Fallout 76 Upgrade Testing

Bethesda Begins Public Testing for Enhanced Fallout 76 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Bethesda has announced that it is beginning public testing in June for native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76, available to anyone who already owns the game to download from the relevant digital stores. After the tests conclude, Bethesda plans to release the update later this summer, positioning the upgrade as a meaningful current-gen overhaul rather than a remaster. The enhancements include performance and visual improvements such as targeting 60 frames per second, adding variable refresh rate support on compatible displays, and improving draw distances and shadows. Resolution support will vary by platform, with native 4K available on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 Pro (and 1440p on standard PS5), while earlier-generation consoles continue at 1080p. Multiple outlets note the move comes years after Fallout 76 debuted in 2018, as the game’s playerbase has grown in recent years, including after the Fallout TV series boosted interest. Bethesda is using the community testing window to surface and fix issues before the final console release.

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