Fallout 76 Season 6 release date, update news, maintenance and patch notes

The Fallout 76 Season 6 release date promises to bring new adventures and content to the wasteland on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The new Fallout 76 update, which will be launched in the next 24 hours, will allow you to participate in a new leaderboard and team up with some post-apocalyptic heroes.

The Unstoppables are on a quest to end another team of villains, with new rewards available to those who can reach the highest ranks.

Speaking of the new rewards and challenges coming to Fallout 76 this week, Bethesda gave this rundown of what to expect, telling fans:

“As you progress on the leaderboard, each time you reach a new rank you can claim a reward such as consumables, in-game currency, legendary cores and modules, weapon skins, CAMP objects, many Unstoppables themed cosmetics and much more !

“With Season 5, we’ve introduced the ability to extend your Season Journey beyond the previous maximum of 100, and Season 6 will do the same. You will continue to earn rewards for every rank you reach over 100, including Perk Card Packs, Legendary Crafting Components, Consumables, and Atoms.

“If you’re going to be fighting crime alongside The Unstoppables this season, you’ve got to look good too!

“We’re adding new Daily and Weekly Challenges to the Seasonal Series that will ask you to take out creatures or complete events while dressed up, or dressed as a member of The Unstoppables.

“Don’t worry if your wardrobe is currently lacking in the costume department, the Unstoppables and sidekick themed items you can earn as you level up will help you achieve these challenges.”

WHEN DOES FALLOUT 76 SEASON 6 START?

The Fallout 76 Season 6 release date is set for Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

This will be a unified launch, meaning gamers on PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms will get access at the same time.

The only downside is that it requires server maintenance and that means shutting down the game for several hours.

A release time has not yet been announced for Fallout 76 Season 6, but we expect it to start in the UK in the afternoon, sometime after 2pm BST.

Another big part of this week’s Fallout update is the launch of Fallout World, a new custom server option for those who want to create their own.

Fallout Worlds is a list of customizable settings that allow players to build CAMPs in previously restricted areas or even eliminate the need for electricity.

Included in this new service is the ability to change the PVP rules and difficulty levels, making the survival mechanics even more brutal.

There are many different options to explore when you choose the Custom Worlds option and gamers can expect the introduction of Public Worlds as well.

Public Worlds is a rotating series of Fallout Worlds experiences available to all players, handcrafted by the team at Bethesda Game Studios.

Each public world uses a different combination of Fallout Worlds settings to give you a unique playing experience and should be available after you update Fallout 76 on September 8.