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Bethesda Is Exploring Fallout 76 Crossplay, but It Isn’t Coming Soon

Developers cite major technical hurdles across platforms.

Overview

  • Creative director Jon Rush says the team is looking into crossplay and scoping the work, though it is not an immediate priority.
  • Production director Bill LaCoste describes retrofitting a nearly decade‑old game as extremely complex compared with planning crossplay before launch.
  • Specific barriers include handling entitlements, account purchases and in‑game currency across storefronts, along with Creation Engine stability concerns.
  • The studio promises to continue investigating and to establish plans for the future, with no short‑term timeline.
  • Fallout 76 rebounded after 2020’s Wastelanders update and saw a 2024 player surge following the TV show, and a current‑gen upgrade is planned for later in 2026.