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2w ago

Bethesda to Offer Free PS5 Test Build of Fallout 76 Ahead of Summer Release

The publisher is asking players to help find and report platform-specific bugs so the native PS5 upgrade can be polished before its final launch.

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An official promotional screenshot of Fallout 76 showing a Vault dweller in T-51b Power Armor.

Overview

  • Bethesda has announced a native PlayStation 5 build of Fallout 76 and will distribute a free PS5 test version to existing owners later this month so the community can run public QA.
  • The studio is targeting 60 frames per second on both the base PS5 and PS5 Pro and plans native 4K output on PS5 Pro with 1440p on the standard PS5.
  • The upgrade will add variable refresh rate support and visual improvements including longer draw distances and enhanced shadows to improve image quality and reduce visual pop‑in.
  • The public test is intended to surface console‑specific bugs before the final release planned for later this summer and could speed fixes but will also raise expectations for a stable launch build.
  • The move follows a multi‑year revival of Fallout 76 that has reshaped it into a stronger live service title and makes this native PS5 upgrade the next major step in the game's ongoing improvement.