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Updated · Game Informer · Jun 2Bethesda Tests Fallout 76 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at 4K, 60 FPS
3 articles · Updated · Game Informer · Jun 2Summary
- This month, Bethesda will open test versions of Fallout 76 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S before a full summer rollout.
- The native console update targets 60 FPS, adds improved draw distances and shadows, and supports VRR across PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S.
- 4K output is planned for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X on compatible displays, while base PS5 will support 1440p and older consoles remain at 1080p.
- Players who already own Fallout 76 can download the test builds from platform stores, with Bethesda using the trial to fix issues ahead of release.
- The upgrade marks Fallout 76's first native current-generation console version since the game launched in 2018.
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