Fallout 76 Finally Announces Native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Versions

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  • Primary Subject: Fallout 76
  • Key Update: Bethesda announced native current-gen console versions for Fallout 76, launching public testing in June 2026 ahead of a full summer release.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 2, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Fallout 76 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this summer, featuring 60 FPS and 4K support, with public testing starting June 2026.

After years of waiting, Fallout 76 will finally come out on the Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

Fallout 76 originally came out on PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2018. When the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launched in 2020, players assumed a version of the game would be released for these consoles. However, over five years have passed, and there has been little to no word on a release.

Until now, that is. Here's everything we know so far.

Fallout 76 To Release on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 This Summer

During their latest patch updates, Bethesda announced that Fallout 76 is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

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This month (June 2026), they plan to kick off public testing of the Xbox Series X/S and PS5/Pro versions of Fallout 76. Players who already own Fallout 76 on Xbox One and PS4 will be able to download these versions from the Xbox and PlayStation stores.

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Once testing is complete, Fallout 76 will be released to the public in the summer. No exact release date has been announced as of this writing, but the game should arrive between July and September, given the release window.

Here are some features you can expect when playing Fallout 76 on your Xbox Series X/S, PS5, or PS5 Pro:

  • Targeted 60 FPS across Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS5 Pro.
  • Improved draw distances.
  • Improved shadows.
  • 4K resolution (on compatible displays) on Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, PS5 Pro.
  • VRR (on compatible displays) on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS5 Pro.
  • PS5 and PS4 Pro will support 1440p, while previous-generation platforms will continue to support 1080p.

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Bethesda promised that they will share more information about the testing period through Fallout 76's official channels. We can expect this to arrive in the coming days.

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