Fallout 76: Inside the Vault – Nuka-World Is Coming to the PTS

October 07, 2022

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This week, we’re sharing a look at what will be in store for playtesters when the Nuka-World on Tour Update arrives in the Public Test Server in the days to come. In case you missed our announcements about Fallout’s month-long 25th anniversary celebration, we’ve also included a few reminders about festivities you won’t want to miss this week, including our Fallout 1st Limited Preview, which begins next Tuesday. Read on to catch all the details.

Nuka-World Goes on Tour in the PTS!

The Nuka-World on Tour traveling road show is about to roll into the Public Test Server, and we’re currently aiming to begin playtesting as early as Thursday, October 13. Fallout 76 players on Steam will be able to download the PTS and head to the fairgrounds West of Lake Reynolds in the Ash Heap. There, you can take on three all-new Public Events, square off against the monstrous Ultracite Titan, try games of skill in the Nuka-Cade, meet new characters, earn rewards, and more! Once you’ve had the chance to do some playtesting, remember to share your feedback with us in the official Bethesda Studios Discord server.

Please note: Instead of keeping the Test Server online continually as we’ve done in the past, we are going to try something new during this round of playtesting. The PTS will be available for one week at a time, followed by a one-week break, and then this schedule will repeat. This will allow us additional time to review feedback and bug reports, as well as make adjustments before bringing the Test Server back online for additional playtesting.

Thirst-Quenching New Public Events

Most Wanted: Mosey on over to Wild West Town, where Gunther is putting on a rootin’ tootin’ good time during his Wild West Show. All he needs to set the stage is a few hotshot gunslingers, like you, to perform as Outlaws. Once the event begins, fleece the town and its citizens of their belongings, and stash any ill-gotten valuables into your Getaway Wagon. Then, prepare to defend your haul against the long, robotic arm of the Law. Topple the Sherriff during the ensuing shootout, and you will be able to ride off into the sunset with some loot.
Spin the Wheel: Join Bottle and Cappy in the Big Top Tent to become a contestant during the “Spin the Wheel” gameshow, where anything is possible! The rules are simple: Press the button to spin the giant wheel inside the Big Top Tent and then take on any challenge it selects. Defend our beloved mascots from unique combinations of enemy creatures, go Brahmin tipping, dodge exploding “Fragstags,” and more! Contestants who survive five rounds will walk away with fabulous prizes!
Tunnel of Love: This romantic ride is the perfect attraction for lovestruck couples who are looking for a little quality time together amid the flurry of lights and sounds at the carnival. At least it will be. Once it’s ready. Mr. Lovely just needs a few helping hands to make repairs and to finish decorating the Tunnel of Love before it can whisk swooning sweethearts into a land of enchantment. Don’t worry, trekking into the depths of a mine shaft to hang some heart-shaped décor should be a safe and speedy venture for a sturdy explorer such as yourself. After all, it has been abandoned for quite some time. . .

Take on the Ultracite Titan

Seismic Activity: Pete has been hard at work trying to repair the air filters throughout the carnival, but the parts he needs are scattered deep within the earth in an abandoned mineshaft. He’s also convinced that a massive creature has made its home down there. Pete is hoping that some keen Dwellers can investigate, and then launch an attack that’s powerful enough to blast the fiend to smithereens from afar. However, those who undertake this dangerous task should keep in mind that if the monster survives, then a direct confrontation with the beast will be unavoidable.

More to Explore!

Nuka-Cade: Grab a fistful of Caps and head to the Nuka-Cade to try your hand at carnival games that are sure to be fun for the whole family! It’s got all your favorites, like “Bandit Roundup,” “Nuka Zapper Race,” and “Whack-A-Commie.” We’re also proud to introduce “Bottle Blaster,” which will truly test your might. As you play, you will earn Nuka-Cade points, which you can redeem to get exciting prizes.
Free Cam: With the Nuka World on Tour Update, we’re planning to introduce “Free Cam,” which is a new quality-of-life feature that we think the Fallout 76 building community is going to love. When you enter build mode in your C.A.M.P., and at Workshops, you will be able to separate the game camera from your character. Move the camera around your C.A.M.P., or even fly through existing objects, to build from just about any angle your heart desires without the need to walk your character to that location.

Fallout 76 is Free to Play this Week!

Whether you’ve been looking to brave the wilds of Appalachia on your own, or with a few of your closest friends, there’s never been a better time to jump into Fallout 76 than right now. Now until October 11, anyone and everyone can head into the Wasteland to experience the entire game completely for free. In addition, Fallout 76 is on sale for the next few days, so if you decide to buy the game after giving it a try, you’ll be able to pick up right where you left of with your characters during Free Play Week.

Try Select Fallout 1st Benefits for a Limited Time!

Starting next Tuesday, we’re kicking off a Fallout 1st Limited Preview, which will give all players the chance to take select membership benefits for a test drive, like the Scrapbox, Survival Tent, a +10% S.C.O.R.E. Boost, and Fallout 1st bonus Challenges. Visit the Atomic Shop from October 11 – 17 to claim the Fallout 1st Limited Preview item for free, and then head to the Shop’s Fallout 1st page to unlock the Scrapbox.

Once you’ve joined a world, you can set up the Survival Tent by opening your favorites menu, pressing the “Survival Tent” button, and then finding a valid spot to build it. While the Survival Tent comes pre-loaded with a Scrapbox, you can also build one in your C.A.M.P. Open the build menu’s “Stash Boxes” tab, place it, and then begin storing all your crafting components. During the Limited Preview, you will also be able to unlock free items for your C.A.M.P. in the Atomic Shop, like the Brotherhood of Steel Wallpaper and Tree Stump Planters, which will remain in your collection even after the preview is over.

If you would like, you can join Fallout 1st to retain access to the Survival Tent and continue adding scrap to your Scrapbox once the Limited Preview ends. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to remove scrap from the Scrapbox whenever you’d like—even if you decide not to become a member. Learn more about Fallout 1st and begin your membership by heading here on Fallout.com.

We hope you’re having a blast giving our extraterrestrial visitors a true Wasteland welcome during the Invaders from Beyond Seasonal Event, which will last until October 18. And if you’d like to learn more about our Fallout 25th anniversary celebration, you can visit Fallout25th.com to stay on top of all the latest festivities and to catch announcements every Monday.

Until next time, we’ll see you in Appalachia!

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