Fallout 76 DOWN: Server maintenance status, update 21 patch notes revealed

FALLOUT 76 – UPDATE ONE: Bethesda has released patch notes for today’s big Fallout 76 download which has been dubbed update 21.

The new Fallout 76 download brings with it the Fortifying ATLAS challenges and the new A Colossal Problem event.

Introducing the patch notes the Fallout 76 team said: “We’re releasing Update 21 today, which includes the new Fortifying ATLAS community challenges, the Meat Weak Seasonal Event, and our new event “A Colossal Problem” in the coming weeks.

“This update also brings a number of additional improvements and bug fixes to Fallout 76, so be sure to read on to catch the patch notes.”

You can read the full Fallout 76 update 21 patch notes by clicking here. But here’s a rundown of what it includes…

UPDATE 21 HIGHLIGHTS

Fortifying ATLAS: Starting today, join the community in delivering construction supplies to ATLAS Observatory to help unlock events and new cosmetic rewards for everyone.

A Colossal Problem: In the coming weeks, you will be able to team up with other Dwellers to take on deadly beasts deep within Monongah Mine in this challenging new Public Event.

Meat Week: The biggest Meat Cook in all of Appalachia kicks off August 18 with the return of the Meat Week Seasonal Event.

UPDATE VERSION

Check below for the update version and download size for today’s patch on your platform of choice:

PC (Bethesda.net): 1.3.3.24 (4.7 GB)

PC (Microsoft Store): 1.3.3.24 (12.5 GB)

PC (Steam): 1.3.3.24 (2.4 GB)

PS4: 1.3.3.24 (8.7 GB)

Xbox: 1.3.3.24 (13.2 GB)

ORIGINAL: Fallout 76 servers are down right now for maintenance on PS4, Xbox One and PCs ahead of the rollout of update 21.

At 3pm BST server maintenance began with patch notes for Fallout 76 update 21 set to be published while servers are offline.

Announcing the start of server downtime the Bethesda Support Twitter posted: “@Fallout76 is undergoing maintenance on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Please check http://bethesda.net/status for more information.”

While in a post online community manager Valseek said: “We’ve now kicked off today’s maintenance, and Fallout 76 is offline for all platforms so that we can release Update 21.

“During this time, you will be unable to log into or play Fallout 76. Make sure to revisit this thread throughout downtime, and we will keep you updated so that you know as soon as maintenance is complete and we’ve brought the game back online.”

Bethesda has already confirmed that Fallout 76 update 21 will bring with it a new two-part community-wide event called Fortifying ATLAS.

In a post online at the end of July the Fallout 76 makers said: “Starting in Patch 21 next Tuesday, we’re kicking off a two-part community-wide event, called Fortifying ATLAS. Band together with other Dwellers to deliver supplies to ATLAS Observatory, and everyone will unlock some exciting rewards.

“Additionally, QuakeCon is going completely digital this year, and we’ve got everything you need to know so that you don’t miss a moment of Fallout goodness during the event.”

After next week’s patch, travel to ATLAS Observatory in the Savage Divide and meet up with Russell, who just might be the biggest Brotherhood fan in all of Appalachia. He’s heading up supply gathering and construction efforts to herald their return.

Over the next few weeks, he will ask everyone to share in delivering an abundance of raw materials to aid in fortifying ATLAS. If the community is able to deliver enough scrap of each type in time, all players will earn in-game rewards, including new Brotherhood of Steel themed cosmetics, a Purveyor Super Sale, a Double S.C.O.R.E. Daily event, and more!

Additionally, every time you contribute materials, you will receive “ATLAS Donor’s Provisions,” which you can open from your inventory to receive goodies and a chance at rare Plans.

Fortifying ATLAS will take place in two parts: Project Alpha, starting August 4, and Project Bravo, which starts on August 27. Each Project will have its own supply requirements, collection dates, and rewards.

source: express.co.uk