Despite the mixed response from its initial release, Fallout 76 still maintains a dedicated fanbase of players that log on each week, if not daily. Aware of this and aiming to continue improving the game for their players, Bethesda Game Studios has posted their roadmap plans for 2022. It is summarized mostly, but they uncover the details fans can expect to see updated into the game for each season of the year.
In Spring, they are introducing an all-new seasonal event called Invaders From Beyond. In this map-wide event, players encounter UFO appearances and aliens. Defeat the invaders and destroy their deployed Brainwave Siphons before they complete their ”research”. This patch also brings improvements and changes to Fallout Worlds, including the ability to earn S.C.O.R.E. on daily and weekly challenges, new settings for C.A.M.P. buildings, PvP settings, disabling VATS, and Legendary Perks.
In Summer, they will bring the Test Your Metal update which comes with three new public events: Test Your Metal, Eviction Notice, and Moonshine Jamboree. Fallout 1st members can expect scoreboard improvements like exclusive challenges, increased S.C.O.R.E. earn rate, and exclusive board ranks.
Then, in the Fall, Expeditions: The Pitt arrives and introduces a whole new way to play Fallout 76. Accessed by a new hub in Whitespring, players will venture outside of Appalachia for the first time in the game. This update introduces repeatable off-site Missions where players will earn new rewards, meet new NPCs with quests and dialogue trees, and reintroduces the Trogs, an enemy first seen in Fallout 3‘s The Pitt.
Finally, in Winter, an entrepreneur of the wasteland has kicked the tires and uncapped the pre-war Nuka-World on Tour travelling roadshow. The roadshow has set its sights on the Ash Heap region of Appalachia. Players can anticipate new Public Events with this update including a new Region Boss Public Event. Earn loot, explore the grounds, and interact with new NPCs to learn more about the show.
This news came from the official Fallout blog where they simplify what they are bringing to Fallout 76 in each season this year. Honestly, it’s great to see this game continue to get some attention from the developers as they continue to keep the game interesting for their concurrent player base. Which season update are you most excited about?
