People are returning to West Virginia in Fallout 76: Wastelanders. Two opposing factions are fighting for the upper hand as the secrets of West Virginia are revealed, and you will be the one to tip the scales. The Settlers have come to find a new home, and the Raiders have come to exploit them. Your choices will have lasting effects on the world and the lives of these newcomers. Embark on a new questline, forge alliances with the competing factions, and uncover the truth of what's hidden in the mountains.



Play Wastelanders, a free expansion for Fallout 76, when it releases for Steam on April 14, 2020.

Wastelanders includes:

• New Main Quest - Uncover the secrets of West Virginia by playing through an all-new main quest, starting from the moment you leave Vault 76.
  
• Human NPCs - Befriend or betray new neighbors who have come to rebuild, and experience Appalachia through the eyes of its residents.
  
• New Creatures and Gear - Take down newly mutated creatures finding their way to the region and earn the highest tier of weapons and armor.
  
• Choices and Reputation - Alter the fates of those you meet with dialogue trees. Decisions affect your standing with each faction through an all-new reputation system.
  
• Game Optimizations - Many optimization and interface improvements, including a new way to track your quests as you explore the wasteland.

The launch of Fallout 76: Wastelanders is upon us and people have returned to West Virginia hoping to find a home (and maybe some fortune) in its vast wilderness.

To help you prepare for what you’ll encounter in this huge new expansion (free for Fallout 76 owners!), we’ve assembled a handful of features that detail the new main questline, introduce you to some of the new faces you’ll encounter and locations you’ll discover, and explain the new features.

Find out how you can play Wastelanders if you’re not already a Fallout 76 owner here.


Wastelanders Preview & Gameplay Video
Dialogue System Preview

Allies System
Reputation System
New Events
Quest UI Improvements



Wastelanders Revealed
The Settlers & The Raiders
Duchess & Mort

Watoga Underground

When Fallout 76’s Wastelanders expansion launches on April 14, the entire game (including Wastelanders) will also be launching on Steam. Of course, many of our PC fans who have played the game through the Bethesda.net Launcher would also like to have the option to play on Steam, so we have a special offer just for you. From now through 11:59pm ET, April 12, if you have already purchased Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, you have the opportunity to get the game on Steam, including Wastelanders.

All you have to do to get your free Steam copy of Fallout 76 is go here and link your Steam account to your Bethesda.net account before 11:59pm ET, April 12. When the Steam version is available, you will automatically receive your Fallout 76 entitlement.

Please note, you will not be able to transfer your Atoms or Fallout 1st membership balance between Bethesda.net and Steam. Additionally, Atoms you earn are specific to one platform or the other. However, items you have purchased through the Atomic Shop will be available in both Bethesda.net and Steam.

As a reminder, Wastelanders is a free expansion for players who already own the base game and you will not have to make an additional purchase to receive this new content. If you don’t already have the base game, you’ll be able to get the Wastelanders edition on April 14. Get the full breakdown of each available game bundle here.


If you haven’t purchased Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, we still have a surprise for you when you join us on Steam. From April 14 through April 28, if you buy Fallout 76 on Steam (either the standard Fallout 76: Wastelanders version or the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition), you will receive the Fallout Classic Collection – a bundle that includes Fallout 1, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics – for free! Those who own the game on Bethesda.net and activate their free Steam copy will also receive the Fallout Classic Collection during that two-week post-launch window.


We know you may have some other questions relating to this Steam news and we wanted to make sure we covered off on some of the major ones that may pop up.

Does my progress carry over between Steam and Bethesda.net?

All game progress carries. Atoms and Fallout 1st membership entitlements are the only parts which are not integrated due to technical limitations.

Will there be achievements?

Steam has the same achievements that are on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Be mindful that you will need to start a new character if you wish to obtain some of the quest-related or level-related achievements.

If I move to Steam can I still play with my friends on Bethesda.net?

Yep! Your friends list on Bethesda.net is the same as the one on Steam. So, all PC players can play together, regardless of launcher.

Will my Atoms transfer from my Bethesda.net account to my Steam account?

No. Your Atoms will not be transferrable from Bethesda.net to Steam. However, if you use your Atoms to purchase items from the Atomic Shop, these items will carry over to your Steam account if you’re logging in with the same Bethesda.net username.

Can I get a refund or transfer my Atoms from Bethesda.net to Steam, and vice versa?

Unless you would otherwise be entitled to a refund under our Terms of Service, unfortunately, we will not be able to transfer or refund Atoms. We recommend spending your Atoms prior to switching launchers.

What happens when I buy Atomic Shop items using my Steam account and then log into my Bethesda.net account?

All owned items go with you regardless of which PC platform you are using to launch the game. Anything you buy in Bethesda.net will show up in Steam and vice versa.

I have Fallout 76 on PS4 or Xbox. Will I also get access to Wastelanders on Steam?

Only PC players on Bethesda.net will be able receive Fallout 76 on Steam.

Will you transfer my Fallout 1st entitlement from Bethesda.net to Steam?

Due to technical limitations, Fallout 1st memberships and Atoms cannot be transferred automatically from Bethesda.net to Steam. If you currently have a Fallout 1st annual membership, we encourage you to inform our Customer Support team to see what options are available to you.

Do I have to download the game again if I already have it downloaded on the Bethesda.net launcher?

Yes, you will need to download the game via Steam.

If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Support team.

Friends,

Like others around the world, we’re dealing with the critical situation that’s currently affecting so many of us and our communities. For the safety of everyone, we have transitioned to remote work, and are limiting our in-person interactions.

This has obviously changed the way we work, but rest assured that critical services for all our live games are fully operating.

However, this has affected our ability to do the final testing we need for Wastelanders and we must move the release date a week, from April 7 to April 14. We’ve done everything we can to minimize the delay and can’t wait for everyone to play. A special thanks to all our Private Test Server players for all your help.

We know this is a stressful time, and we can’t thank you enough for all the support you’ve given each other and us. We’re humbled to have such an incredible community that has stuck with us through ups and downs. It means the world to us, especially in times like this.

Stay safe, and thanks again,

Bethesda Game Studios

The wait is almost over. Soon new faces will flow into the wilds of West Virginia and it will be up to you to welcome them with open arms (or loaded weapons). We are excited to share that Fallout 76 owners will be able to experience the Wastelanders expansion for free on April 14 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC through Bethesda.net. Fallout 76 will also be coming to Steam on April 14, and Wastelanders will be available to anyone who purchases the standard or deluxe editions of the game. In addition to introducing fully voiced NPCs to the world of Fallout 76, Wastelanders brings a brand-new main questline, new locations, new enemies, new weapons, a new reputation system and much more. Get ready for Wastelanders with a new trailer and learn more about how you’ll be able to play it on April 14.

Current Fallout 76 owners will not need to purchase any additional content in order to play Wastelanders when it launches. This expansion is completely free for Fallout 76 owners. For those who want more, we’re also offering for purchase two Faction-themed content bundles, as well as a combination bundle, which will give players access to exclusive cosmetic and C.A.M.P. items.

The following bundles will be available for purchase by Fallout 76 owners:
Raider Content Bundle (US $19.99/UK £15.99)

• Mine Car Planter – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
  
• Raider C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Raider edge
  
• Raider Stash Box – Raider-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
  
• Raider Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Crater
  
• Raider Pathfinder Outfit – Look like another resident of Crater with this outfit (includes mask and bandana)
  
• Raider Conquest Loot Bag – Raider-style Loot bag, complete with skull
  
• Raider Pillager Backpack – A Raider-style backpack
  
• Raider Marauder Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance for your Power Armor based on the Crater Raiders

Settler Content Bundle (US $19.99/UK £15.99)

• Garden Truckbed Trailer – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
  
• Settler C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Settler appearance
  
• Settler Stash Box – Settler-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
  
• Settler Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Foundation
  
• Settler Mechanic Outfit – Look like another resident of Foundation with this outfit (includes hat)
  
• Settler Traveler Loot Bag – Settler-style Loot bag that looks like a travel case
  
• Settler Relief Backpack – A Settler-style backpack
  
• Settler Vigilante Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance based on the Foundation Settlers

Raider and Settler Content Bundle (US $29.99/UK £24.99)

• Includes both sets of the items listed above

For those who haven’t jumped into Fallout 76 yet, you can pick up either the Fallout 76: Wastelanders (US $29.99/UK £34.99) edition of the game, which includes the base game content and the Wastelanders expansion, or the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition (US $59.99/UK £49.99) , which includes the full game and all content from the Raider and Settler Content Bundle detailed above. The Deluxe Edition is only available for digital purchase.

When Wastelanders launches on April 14, Fallout 76 will also make its way onto Steam. Both the Fallout 76: Wastelanders version and the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition will be available for purchase in the Steam store. You’ll also be able to pick up Atoms, a Fallout 1st membership, the Tricentennial Pack, and the Raider and Settler Content Bundle through Steam.

If you already have Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, you will not be able to transfer your Atoms or Fallout 1st membership balance between Bethesda.net and Steam. Additionally, Atoms you earn are specific to one or the other platform. However, items you have purchased through the Atomic Shop will be shared across both platforms – Bethesda.net and Steam.

We also have a special surprise for those joining us on Steam! From April 14 through April 28, if you buy Fallout 76 on Steam (either the standard Fallout 76: Wastelanders version or the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition), you will receive the Fallout Classic Collection - a bundle that includes Fallout 1, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics - for Free!

As always, keep an eye on the Inside the Vault series on Fallout.com for future updates on Wastelanders and all things Fallout 76.