Fallout 76 guide and walkthrough: how to survive in post-apocalyptic Appalachia

Now that the dust has finally settled, it’s time to leave Vault 76 and reclaim the land.

Fallout 76 went live on November 14 and brings with it a new flavour to the Fallout franchise, encouraging player cooperation, a healthy dose of PvP action and a distinct lack of NPCs.

If you’ve never played a Fallout game before or are just getting started, check out our top tips you should know before playing Fallout 76. We also have a short FAQ guide that covers how to pick up your CAMP, what to do if you lose your character and how to save your progress.

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Fallout 76 map

• Appalachia map

Fallout 76’s map is huge, so here’s a quick guide for all the key areas.

Fallout 76 DLC skins and items

• Where to find DLC skins

Here's where to find your Tricentennial Edition DLC extras.

Fallout 76 quests

• Order of Mysteries

Here's our guide to completing the Order of Mysteries questline.

• Into the Fire

We know cheaters never prosper, but here's the answers to the Fire Breathers exam in the Into the Fire quest.

Fallout 76 useful locations

• Where to find Power Armour

Quite simply, where to find a big ol' suit of Power Armour.

• Bobblehead locations

Bobbleheads are a little harder to find in Fallout 76, so here's the ones we know about.

• Vendors

Here's where to find some top vendors in Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 PvP

• PvP murder debuff

If you go on a killing spree, you'll be punished accordingly.

Fallout 76 Perks

• Perk card system explained

Fallout 76 uses a card system when levelling up, so here's a helping hand to understand the changes.

• Sharing Perks with teammates

You can share some skills with your teammates, providing you have the right Perks.

Fallout 76 factions

• Factions

All the factions you can join in Fallout 76.

• Faction PvP - coming soon

PvP factions will be coming to Fallout 76 soon, along with new vaults and missions.

Fallout 76 Atoms and cosmetic items

• How to earn, buy and spend Atoms

Here's our guide to understanding Atoms, where to get them and how to spend them.

Fallout 76 trophies, bugs and fixes

• Ammo and Bobby pin inventory weight issues

Bobby pins are inexplicably heavy in Fallout 76.

• Achievement and trophy issues

Some trophies and achievements aren't unlocking post-beta, so here's what you can do to fix it.

Fallout 76 tips for PC players

• Change FOV and depth of field

Here's how to change the FOV and more on PC.

• Push-to-talk coming soon

PC players have been requesting a push-to-talk function since the beta, so expect some changes soon.

Fallout 76 future updates

• Upcoming changes

New factions, vaults, missions and more - check back here for regular Fallout 76 updates.