Fallout 76 Patch Notes Overview

Fallout 76, the online multiplayer action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, has seen numerous updates since its release. These updates have aimed to improve gameplay, fix bugs, and enhance the overall player experience. Here's a summary of some of the key updates and patch notes from recent releases:

Recent Updates

July 23, 2024 Update (Version 1.7.13.12)

• Quality of Life Improvements: This update included changes to help screens and loading screens related to leveling and perks.

• Weapons: The Gauss Pistol saw improvements in uncharged damage. Players can now revert Tire Irons and Walking Canes to their base appearance when removing skins.

September 3, 2024 Update (Milepost Zero, Patch 54)

• Legendary Crafting: Legendary Cores were discontinued, and several weapon damage adjustments were made:

  • Gauss Shotgun: Increased damage.

  • Floater Freezer Grenades: Increased damage.

  • Thorn Armor: Adjusted damage.

  • Cremator’s Burn: Reduced Damage over Time to align with weapon damage bonuses.

March 18, 2025 Update (Season 20: Ghoul Within, Update 2.03)

• Sneak Damage Multipliers: Adjusted for several weapons, including the 10mm, Alien Blaster, and Pipe Bolt-Action.

• Legendary Mods: Fixed bugs with Legendary Mod Boxes and specific mods like Pounder’s and Battle-Loader’s.

• Perks: Changes to various perks, such as reducing ranks for Barbarian and Bodyguards, and adjusting effects for Demolition Expert and Cap Collector.

In addition to these updates, players in Fallout 76 have also seen improvements in the way they can earn and manage Fallout 76 caps, the currency used to purchase items from other players and robot merchants. Over time, Bethesda has balanced the economy to ensure caps are earned and spent effectively, enhancing the trading dynamics within the game. This has encouraged a robust player-driven market where players can exchange caps for valuable items, fostering a sense of community and inter-player commerce.

March 18, 2025 Update (Glow of the Ghoul, Patch 58)

• Weapons: The V63 Laser Carbine is now craftable for all players, and several issues with weapon displays and mods were fixed.

• Miscellaneous Fixes: SCORE Boosts now work correctly in Private Worlds, and other minor fixes were implemented.

Historical Updates

December 4, 2018 Patch

• Stability and Bug Fixes: Improved game stability, increased stash storage, and fixed several bugs, including issues with nuke silos, turrets, and perk card duplicates.

Fallout 76 continues to evolve with regular updates addressing player concerns and enhancing gameplay. From quality of life improvements to weapon balance changes, these updates reflect Bethesda's ongoing commitment to refining the Fallout 76 experience. As new updates are released, players can expect further enhancements to the game's mechanics and features.