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Fallout 76
Fallout 76
RPG
Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda Softworks·-75%$9.99
Mar 17, 2026 · 3mo ago

Fallout 76 Update Notes – March 17, 2026

AI summary1mo

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

Buffs9

  • Scorchbeast QueenHeart of the Enemy:Players can now correctly extract DNA from the Scorchbeast Queen during the Heart of the Enemy daily mission.Fixed
  • Pip-Boy
    • Item Drop:Restored the ability to use shortcuts to increase the quantity of items being dropped.Fixed
    • Fixed an issue where the 'B' key bind failed to close the Pip-Boy menu.Fixed
    • Navigation:Fixed scrolling behavior to allow returning to the top of a list after reaching the bottom.Fixed
    • Inventory:Fixed inventory sorting reverting to default upon exiting the Pip-Boy.Fixed
    • Item Tab:Restored missing item statistics in the Item tab.Fixed
  • System
    • Fixed an issue where Emotes, Loot Bags, and Survival Tents were unequipped upon game launch.Fixed
    • Reduced frequency of false 'Waiting for response from server' messages.Fixed
    • Workbench:Fixed crashes occurring while scrapping legendary items or using a Workbench.Fixed

Nerfs1

  • Chainsaw FlamerFixed an issue where the weapon hit targets too quickly, resulting in unintendedly high damage output.

Bug fixes2

  • Scorchbeast QueenFixed a bug where reflected damage could instantly kill the Scorchbeast Queen.
  • Pip-BoyStash:Fixed a bug allowing deployed Power Armor to be placed into the stash via the 'New' Pip-Boy tab.Fixed

Other changes1

  • General UIOpen Season Menu:Changed the PC key bind for the Open Season Menu from CTRL to Y.CTRLY

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Fallout 76 · Mar 17, 2026

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Patch history

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  1. Fallout 76 Update Notes – February 9, 2026
    Feb 9, 2026 · 4mo
    +12
  2. Burning Springs Update - December 11, 2025
    Dec 11, 2025 · 6mo
    +7
  3. Patch Notes - September 23, 2025
    Sep 23, 2025 · 9mo
  4. Fallout 76 Hotfix Notes - April 7, 2025
    Apr 7, 2025 · 15mo
    +1
  5. Milepost Zero Hotfix – September, 17 2024
    Sep 17, 2024 · 21mo
    +3
  6. Fallout 76 Update Notes – July 23, 2024
    Jul 23, 2024 · 23mo
    +5
  7. October 10, 2023 Patch Notes
    Oct 10, 2023 · 33mo
    +71
  8. Fallout 76 Update Notes: July 18, 2023
    Jul 18, 2023 · 36mo
    +8

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