Guide
Fallout 76: Public Test Server Explained
Want full details on new questlines, unique weapons, and seasonal rewards coming to Fallout Check out our living Fallout 76: Update Dossier.
The current PTS test cycle lets players sample content from The Slasher update alongside native Gen 9 console performance enhancements:
- Xbox Series X: 4K resolution (on compatible displays), targeted 60 FPS, and VRR support.
- Xbox Series S: Standard resolution, targeted 60 FPS, and VRR support.
- PS5 & PS5 Pro: 1440p / 4K resolution (on compatible displays), targeted 60 FPS, and VRR support.
- PS4 Pro & Xbox One X: 1440p / 4K resolution with standard frame rates (no VRR).
- Previous-Gen Base Consoles: 1080p resolution with standard frame rates (no VRR).
With The Slasher update scheduled to release on September 15, 2026, expect this PTS cycle to close shortly before launch day.
🔪 A new terror approaches...
— Fallout (@Fallout) August 18, 2026
The Slasher takes over Appalachia on September 15. #Fallout76 pic.twitter.com/rVB7QChnUA
- Xbox Series X|S: Install and open the Xbox Insider Hub app on your console. Navigate to Previews, select Fallout 76 PTS, click Join, and download the test build directly from the store link.
- PlayStation 5: Join the official Bethesda Game Studios Discord server and follow the step-by-step instructions pinned in the
#76-announcementschannel to request test access.
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