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Fallout 76
Fallout 76
RPG
Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda Softworks·$39.99
Jan 24, 2023 · 42mo ago

Fallout 76 Update Notes – January 24, 2023

AI summary1mo

Update 1.7.2.18 focuses on removing illegal weapon mods, fixing various C.A.M.P. and event bugs, and adjusting melee weapon perk interactions.

Buffs10

  • Weapons
    • VATS:The Flamer now hits enemies more efficiently in VATS and no longer displays false damage numbers.
    • VATS:Mr. Handy Buzzblade now costs less Action Points to use in VATS.HigherLower
    • Scrapping Radium Rifles is now more rewarding for unlocking weapon modifications.StandardIncreased
  • Melee WeaponsThe Cultist Dagger and Bowie Knife are now compatible with weapon modifications.NoYes
  • RadAway DilutedThe debuff timer for RadAway Diluted has been significantly reduced from 2 hours to 7 minutes.2h7m m
  • Sunshine OilSunshine Oil now correctly applies Damage Resistance and scales with the Herbivore mutation.IncorrectCorrect
  • C.A.M.P.s
    • 9 Ball Table:Using the 9 Ball Table now correctly grants a +2 Charisma buff.0+2
    • Spore Plant Bed:The Spore Plant Bed now correctly provides the Well Rested bonus upon use.NoneActive
  • Nuka-World on Tour
    • Public Events:All Nuka-World on Tour Public Events now correctly reward Legendary Cores upon completion.NoneAdded
    • Seismic Activity:The 'Seismic Activity' event now correctly rewards players with Ultracite Scrap.NoneAdded

Nerfs1

  • WeaponsIllegal mods that cannot be obtained in-game are now removed, potentially decreasing weapon damage for affected players.PresentRemoved

Other changes3

  • Melee WeaponsDeathclaw Gauntlets and Meat Hooks now exclusively benefit from Unarmed perks rather than One Handed perks.One HandedUnarmed
  • General
    • Gunpowder has been reclassified as a junk/scrap item for better inventory management.
    • Players can now choose to reject Shared Perks from team members via a new gameplay setting.

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Patch history

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  1. Fallout 76 Update Notes – March 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026 · 4mo

    A maintenance update focusing on bug fixes for the Chainsaw Flamer, Pip-Boy functionality, and general stability following The Backwoods update.

    +91
  2. Fallout 76 Update Notes – February 9, 2026Feb 9, 2026 · 5mo

    A small priority update focusing on bug fixes for the Pip-Boy, C.A.M.P. building, enemy scaling, and combat status effects.

    +12
  3. Burning Springs Update - December 11, 2025Dec 11, 2025 · 7mo

    A small hotfix addressing CAMP placement bugs, item unlocks, and disabling problematic abilities for Cletus Brimstone and Bleached Ogua.

    +7
  4. Patch Notes - September 23, 2025Sep 23, 2025 · 10mo

    This update focuses on fixing several UI and visibility bugs related to C.A.M.P. building and wallpapers.

  5. Fallout 76 Hotfix Notes - April 7, 2025Apr 7, 2025 · 15mo

    A hotfix addressing stability and progression bugs following the Ghoul Within update, focusing on perk interactions and quest completion.

    +1
  6. Milepost Zero Hotfix – September, 17 2024Sep 17, 2024 · 22mo

    Activation of the Caravans feature and the 'A Bump in the Road' quest, alongside stability fixes and a new scrap protection prompt.

    +3
  7. Fallout 76 Update Notes – July 23, 2024Jul 23, 2024 · 24mo

    Update 1.7.13.12 focuses on quality-of-life improvements, weapon tuning, world event rotations, and a wide array of quest and item bug fixes.

    +5
  8. October 10, 2023 Patch NotesOct 10, 2023 · 33mo

    A general update focusing on bug fixes for armor, crafting, and weapon mods, alongside rebalanced explosion damage and new seasonal event rewards.

    +71

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