Fallout 76 has been a wild ride ever since it was released. Its catastrophic launch has gone down as one of the most memorable events in recent gaming history, but not even that could stop it from bouncing back. Countless updates have turned the game into a beloved MMORPG, and perhaps the best part about its redemption arc is that every single content expansion Fallout 76 has received so far is free for every player to experience. Here, we’ll be covering every major add-on the game has received to help players who want to experience everything in order.
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All Fallout 76 Add-Ons in Chronological Order
Content updates for Fallout 76 vary in size and scope. Most added new content like fishing and raids for players to experience, while some completely changed how the game feels and plays.
Before moving onto the meat and potatoes of this guide, do keep in mind that there is no proper order for quests and such in Fallout 76. You can do any questline at any time (provided conditions are met), and as long as you stick to one questline at a time, you should have no trouble following any of the stories the game has to offer. Fallout 76 is best experienced through organic exploration, and if you’re not particularly interested in the story content from one expansion, then you can skip it entirely or put it aside for later with little to no consequence.
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Every Major Content Update in Fallout 76 |
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Release Date |
Core Additions |
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Wild Appalachia |
March 13, 2019 |
Added Pioneer Scout quests, new crafting systems, public events, and more. |
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Nuclear Winter |
June 10, 2019 |
Added the Nuclear Winter battle royale mode as well as a myriad of new items. |
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Wastelanders |
April 14, 2020 |
Populated the game world with true NPCs, complete with a full questline involving NPC factions. |
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The Legendary Run |
June 30, 2020 |
Marked the beginning of seasonal content for Fallout 76. |
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One Wasteland For All |
September 15, 2020 |
Reworked game difficulty to scale with player level. |
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Steel Dawn |
November 21, 2020 |
Added the Brotherhood of Steel to the game, complete with a questline and faction-themed equipment. |
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Locked & Loaded |
April 27, 2021 |
Improved CAMP and Shelter systems, expanded Daily Ops, and added SPECIAL Loadouts. |
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Steel Reign |
July 7, 2021 |
Sequel to the Steel Dawn questline. Added Legendary item crafting and introduced Legendary Power Armor. |
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Fallout Worlds |
September 8, 2021 |
Added Private Worlds and expanded the Daily Ops activity. |
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Night of the Moth |
December 8, 2021 |
Introduced the Mothman Equinox seasonal event and various quality-of-life improvements. |
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Invaders from Beyond |
March 1, 2022 |
Introduced the Invaders from Beyond seasonal event and even more quality-of-life improvements. |
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Test Your Metal |
June 14, 2022 |
Added more public events and improved the Fallout 1st scoreboard. |
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Expeditions: The Pitt |
September 13, 2022 |
Added The Pitt, the game’s first playable expedition |
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Nuka-World On Tour |
December 6, 2022 |
Added new public events and the Nuka-Cade POI. Reworked legendary item drop behavior. |
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Mutation Invasion |
February 28, 2023 |
Introduced Mutated Public Events. |
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Once in a Blue Moon |
June 20, 2023 |
Added new public events, the Costa Business questline, both themed after the Blue Ridge Caravan faction. |
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Expeditions: Atlantic City (Boardwalk Paradise) |
December 5, 2023 |
Added the Atlantic City as an explorable Expeditions location. |
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Expeditions: Atlantic City (America’s Playground) |
March 26, 2024 |
Further expanded Atlantic City, including new main and side quests. |
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Skyline Valley |
June 12, 2024 |
Expanded Appalachia by adding the Skyline Valley region. Includes new quests and equipment. |
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Milepost Zero |
September 3, 2024 |
Added more Blue Ridge Caravan content, including the Milepost Zero trading outpost in Skyline Valley. |
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Gleaming Depths |
December 3, 2024 |
Added high-level, endgame raids with 4-star legendary item rewards. Made heavy adjustments to perk cards. |
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Ghoul Within |
March 18, 2025 |
Added new quests, public events, the Onslaught mechanic, and the ability for players to turn themselves into Ghouls. |
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Gone Fission |
June 3, 2025 |
Added fishing and implemented many changes to perks and combat balance. |
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CAMP Revamp |
September 2, 2025 |
Overhauled the CAMP system and added several quality-of-life upgrades. |
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Burning Springs |
December 2, 2025 |
Expanded Appalachia by adding the Burning Springs region to the west. Includes a new questline, bounty hunting activities, and more. |
Is Fallout 76 Worth Playing Now?
Absolutely, but if you’re a fan of Fallout 4 or any of the previous games, you still need to understand that Fallout 76 is still an MMORPG. The game has plenty of social aspects and content that’s made for more than one play, though you can still experience the vast majority of it alone.
In terms of technical polish and stability, the game is in a good spot. Fallout 76 is infamous for its disastrous launch, but the game is perfectly playable now. Many of its grievances regarding balancing and quality-of-life stuff have also been addressed. There are still some issues that need to get ironed out, and its online-only element can be a pain for some players, but the game is definitely worth trying out now.