The “Once in a Blue Moon” PTS update is being tested now
Welcome back toFallout 76land: next stop, a big summer update.We just got a minor patch recently, but the team is gearing up for the “Once in a Blue Moon” content update, which is still on track for a summer release (no exact date is lined up at the moment).
Two new public events are coming our way in the summer via cryptid encounters, building on the prior cryptid focus of the past. The crafting interface was also overhauled (it’s easier to see descriptions of mods), and way more information is shown for just about every item in the game, including AP costs and damage over time (DOT) effects). It’s all part of Bethesda’s effort to make the game more accessible as you dig further into the more esoteric systems.
As a reminder, the PTS is now accessible via Steam.Anyone who owns a Steam copycan get in on the PTS festivities, and you’ll access the PTS through a separate client via your Steam Library. Just note that like most PTS environments, you’re able to’t carry progress over, as Bethesda clarifies: “As with previous iterations of the PTS, your progress will not carry over into the live game and the Atomic Shop will remain offline.”
Once in a Blue Moon Summer 2023 Fallout 76 update info (Full notes)
Our Once in a Blue Moon update arrives this summer, introducing two brand new Public Events and two new cryptids! Every 20 minutes, one of the following Public Events will appear on the map;
Safe and Sound
Blue Ridge has renovated the Middle Mountain Cabins to be their latest and greatest Brahmin pitstop, but they just can’t seem to keep the local critters at bay. The Repeller Speaker system they use to repel the creatures and keep their Brahmin safe has been damaged. To retake the pitstop and create a safe haven for their Brahmin to rest, they will need your help! Clear out the creatures, defend the Repeller, and the Blue Ridge Caravan will reward you handsomely for your assistance!
Beasts of Burden
After a trade deal goes wrong, Luca Costa finds himself in need of some help. A group of local Cultists has stolen his Brahmin and cargo of makeshift explosives. His Uncle Vinny will not be happy if he catches wind of it.
Be extra careful not to disturb the local wildlife, however, as Cultists have recently noticed strange rumblings in the woods nearby.
Additional Improvements
In addition to the Once in a Blue Moon content, we’ve made a few other adjustments to the base game.
Expeditions
In this PTS playtesting phase, we have included some adjustments to Expeditions and their rewards. The following changes have been made:
Workbench and Mod Descriptions
We’ve overhauled the way weapon and armor mod effects are displayed.
BUG FIXES
Known issues
While fighting through Daily Ops and Expeditions you may notice contextual ammo dropping in increments of 4 only. This is a bug that we are aware of and will have resolved in a future iteration of the PTS.
