Fallout 76 is early

Fallout 76, the latest installment of Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG series, is officially launched on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on Wednesday, Nov. 14, but some players will not have to wait before starting to explore the irradiated ruins. from West Virginia. . Reddit users noted that the Fallout 76 servers are now online before their release date. So you can intervene a little earlier if you have the game.

Unlike previous entries in the series, Fallout 76 is still online and requires a persistent Internet connection, even if you plan to play solo. GameSpot started Fallout 76 on Xbox One today and can verify that its servers are up and running. If you manage to get your hands on a copy of the game or if you pre-load it on your PC, you will not have to wait until November 14 to start playing.

That said, considering the fact that it's not widely available yet, you still can not meet a lot of other players in Fallout 76. Although the game can still work as a solo adventure it puts a strong emphasis on the multiplayer mode. For example, Fallout 76 completely avoids NPCs; the only characters you will encounter in the game are other players, making it a very different type of RPG from previous Fallout games.

Taking such a drastically different approach with Fallout 76 was "scary," admits Bethesda, but the publisher is committed to supporting the title. Bethesda's director, Pete Hines, said the Fallout 76 servers will be operational "forever." He told GameSpot: "We will continue as long as people continue to play and that will not show any signs of slowing down."

In the meantime, PS4 players still have a little more time to claim some Fallout 76 gifts. Until November 14, you can get three Fallout 76 avatars and a theme for your PS4, that you have pre-ordered the game or not. There are other bonuses available; To learn more, read our Fallout 76 pre-order guide.