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Fallout 76: The Slasher

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RPG, Survival, Shooter

Overview

Major update built around a multi-week story told through emergency radio broadcasts about murders echoing the Pint-Sized Slasher, alongside the new Legacy Seasons system and an overhaul letting players swap legendary mods on 80-plus unique weapons. It also brought native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.

Patch notes

Official patch notes

The Slasher release notes

  • The Slasher: a horror questline that unfolds over several weeks via the Pip-Boy Breaking News station
  • Native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions target 60 FPS, with 4K on Series X and PS5 Pro
  • Legacy Seasons let you earn rewards from past seasons, starting with Armor Ace and the Power Patrol
  • Unique weapons and armor can now be re-rolled with different legendary mods and take a fourth mod
  • Season 26, Beware the Blood Moon, brings a new seasonal reward track
  • Scrapping legendaries returns more scrip, and Night Person and Solar Powered become single-rank perks

Checked Oct 1, 2026

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