Welcome back to Inside the Vault! This week, we’ve got a few updates to share with you about the launch of Fallout 76 on Steam on April 14, including how PC players who already own the game can claim a copy there for free for a limited time. We’re also kicking off our first-ever Triple XP Bonus as a surprise, and it will last through the weekend. Read on to catch the details.

JOIN US ON STEAM APRIL 14

Ever since we shared details about Fallout 76’s Steam launch earlier this year, we have received feedback from PC players in the community who would like to be able to explore Appalachia on both Steam and Bethesda.net. We want you to be able to play on your PC platform of choice. So, we’re happy to announce that if you already own the PC version of Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, then you will also be able to claim a free copy of the game on Steam for a limited time.

All you will need to do is link your Bethesda.net and Steam accounts between now and 11:59 p.m. ET on April 12. You can do this by following our account linking instructions on Bethesda.net. Once Fallout 76 becomes available on Steam, PC players who linked their accounts by April 12 will automatically receive a copy of the game on Steam. We will let you know once we’re ready to send out Steam codes after the account linking period is over.

If you’d like to learn more, or if you are still curious about our Steam launch, you can head to this article on Fallout.com where we’ve rounded up answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

CAN’T GET ENOUGH FALLOUT?

Whether or not you already own the PC version of Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, those of you who join us on Steam during the two weeks following Wastelanders launch will also receive the Fallout Classic Collection for free. Buy or activate a copy of Fallout 76 on Steam between April 14 – 28 to claim your free games, including Fallout 1, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics! As a reminder, if you currently own Fallout 76 on PC through Bethesda.net, you should also have access to the Fallout Classic Collection there.

ADDITIONAL WASTELANDERS BUNDLE INFO

We just updated our Wastelanders Launch Date and Details post with more information about the Settler and Raider bundles that will be available with the release of Wastelanders. If you want to outfit your wardrobe with some new Raider and Settler cosmetics, or if you’d like to spruce up your C.A.M.P. with new themed items, then you may want to check out the full bundle details.

WE’RE NOT FOOLIN’ AROUND: GET TRIPLE XP THIS WEEKEND!

It’s no April Fool’s joke—We’re cranking up your experience gains with our first-ever Triple XP Bonus! The event will kick off a little later today and, like our previous bonuses, Triple XP will be in effect across all game modes. So, whether you’re hunting down cryptids in Adventure Mode, exploring in your Private World, or battling for that next Overseer Rank in Nuclear Winter, you will rake in three times as much XP as you normally would. If you’ve been considering starting a new character in preparation for Wastelanders, then this event is the perfect time to make your way out of Vault 76.

Take a look at the start and end times below, and then pencil them into your calendar so that you don’t miss out on any sweet level-ups this weekend.

Triple XP Dates and Times:

• Start: 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 2
• End: 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6

Thanks for joining us again this week. Keep your eyes on Fallout.com to get all the latest Fallout 76 news as soon as it’s posted. We hope you will join us in storming Appalachia this weekend to soak up that Triple XP!

The wait is almost over. Soon new faces will flow into the wilds of West Virginia and it will be up to you to welcome them with open arms (or loaded weapons). We are excited to share that Fallout 76 owners will be able to experience the Wastelanders expansion for free on April 14 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC through Bethesda.net. Fallout 76 will also be coming to Steam on April 14, and Wastelanders will be available to anyone who purchases the standard or deluxe editions of the game. In addition to introducing fully voiced NPCs to the world of Fallout 76, Wastelanders brings a brand-new main questline, new locations, new enemies, new weapons, a new reputation system and much more. Get ready for Wastelanders with a new trailer and learn more about how you’ll be able to play it on April 14.

HOW TO PLAY WASTELANDERS

Current Fallout 76 owners will not need to purchase any additional content in order to play Wastelanders when it launches. This expansion is completely free for Fallout 76 owners. For those who want more, we’re also offering for purchase two Faction-themed content bundles, as well as a combination bundle, which will give players access to exclusive cosmetic and C.A.M.P. items.

The following bundles will be available for purchase by Fallout 76 owners:

• Raider Content Bundle (US – PRICE $19.99/UK £15.99)
  • Mine Car Planter – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
  • Raider C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Raider edge
  • Raider Stash Box – Raider-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
  • Raider Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Crater
  • Raider Pathfinder Outfit – Look like another resident of Crater with this outfit (includes mask and bandana)
  • Raider Conquest Loot Bag – Raider-style Loot bag, complete with skull
  • Raider Pillager Backpack – A Raider-style backpack
  • Raider Marauder Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance for your Power Armor based on the Crater Raiders

• Settler Content Bundle (US – PRICE $19.99/UK £15.99)
  • Garden Truckbed Trailer – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
  • Settler C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Settler appearance
  • Settler Stash Box – Settler-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
  • Settler Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Foundation
  • Settler Mechanic Outfit – Look like another resident of Foundation with this outfit (includes hat)
  • Settler Traveler Loot Bag – Settler-style Loot bag that looks like a travel case
  • Settler Relief Backpack – A Settler-style backpack
  • Settler Vigilante Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance based on the Foundation Settlers

• Raider and Settler Content Bundle (US $29.99/UK £24.99)
  • Includes both sets of the items listed above

For those who haven’t jumped into Fallout 76 yet, you can pick up either the Fallout 76: Wastelanders (US $39.99/UK £34.99) edition of the game, which includes the base game content and the Wastelanders expansion, or the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition (US $59.99/UK £49.99), which includes the full game and all content from the Raider and Settler Content Bundle detailed above. The Deluxe Edition is only available for purchase digitally.

Starting with the launch of Wastelanders, we will begin phasing out the Tricentennial Edition of Fallout 76, though players will still be able to purchase the Tricentennial Pack on an ongoing basis.

FALLOUT 76 & WASTELANDERS ARE COMING TO STEAM

When Wastelanders launches on April 14, Fallout 76 will also make its way onto Steam. Both the Fallout 76: Wastelanders version and the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition will be available for purchase in the Steam store. You’ll also be able to pick up Atoms, a Fallout 1st membership, the Tricentennial Pack, and the Raider and Settler Content Bundle through Steam.

If you already have Fallout 76 on Bethesda.net, you will not be able to transfer your Atoms or Fallout 1st membership balance between Bethesda.net and Steam. Additionally, Atoms you earn are specific to one or the other platform. However, items you have purchased through the Atomic Shop will be shared across both platforms – Bethesda.net and Steam.

We also have a special surprise for those joining us on Steam! From April 14 through April 28, if you buy Fallout 76 on Steam (either the standard Fallout 76: Wastelanders version or the Fallout 76: Wastelanders Deluxe Edition), you will receive the Fallout Classic Collection – a bundle that includes Fallout 1, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics – for free!

As always, keep an eye on the Inside the Vault series on Fallout.com for future updates on Wastelanders and all things Fallout 76.

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Free Steam Copy if you Own Bethesda Copy, but you have to link and redeem before April 14th!

FREE STEAM COPY INFO

There are many bends and bumps on the road to shifting the entire team to working from home, but we are quickly finding our groove and adjusting to this new situation. While the health and safety of our team and the people in our real-life communities are top-of-mind, we’re still excited and as focused as ever on getting the Wastelanders update into your hands.

Just a few weeks from now, people will be returning to Appalachia. Along with the new main story quests, characters, Factions, Allies, systems, quality-of-life improvements, and other Wastelanders additions, the update also includes two new action-packed events: Riding Shotgun and Radiation Rumble.

NEW WASTELANDERS EVENTS!

Wastelanders will bring two frenzied new events to Fallout 76 in Riding Shotgun and Radiation Rumble. Read on to learn a little more about each and to make sure you’re prepared to take them both on come patch day.

RIDING SHOTGUN

If you consider yourself a hired gun, head to Big Bend Tunnel East to take on a gig ensuring safe passage for a group of merchants on a treacherous trip through the mountains. Blue Ridge Caravan Co. initially had a lot of trouble getting their pack-Brahmin up the steep cliffs of the Savage Divide. Since then, they’ve worked out that Big Bend Tunnel offers an easy route from Cranberry Bog into the Ash Heap. Or, it would, if it wasn’t swarming with Blood Eagles. With their path blocked and their Brahmin growing restless, the merchants are reaching out to anyone who might be able to fend off any scoundrels waiting to ambush the caravan.

During your journey, you’ll need to defend the caravan’s two Brahmin, who are loaded down with goods. If one or both of them make it through, you and your event mates will be rewarded with some loot, XP, and Caps. If both of them die, well, that would be bad for business. Aside from protecting the Brahmin, you will also be tasked with locating supplies the Caravan has lost during their previous attempts to travel through. Coordinate with your event mates to defend the Caravan and find their missing belongings, and you’ll receive better rewards. The Blood Eagles have learned every nook and cranny of the Tunnel, so keep your head on a swivel and avoid getting surrounded. While it’s possible that a hearty adventurer can complete this event alone, we recommend bringing a teammate or two to help clear out the riff-raff along the way.

A few weeks ago, we shared a look at Riding Shotgun during our Wastelanders Preview Panel at Bethesda Game Days. If you haven’t already given that a watch, you can check it out here to see some of the event in action.

RADIATION RUMBLE

Emmett Mountain Disposal Site harbors plenty of precious ore that’s ripe for the taking by anyone willing to brave its highly-radioactive depths to do some mining. That’s just what a group of scavengers had planned to do when they found themselves suddenly cornered by deadly glowing creatures. Still, the scavengers are dead-set on snatching up as much ore as they can. They’ve brought a few turrets along for defense, but they’ll need your firepower to make it out alive. Radiation levels in the Disposal Site can be intense, so don’t forget to step into a Hazmat Suit. Luckily, if you forget to bring your own, the scavengers will kindly provide one for you.

This is a fast-paced and dangerous Public Event that will require you to be in two places at once. To be successful, you’ll need to balance defending the scavengers from an onslaught of treacherous enemies while also finding opportunities to venture out and gather irradiated ore. The more ore you collect, the more handsomely you will be rewarded with gear, supplies, reputation, XP, Caps, or even legendary items. Keep in mind, though, that the scavengers can’t pay you for your efforts if they all get taken out.

This Event is geared toward Dwellers who are level 50+, and you may need to coordinate with your event mates to get the job done. We recommend bringing teammates so that you can maximize your rewards.

Thanks for joining us for these two event previews. We can’t wait to see what you think of them once they’re live in-game. Until next time, we’ll see you in Appalachia!

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