October 23 isFalloutDay, commemorating the Great War in 2077.
To mark the occasion,Bethesda put on a big celebration broadcastintroducing major features toFallout 76, including the ability tolive out the new American dream embodied by Cooper Howardin theHBOFalloutseries.
The big content update is slated to drop early next year.
Cowboy Ghoul Gunslinger Dreams
The biggest item on the list is the ability toplay as a ghoul for the first timein the 27 years of the Fallout franchise.
This change adds more than just a pretty face and turns theFallout 76survival gameplayon its head.
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Playing as a ghoul lets youenjoy the beauty of glowing America without worrying about poisoning, food, or water. These advantages are not free, however.
Besides the atomic tan, being a ghoul means having a strong dependence on chemicals to prevent you from going feral (then again, if you do, that’s someone else’s problem), and can severely limit your travel and trading options.
Certain factions, like the lovely friendly chaps atthe Brotherhood of Steel, shoot ghouls on sight, which can be more than an inconvenience considering how much firepower they pack.
Ghoul gameplay will come with its own perksand a feral meter, so you know how close you are to ruining everyone’s day.
What Else is New in Atomic America
The new update will also add the Gleaming Depths raid, where you canexplore an underground research laboratory in the Ash Heap area.
Like all good dungeons, this lab has a dark past. It once served the Enclave during its studies of the radioactive ore Ultracite, but now it is teeming with bloodthirsty creatures and clankers eager to welcome you.
After such a harrowing experience against the Ultracite Terror, you will crave some happy moments, which is why the addition of the C.A.M.P. pets is so well-timed.
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The newFallout 76update will add the option to have a cat and a dog in your C.A.M.P., complete with special pet furniture, toys, and outfits. Welcome back, Dogmeat!
The gear system is also bound to get an update, finally allowing players to craft and earn Four-Star Legendary Gear.
On the social front, players can earn titles they can put on display. These can be unlocked via raids or more dynamic progression elements, so toy around to see what it gives you.
Free Play and Sales
Bethesda hopes this update will attract more people as it continues its journey to salvage one of themost underwhelming launchesin recent years.
Fallout 76is positively very distant from its release state, so players chasing that survival fix untilSTALKER 2comes out can find a happy home rebuilding America from the ashes.
Fallout 76isfree to playuntil October 29, and the game is 60% off. PlayStation users get toenjoy the discountuntil November 1, while other platforms can access it until October 29.
