After Bethesda announced an official launch date for the beta of Fallout 76, many questions arose regarding the launch and participation. We will show you how to sign up for the beta and what else to consider.
In the Fallout 76 beta, you should test the title before its release. You will have access to the game and provide feedback. In this context, you should report any bugs found so they can be fixed before launch.
How to sign up for the Fallout 76 beta and redeem codes
Beta only for pre-orders: To gain access to the Fallout 76 beta, you must first purchase the game. You can pre-order any available edition. Each of these grants you access to the beta test. Whether you buy Fallout 76 directly from Bethesda or from a third-party retailer like Amazon does not matter. You will receive a corresponding code for the beta from each provider.
Important: Regardless of whether you want to play the Fallout 76 beta on PC, PS4, or Xbox One – you will need an account on Bethesda.net.
Fallout 76 Beta for PS4
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, you can download it via the PlayStation Store. However, you need an active “PlayStation Plus” membership.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 through the PlayStation Store, you do not need to activate a code.
If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer, you will receive a code with the invoice. You need to activate it with your Bethesda.net account. You will then receive another code that you can redeem on the PS4.
When does the beta start? The beta for PS4 starts on October 30, 2018.
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? Yes. PS4 players will need to download Fallout 76 again at the release on November 14.
Fallout 76 Beta for PC
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, it will appear in the Bethesda.net launcher when you log in with your account. The launcher is structured similarly to EA’s Origin or Blizzard’s Battle.net client.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 directly from Bethesda, the beta will be unlocked directly on your account. If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer like Amazon, you should receive a code from the provider. You can simply enter this in the Bethesda Launcher.
By the way: Fallout 76 will not appear on Steam.
When does the beta start? The beta for PC starts on October 30, 2018.
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? No. PC players do not need to download Fallout 76 again at launch on November 14.
Fallout 76 Beta for Xbox One
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, you can download it via the Xbox Store. You need an active “Xbox Live Gold” membership.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 through the Xbox Store, you do not need to activate a code.
If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer, you will receive a code with the invoice. You need to activate it with your Bethesda.net account. You will then receive another code that you can activate on the Xbox.
When does the beta start? The beta for Xbox One starts on October 23, 2018, in the USA. Xbox players can thus dive into the Fallout 76 beta a week earlier than the other platforms. The first phase starts for us on October 24 at 1 a.m..
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? Yes. Xbox players will need to download Fallout 76 again at release on November 14.
This is how the Fallout 76 Beta works
How long does the beta last? After the start, the Fallout 76 beta will run until November 14. The servers, however, will not be continuously available. The beta is scheduled to be playable daily for between four and eight hours.
Here are the currently known time frames for all platforms:
- October 31: 0:00 – 4:00
- November 1: 19:00 – 0:00 [Extended: From 19:00 – 5:00]
- November 3: 22:00 – 2:00
- November 4: 19:00 – 2:00
This way, the developers want to work on problems faster and more effectively and implement feedback. For more accurate info on online times, you should keep an eye on the following sources as soon as the beta is live:
How big is the beta? You will need about 45 GB to install the Fallout 76 beta.
Will crossplay be possible? No. Sony has compromised on the crossplay option, but crossplay is not planned for Fallout 76.
Where can I give feedback? The developers accept feedback through the Twitter accounts and forum mentioned above, as well as through Facebook. Feedback is important to fix the errors found.
Am I allowed to stream? Yes. The Fallout 76 beta is not subject to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You can stream and share all content.
Will my progress from the Fallout 76 beta carry over? Yes, all your progress from the beta will carry over into the game. You will have a sort of “head start” for helping to eliminate bugs.
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