Fallout 76 Down on March 3 for The Backwoods Update
Bethesda has taken the Fallout 76 servers down on March 3, and this is to apply The Backwoods Update on all platforms.
For those unable to connect to the game’s servers, don’t fret, as the downtime is expected to last for a few hours and affects all platforms (console, PC).
Read on for what to expect from the patch, as well as the downtime.
Fallout 76 Down and Offline on March 3 to Apply Game Update
Per Bethesda, Fallout 76 will undergo maintenance starting at 10 am ET/7 am PT/11 pm HKT. Same as before, no timetable has been given as to how long the servers will remain offline. However, given past maintenance outages, this usually takes anywhere from 2-6 hours.
During the server outage, players won’t be able to matchmake, enter games. In short: the game is literally unplayable for the time being even if the update has been applied.
Speaking of which, The Backwoods Update includes the following pieces of new content added:
- Bigfoot Has Arrived – The legendary Bigfoot has appeared and will be invading your Public Events. This 4-Star Legendary creature has a chance to drop a new, exclusive 4-Star mod, Thrillseeker.
- Uninvited Guests – Bigfoot isn’t alone with its desire to ruin your fun. Other special creatures such as a more challenging Deathclaw Matriarch, Wendigo Colossus, and more have the chance to show up and crash your party.
- Activities and Public Event Balancing – Many Activities (formerly “Events”) and Public Events have received updates to improve their rewards and event flow to keep you playing and not waiting around.
- Pip-Boy Improvements – Your Pip-Boy is now faster, smoother, and has some new menus to help you get to what you’re looking for faster than before.
- Armor Balancing – Reduced armor weight (in and out of stash) and more resistances baked into the armor itself to give you more choices on how you protect yourself.
- Vanity Lights – New Photo Mode feature. Take photos during the night or in dark interiors without worrying about how to make your character shine!
- Season 24: Rip Daring and the Cryptids From Beyond The Cosmos – Rip Daring sets off on another adventure this time facing off against extraterrestrial creatures! We hope you’re ready for another Rip Daring adventure!
If the maintenance period is extended or if Bethesda issues an update about it, expect it here on MP1st.
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