Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 is receiving native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, offering improved graphics and performance over the original last-gen ports [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The next-gen versions target 60 frames per second and feature enhanced draw distances, shadows, 4K support on Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS5 Pro, along with variable refresh rate support on compatible displays [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
PS5 base models and PS4 Pro users will be limited to a 1440p output, while Xbox Series S and base last-gen consoles will run the game at 1080p resolution [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Bethesda has not yet confirmed crossplay for the new versions but said they are "looking into it" [1, 3].
Fallout 76 originally launched in 2018 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One without native next-gen releases when Sony and Microsoft launched their new consoles in late 2020 [2, 4, 5]. This upgrade marks its first official native next-gen update.
Public testing of the new versions will begin in June 2026. All Fallout 76 owners can download the test versions from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store during this phase, according to Bethesda, who stated, "Available to everyone who owns Fallout 76, you will be able to download the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 test versions from the Xbox and PlayStation Stores. Once testing is completed, we plan on releasing the update later this summer!" [2]
Alongside the next-gen test launch, Bethesda released the "Infestations" content update and Season 25 features on June 2, 2026 [1, 2, 5, 4]. A seasonal fishing event adding new fish species is scheduled to start on June 23, 2026 [5].
The full next-gen update release is planned for later in summer 2026, provided testing reveals no major issues [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
