Bethesda to release Fallout 76 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Bethesda has announced that its online survival game, Fallout 76, will receive native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles later this summer. The publisher confirmed the long-awaited current-generation update alongside the release of the game's latest "Infestation" content patch.

Public testing for the new console versions will begin this month. Players who already own Fallout 76 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to download the test versions for their respective current-generation platforms at no additional cost. Bethesda stated that once testing is completed, the full update is planned for release in the summer.

The upgrade aims to fully leverage the newer hardware. Key improvements include a targeted 60 frames-per-second performance across all current-generation platforms, improved draw distances, and enhanced shadows. The update will support 4K resolution on Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and the PS5 Pro. The base PS5 and PS4 Pro will support 1440p resolution, while last-generation consoles will continue to run at 1080p. The update will also add support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on compatible displays for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PS5 Pro.