2026“This game is very fun as i did buy the game again on here as i have around 3k hours on my PlayStation i will recommend the game to anyone when you can get it on sale for around $10 i will not pay full price for it. Only problem i have with the game is its not cross progression with my other account on PlayStation ot…”
DustyPitViper
5.5h played · 0 helpful
“Very fun game to play and chill though starting out it can feel daunting as there is so much to the game and the lore but the show really did help me push through that initial pain of playing this game and truly enjoy it and the wasteland as a whole. Performance wise the game does very well just make sure to cap the…”
PeterTheRuler
27.3h played · 0 helpful
“I love this dumb game, but there are issues. If you like life sims and looter shooters, you’ll probably feel at home here and the community is honestly the best. The atom shop and score board can be a bit of a drag, but despite what the comments say you can get everything you NEED for free in the game with stamps a…”
MakeshiftRiot
1090h played · 1 helpful
“I've played this game for years. Does it have faults? Absolutely! Have I spent over 1500 hours on the game? Yeppers!!! I love the PC community, being able to play with my family, and the ability to create multiple camps. There are lots of playstyles and builds to choose from, so I don't get bored. I take breaks ever…”
gwynera
1508h played · 1 helpful
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Media
Screenshots
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Specs
System requirements
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minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 96 GB available space
recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 96 GB available space
FAQ
Common questions
When was Fallout 76 released?＋
Steam lists the release date as Apr 14, 2020.
What platforms is Fallout 76 available on?＋
Windows
How is Fallout 76 reviewed on Steam?＋
Mostly Positive — 72% of 83.9K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 21, 2026.