Fallout 76: A Complete Chronological List of All Add-Ons and Updates

Since its release, Fallout 76 has experienced incredible ups and downs. Its disastrous launch is etched in gaming industry history, but even that didn’t stop the project from rising from its knees. Countless updates have transformed the game into a beloved MMORPG, and perhaps the best part of its journey to redemption is that every major content expansion released for Fallout 76 has been completely free for all players. In this article, we’ll review all the major add-ons in chronological order to help those looking to play through the content in sequence.

All Fallout 76 add-ons in chronological order

Content updates for Fallout 76 vary in scope. Most added new content, such as fishing or raids, while others fundamentally changed the gameplay and feel.

Before getting into the meat of this guide, it’s important to remember that there’s no strict order to complete quests in Fallout 76. You can play any storyline at any time (as long as the conditions are met), and if you stick to one storyline at a time, you’ll have no trouble understanding the story. The best way to get to know Fallout 76 is through organic exploration . If you’re not interested in the story of a particular expansion, you can safely skip it or postpone it without serious consequences.

All major content updates in Fallout 76
Name	Release date	Key additions
Wild Appalachia	March 13, 2019	Pioneer Scout quests, new crafting systems, public events, and much more.
Nuclear Winter	June 10, 2019	Nuclear Winter’s Battle Royale mode, plus a host of new items.
Wastelanders	April 14, 2020	The game now features full-fledged NPCs and a faction-related storyline.
The Legendary Run	June 30, 2020	Seasonal content begins in Fallout 76.
One Wasteland For All	September 15, 2020	Game difficulty has been reworked: Enemies now scale according to the player’s level.
Steel Dawn	November 21, 2020	The Brotherhood of Steel faction is introduced, with its own storyline and themed gear.
Locked & Loaded	April 27, 2021	Improvements to the CAMP and Vault systems, expansion of Daily Ops, addition of SPECIAL builds.
Steel Reign	July 7, 2021	Continuation of the Steel Dawn storyline. Crafting of legendary items and legendary power armor has been added.
Fallout Worlds	September 8, 2021	Private Worlds have been added and the Daily Operations activity has been expanded.
Night of the Moth	December 8, 2021	The Moth Equinox seasonal event and various quality of life improvements.
Invaders from Beyond	March 1, 2022	The Invaders from Beyond seasonal event and further quality of life improvements.
Test Your Metal	June 14, 2022	New public events and improved points system for Fallout 1 subscribers.
Expeditions: The Pitt	September 13, 2022	The first expedition in the game, “Pittsburgh”, has been added.
Nuka-World On Tour	December 6, 2022	New public events and the Nuka Arcade location. Reworked legendary item drop mechanics.
Mutation Invasion	February 28, 2023	Introduced Mutated Public Events.
Once in a Blue Moon	June 20, 2023	New public events and the Costa Case storyline related to the Blue Ridge faction.
Expeditions: Atlantic City (Boardwalk Paradise)	December 5, 2023	Added expedition to Atlantic City.
Expeditions: Atlantic City (America’s Playground)	March 26, 2024	Atlantic City expansion, including new main and side quests.
Skyline Valley	June 12, 2024	An expansion of Appalachia with the new Skyvale region. Includes new quests and gear.
Milepost Zero	September 3, 2024	Additional content for the Blue Ridge faction, including the Zero Mile Trading Post in Skyvale.
Gleaming Depths	December 3, 2024	Raids for high-level players have been added, with rewards in the form of 4-star legendary items. Significant perk changes have been made.
Ghoul Within	March 18, 2025	New quests, public events, the “Onslaught” mechanic, and the ability for players to transform into ghouls.
Gone Fission	June 3, 2025	Fishing has been added, as well as a number of changes to perk and combat balance.
CAMP Revamp	September 2, 2025	Complete rework of the CAMP system and several quality of life improvements.
Burning Springs	December 2, 2025	Appalachia expands westward with the Hot Springs region. Includes a new storyline, bounty hunting activity, and more.

Is Fallout 76 worth playing now?

Of course, but if you’re a fan of Fallout 4 or previous games in the series, it’s important to understand that Fallout 76 is still an MMORPG . The game has many social aspects and content designed for repeated playthroughs, though much of it can still be completed solo.

In terms of technical stability and polish, the game is in good shape. Fallout 76 is infamous for its disastrous launch, but it’s now quite playable. Many balance and quality-of-life issues have been addressed. While some rough edges remain, and the mandatory online connection may be inconvenient for some players, it’s definitely worth a try.