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Inside the Vault: Join the Fallout 76 XBOX Series Public Test Server

Testing of the XBOX Series version of Fallout 76 begins today! Read on to learn how you can gain access and start testing.

Tim, XBOX Program Manager
August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Fallout 76 PTS

Attention, Vault Dwellers!

We’re excited to welcome Fallout 76 players to the first Public Test Server on XBOX! Starting today, XBOX Insiders who own Fallout 76 or have access to Fallout 76 through an active Game Pass subscription can join the Fallout 76 Public Test Server (PTS). Experience upcoming XBOX Series updates before they arrive in the live game.

What’s Coming to the Public Test Server

During this Public Test Server, you can expect to see the following:

This update brings Fallout 76 to the XBOX Series platforms natively allowing us to utilize the hardware more efficiently today and in the future. Today serves as a big step towards making sure Fallout 76 feels more comfortable to play on all console hardware.

Things to Know Before Jumping into the Public Test Server

How to Join

  1. On your XBOX Series X|S Console, sign-in and launch the XBOX Insider Hub app (or install it from the Store if needed)
  2. Navigate to Previews > Fallout 76 (Public Test Server)
  3. Select Join
  4. Wait for registration to complete, then you’ll be directed to the Store to install Fallout 76 (Public Test Server)

Having trouble?

We Want Your Feedback

Join the Bethesda Studios Discord server to provide your feedback! The Discord is the primary way we review feedback and bug reports on these updates. So, join us and share information about your experience! After joining the server, visit #server-roles for the steps to gain access to our PTS channels.

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