Fallout 76 Gets Native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Support This Summer
After years of backward compatibility only, Fallout 76 finally gets a native current-gen version with performance and visual upgrades timed for late summer 2026.
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Bethesda Game Studios announced native support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76. Public testing begins in June, with an official update planned for late summer 2026. The update targets 60fps, improved draw distance, shadows, and 4K resolution on compatible hardware.
Bethesda Game Studios confirmed on Tuesday that Fallout 76 will receive native support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The online RPG has been playable on current consoles only through backward compatibility since the new hardware launched. A public test open to all owners of the game begins this June, and the full update is scheduled for late summer 2026.
The native version targets 60fps across all Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 5 Pro models. It also adds improved draw distance, better shadows, 4K resolution support on Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS5 Pro (with a compatible display), and VRR support on all current-gen consoles. PlayStation 5 and PS4 Pro will support 1440p, while older consoles remain at 1080p. Bethesda said participation details for the test will be shared on official social media channels.
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