Bethesda has released a new update for Fallout 76 that players can download on all available platforms. While this latest update lacked significant new content, the patch notes reveal numerous changes and bug fixes, which should improve the gameplay experience for Fallout 76 players.
Fallout 76 has come a long way since its initial release in 2018. The game looked to put a new spin on the traditional Fallout experience by adding multiplayer. Unfortunately, the reception to Fallout 76 was generally negative when it first came out, with players critical of many issues, including a lack of NPCs and serious bugs. Despite this early negativity, Bethesda has continued to support the game over the last seven years, and opinions towards the action RPG have improved. For example, the developer has introduced new NPCs, tweaked some core systems, and expanded the map. In addition to major content updates, Fallout 76 often receives patches to improve the experience.
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Fallout 76 Update for January 2026 Makes Some Quality-of-Life Changes
The most recent of these updates was released on January 20, moving the game to Version 1.7.23.11. Bethesda recently shared the patch notes, giving players an idea of the changes and improvements made to Appalachia and Burning Springs. The list of changes is long, covering a range of topics, such as Armor, C.A.M.P., Challenges, Quests, and more. While this update is available on all the game’s platforms, the download sizes vary. On PC, the download size is 14.7 GB on Steam and 26.7 GB on the Microsoft Store. Meanwhile, Update 1.7.23.11 is 28.9 GB on Xbox and 12.8 GB on PlayStation.
A quick look at the patch notes reveals that this update focused primarily on quality-of-life updates. For example, a list of fixes has been made to the C.A.M.P. Feature, making it easier to build bases in Fallout 76. Besides C.A.M.P. Improvements, one highlight for some players was the option to now wear additional headwear and eyeglasses with the Ulysses Mask. There were also some changes to the All Rise melee weapon, and the Elementalist Legendary Mod has been tweaked to grant +5 Rad Resistance. Numerous other fixes have been implemented for things related to gameplay and UI. Additionally, Bethesda has resolved some issues with Quests.
Besides the changes and fixes, Bethesda acknowledged some outstanding issues still in need of addressing. Notably, the developer said it is working on a fix for the Gleaming Depths Weekly Challenge and has temporarily deactivated it until a solution can be found. Furthermore, the developer noted that French voiceover support for the Burning Springs Update is not available. Currently, it is recommended to use subtitles for those who prefer French.
These changes to Fallout 76 in the latest update should make the game more enjoyable for players who continue to return seven years after its initial launch. However, players on Reddit have pointed out that many bugs still need to be addressed. Notably, a fix for an issue with foliage clipping through C.A.M.P. Builds was missing from the patch notes. However, the developer has pointed out that a fix is coming in a future update. It should also be noted that not everyone was happy with the change that requires player Ghouls to need a disguise to enter Crater Core and Fort Atlas.
It will be interesting to see what Bethesda has planned for Fallout 76 in the coming months. Console players already know they are getting native versions for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 sometime this year. However, the developer has teased other potential content, with some thinking a new Cryptid could be coming to Fallout 76. Ultimately, players will have to wait and see what Bethesda has in the works.
Fallout 76 Update Version 1.7.23.11 - Patch Notes
Check the download sizes below for today’s update on your platform of choice:
- PC (Steam): 14.7 GB
- PC (Microsoft Store): 26.7 GB
- Xbox: 28.9 GB
- PlayStation: 12.8 GB
Armor (and Clothing)
- Adrenal and Lucid Armor mods should now have their dynamic names appear on Armors that have the Legendary Effect.
- Fixed an issue where the Cutthroat Helmet had different color schemes between Pip-Boy preview and when worn on a character.
- Additional headwear and eyeglasses can now be worn with the Ulysses Mask.
- The Deathclaw Tamer Hat will no longer remove a player's facial hair.
- Fixed an issue which caused the gloves on the male variant of the "Rust Raider Light Outfit" to clip in first person with some weapons.
- Fixed an issue which caused the gloves on the female variant of the "Rust Raider Medium Outfit" to clip in first person with some weapons.
C.A.M.P.
- Wall Mounted Oven description now contains "Collects Meat over time".
- Pumpkin Pie description now contains "Collects Slices of Pumpkin Pie over time".
- Fixed an issue that could cause the visual effects to disappear from the Hunting Lodge Fireplace.
- Industrial Fusion Core Recharger no longer emits sound effects when unpowered.
- Fixed an issue with the Winter Retreat Prefab did not properly display windows from the inside.
- Addressed missing collision in the Dino Bite Gift Shop.
- Fixed a mismatch between icon and actual appearance of the Red Shingle Wallpaper.
- Increased size of the icon of the Medicine Cabinet Stash Box.
- Reduced the brightness of the icons for the Farmers Market Letters Set.
- Fixed inconsistent footstep sound effects in the Wrangler Casino Shelter.
- Fixed an issue which caused the Ohio River Docks to incorrectly state they had to be placed on foundations.
- The Abraxodyne Truck now costs the correct amount of materials to craft.
- The Car Grill lights now point where you'd expect them to.
- Fixed the health values of the Bounty Board C.A.M.P. Item to match similar C.A.M.P. Item values.
- Fixed an issue which blocked camp Allies from being able to correctly path around the "Radscorpion Agitator".
- The Babydoll Head Bobber now bobs as a bobber should.
- Fixed an issue which caused the text to appear backwards for the "A Fresh Delight!" And "Build Mass with Sass" posters.
- The back of the 'Build Mass with Sass Poster' poster no longer mirrors the front.
- The word 'Frame' Removed from title "Blood X Rust" photo frame.
Challenges
- Fixed an issue where the Super Duper Mart Cooler didn't unlock for players after collecting Abraxodyne Intel Briefcases.
- Burning Springs "Discover Location" challenges should now trigger when players enter the required area(s).
- Challenges that are being tracked and have been rerolled will now properly display the expiration timer.
- Deploying a C.A.M.P. Near Checkpoint Ridge will now correctly complete the challenge to "Deploy a C.A.M.P. In Burning Springs".
Events
- Gearin' Up: The Beastmaster now correctly comments based on if you have completed the event before.
Localization
- All of Windy's dialogue has been localized in most supported languages. Please see our known issues below for more information.
- The Ghoul's opening lines have all been localized in most supported languages. Please see our known issues below for more information.
- Loan Shark's VO is now properly localized in Italian.
- Pop's VO should now properly localized in Japanese.
- Multiple Legendary Mods are now correctly translated in Japanese.
- Fixed an issue which caused "Show map region name markers" to appear as debug text in non-English languages.
- Fixed an issue where Outfits were not properly translated in German.
Gameplay
- If the player is disconnected as part of their first Grunt Hunt, the hunt will now properly reload rather than being stuck without a target.
- Silas and Eugene no longer resurrect when relogging after completing 'Prove Your Resolve' or 'Execute Silas'.
- Player Ghouls now require a disguise to enter Crater Core and Fort Atlas again.
- Starlight Drive In: Fixed an issue that could cause the projector to disappear when turned off.
- Ash Cave: Updated fishing locations within this area.
- Various map markers (player, nukes, corpses) now display properly on the map for areas introduced with The Ghoul Within update.
- Fixed animation issues with the Atomic Cast Fishing Rod.
- Fixed an issue where Cletus Brimstone's Fire Cloak AOE was being applied to players outside of the encounter.
- Head Hunts: Fixed an issue that could cause Head Hunts to not complete if the target was killed too quickly.
- Slocum's Fat Stack lights will now correctly stay on when fast traveling away and back to the camp.
- Added a Legendary Exchange Machine to Hocking Hills Station.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the Abraxo caches to not respawn as intended.
- Fixed an issue where the Deathclaw Handler was not targeting the player correctly.
- Prickeye Salad now correctly provides damage resistance and reduces hunger.
Workshop
- Public Workshops now properly display their provided materials in green when in the Workshop Menu.
- Fixed some cases where the Atomic Shop symbol on a C.A.M.P. Object thumbnail incorrectly showed as unlocked when the object was not owned.
- Fixed an issue with the Dino Golf Volcano showing in multiple Workshop categories, now only displaying in Decorations -> Outdoor.
- Ghoul Vault Boy and Ghoul Vault Girl lamps are no longer described as needing power in the Workshop.
- Seasons C.A.M.P. Rewards should appear in the Workshop's New category after they are claimed.
Weapons
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All Rise
- Add the Juggernauts and Steady Legendary Mods to the default mods. This does not affect existing items.
- Increased the unique effect from +10 HP to +50 HP.
Legendary Mods
- Elementalist now grants +5 Rad Resistance.
- The effects of the Elementalist Legendary Mod now display correctly in the Item Card.
UI
- Fixed an issue where recipes in certain languages did not display correctly.
- Made improvements to the mouse cursor positioning when setting/selecting item quantities.
- Adrenal Legendary mod description field is no longer blank in the Pip-Boy.
- Power Armor no longer appears as a valid option in the description of the Reflex mod box.
- Updated Help Menus for "Death" and "Fast Travel" to include Highway Town.
- Fixed index issue in Workshop Menus that caused some items to not appear.
- Fixed grammatical errors in the Athens National Guard Armory Terminal.
- Reflex mod effect should now be properly displayed on the Pip-Boy.
- “Build” button in Workshop menu while using a gamepad is no longer listed in the hint bar.
- Fixed a spelling issue with the Glowing Fasnacht Buffoon mask.
- Increased the Pip-Boy preview size of the Action Abe Plushie.
- Fixed the name of the Razorback Rucksack in the Workbench menu and the Crafting menu.
- Fixed multiple instances of reward HUD notifications displaying incorrectly when unlocking.
- Fixed typo causing the Tailgate Bed to appear as “Taligate Bed” in game.
- The life percentage meter no longer changes from yellow to black after leaving the idle animation.
Quest
- Fixed an issue in “Welcoming Committee” where players cannot interact with Silas or the Rust King if they are a Ghoul wearing a disguise.
- Insurrection: Fixed some issues with character hellos and idles
- Dirty Laundry: Fixed an issue which could cause an objective to change without talking to Bodhi.
- Dirty Laundry: Fixed an issue which caused one of the objectives to change for players earlier than intended.
- Dirty Laundry: Fixed an issue where quest progression would skip the “Collect Abraxodyne intel briefcases (0/8)” objective.
- Fixed an issue which caused The Loan Shark to stop saying his dialogue options.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the Deathclaw to become stuck during “Prove Your Resolve”.
- Fixed a visual issue with the Ambush Captains power armor.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed Voice Lines for the Hocking Hills Station Robot. It should have more to say now!
- Fixed an issue where the Ulysses Outfit was clipping when equipped on female characters.
- Fixed incorrect bullet decals displaying when various unfortunate impaled heads in Burning Springs were shot.
- Corrected misaligned animations on the Dino Peaks Photo Board.
- Fixed an issue where the Deputy Badge Backpack Flair stated it was craftable in Armor Workbenches, instead of the correct Tinker's Workbench.
- Fixed issues with some NPCs in Highway Town T-Posing on sleeping bags.
- Mounted Armored Deathclaw Head can no longer be sold to NPC vendors.
- Fixed issues with Player Ghoul characters clipping through collars on various outfits.
- The Responder Medallion Flair will no longer stretch oddly while moving around.
- Enlarged the icon for the Head Hunt Flair in the Workshop menu.
- The Rust King flag has been removed from locations outside his direct influence.
- Travelling away from another player will no longer kick them from a trade menu.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the Special Loadouts Menu to appear blank when using the Punch Card Machine as a new character.
- Fixed an issue which allowed teammates to see the stored items in a teammates camp menu.
Known Issues
Missing French Voice Over
Due to production difficulties, voiceover support for Burning Springs Update is not available in French. For the best experience, we recommend enabling subtitles in the game. We look forward to bringing back French voice over as soon as possible and appreciate your understanding.
Gleaming Depths Weekly Challenge Temporarily Removed
The Gleaming Depths Weekly Challenge has been temporarily deactivated while the team investigates a reported issue with the challenge.
Fallout 76
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 54 /100 Critics Rec: 9%
WHERE TO PLAY
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim and Fallout 4, welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fell, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers—chosen from the nation’s best and brightest – emerge into post-nuclear America on Reclamation Day, 2102. Play solo or join together as you explore, quest, build, and triumph against the wasteland’s greatest threats. Explore a vast wasteland, devastated by nuclear war, in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story. Experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Expand southward to Skyline Valley – a brand-new region of Appalachia. Investigate the cause of the electric storm circling overhead and unveil the mystery around Vault 63 and its dwellers, including a shocking new Ghoul type – The Lost.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- no
- Cross Save
- no
- Franchise
- Fallout
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
- How Long To Beat
- 34 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- No
- File Size Xbox Series
- 97 GB (May 2024)
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
