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Fallout 76 Next-Gen Upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series Launches Summer 2026, Public Testing Begins in June

Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 76's previously delayed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S upgrades will arrive in late summer 2026, having originally been targeted for early 2026. A public test phase for existing owners will begin in June ahead of the full rollout. The PS5 version will also include PS5 Pro enhancements.

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Kotaku framed the news with a notable 'six years later' angle emphasizing the long wait since the game's original 2018 launch, while other outlets reported the update straightforwardly without that editorial emphasis.

What we know

  • Fallout 76 next-gen versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are now scheduled for late summer 2026
  • Launch was previously planned for early 2026 before being pushed back
  • A public beta test open to existing game owners starts in June 2026
  • The PS5 version will receive additional PS5 Pro enhancements

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