Plus,Fallout Shelteris getting an update
It’s the 25th anniversary of theFalloutfranchise, and Bethesda is launching a monthlong celebration. This week, you can hop right intoFallout 76without paying a dime.
The firstFalloutgame was launched on July 01, 2025. Part of Bethesda’s celebration is making the latestFallout,Fallout 76, playable for all for a short time. If you don’t already have access via Xbox Game Pass, the multiplayerFallout 76is free to play starting October 4 and running through October 11.
Those with a Prime Gaming sub can also pick up baseFallout 76for free until November 1, for PC. And Game Pass Ultimate users can also get a free month ofFallout 1st, thepremium subscriptionforFallout 76that nets you private worlds and more.
Fallout 76recently gotThe Pitt, abig updateimproving the new player experience and adding more content to play through. Basically, a lot ofFallout 76to play through if you’ve been holding off since the wasteland survival game’srocky launch.
I fell in the Pitt, you fell in the Pitt
If that’s not your cup of tea, there’s some other stuff up this week for the celebration. First off, an update toFallout Shelter.
The vault management game that surprise-launched at E3 and was, actually,pretty solidis getting some more content. There’s a new quest line with an alien threat, alongside new weapons, Dwellers, decorations, and more. That update is coming soon, with more info scheduled for sometime down the line.
And if you’ve always been curious about whichFalloutfaction you’d fall under, there is theP.A.L.S.online test to help you find your place in the post-apocalypse. I got the Responders, which might mean I’m just a little too sympathetic for the wasteland. Might stay inside the vault next time.
You can follow all the big 25th anniversaryFallouthappenings over at thespecial landing page right here. And hey, maybe even play someFallout.
