Fallout 76
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
- Released
- 2018
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Platforms
- 6 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 96 GB
What is Fallout 76?
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 14 November 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Action RPG |
| Languages | 13 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q54497595, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Fallout 76 received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Input
- Partial Controller Support
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | partial support |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Yes |
| In-game purchases | Yes |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 96 GB |
| Add-on content | 3 DLC listed |
| Age gate | 17+ |
Content descriptors
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Fallout 76 on 30 August 2026 and counted what they mention. These are complaints, not confirmed defects: we have not reproduced any of them, and a review describes one person's machine. What the counts tell you is which problems more than one person ran into.
- Monetisation inside the game22 of 300 (7%)
Well, Microsoft just laid off 22 employees at Bethesda including Fallout 76's Quest Design Lead, Quest Designer, QA Tester and the monetization team who boosted prices and reduced content in the game's microtransaction center, the Atom Shop.
Steam review, 9 July 2026 · 923 hours played · 145 readers marked it helpfulWith the almost requirement for fallout 1st plus the recurring money from the battle pass you would really think this game would have a lot less bugs, but no.
Steam review, 4 August 2026 · 254 hours played · 63 readers marked it helpful - Crashes and freezes21 of 300 (7%)
Players on console editions often find themselves unable to play the game due to crashing at launch, or visiting the "wrong" parts of the map, or trying to load their new C.A.M.P.
Steam review, 9 July 2026 · 923 hours played · 145 readers marked it helpfulIn the middle of this raid, the server crashes, when i log back on everything is gone :D Another big point that i feel is very much missing.
Steam review, 5 July 2026 · 83 hours played · 7 readers marked it helpful - Performance and stutter15 of 300 (5%)
PC players can fiddle around with .ini files to improve the game's horrible hardware optimization, but that requires some technical knowhow and modding confidence that not everyone has.
Steam review, 9 July 2026 · 923 hours played · 145 readers marked it helpful> Brutal Performance on Modern Hardware: Even with high-end, performant modern PC hardware, the game remains a struggle to run smoothly—frequently choking during crowded events due to engine caps, CPU bottlenecks, and outdated optimization.
Steam review, 27 August 2026 · 105 hours played · 3 readers marked it helpful
A further 16 reviews call the game buggy or broken without saying how, which is why they are counted separately rather than assigned to a theme. Counted by keyword across review text, so a review discussing two problems is counted under both. Read the reviews yourself.
Games like Fallout 76
24 games overlap with Fallout 76 on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Fallout 4 VR, Metro Exodus and Will To Live Online.
Common questions about Fallout 76
What platforms is Fallout 76 on?
Fallout 76 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Steam Deck. It first released in 2018.
How much does Fallout 76 cost?
$39.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Fallout 76?
72% of 140,429 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mostly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Fallout 76 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Fallout 76 as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Fallout 76 download?
96 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.