Is Fallout 76 cross-platform? Multiplayer options explained

For a good while, Fallout 76 had something of a bad reputation, but fast forward a good few years, and it's in a much better place, with many thousands flocking to it, but the question remains if Fallout 76 is cross-platform – we've got your Fallout 76 multiplayer options explained!

Much of the renewed interest surrounding Fallout 76 is the Prime Video helmed Fallout series, which is now onto its second season. The success of season one "emboldened" the Fallout 76 team to create a huge crossover, which has seen Walton Goggins' Ghoul arrive in-game.

This shot in the arm for Fallout 76 is the latest in a long line of updates that have made Fallout 76 good now, at least when you ask producer Bill LaCoste.

But, you're here wondering if your friends on other platforms can come help you achieve every Fallout 76 trophy, so let's get to it!

Is Fallout 76 cross-platform?

No, unfortunately Fallout 76 is not cross-platform, meaning that cross-play between PC, Xbox and PlayStation is not possible - although Steam and Game Pass players can play together on PC servers.

The bad news continues, sadly, as progression is not carried across different consoles, meaning that even if you log into your same Bethesda account on another platform, you won’t have access to your character, as they are locked to a specific server.

With that in mind, if you have friends who play Fallout 76, make sure to pick up a copy for the platform they play on or you’ll have to buy it twice, or make new friends to play with!

How does Fallout 76 multiplayer work?

In Fallout 76, you can team up with up to three other players and take on quests across the Appalachian wasteland.

In your team, you will have six goals to choose from:

• Hunting
• Roleplay
• Events
• Exploration
• Building
• Casual

If you’re familiar with Fallout 4, then you’ll love the building mode in Fallout 76 as it is even more expansive, meaning you can create some truly impressive bases.

You will be playing in a server with a 24-player capacity, and you can engage in PvP with other players after you have reached a certain level.

These players can also raid your base, so you may need to be on the defence at times. Otherwise, you can turn on the ‘Pacifist’ mode and not have other players bother you.

There are quests and in-game events too, with Bethesda regularly bringing out new content.

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