{"id":1618,"date":"2021-08-06T12:36:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T12:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2021-08-06T12:36:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T12:36:06","slug":"is-fallout-76-cross-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform in 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The release of Fallout 76 in late 2018 was a huge success for <a href=\"https:\/\/bethesda.net\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bethesda.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the cross-platform capabilities have been one of the major controversies surrounding the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big question on everyone&#8217;s mind right now is whether or not Fallout 76 will be cross-platform in 2021?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will dig deep to answer the question:&nbsp;<strong>Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform in 2021?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#A_Brief_Overview_of_Fallout_76\" title=\"A Brief Overview of Fallout 76\">A Brief Overview of Fallout 76<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Does_Fallout_76_support_Cross-Platform_Play_in_2021\" title=\"Does Fallout 76 support Cross-Platform Play in 2021?\">Does Fallout 76 support Cross-Platform Play in 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Is_Fallout_76_Cross-platform_between_Xbox_and_PC\" title=\"Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform between Xbox and PC?\">Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform between Xbox and PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Can_Xbox_Players_Play_with_PC_Players_on_Fallout_76\" title=\"Can Xbox Players Play with PC Players on Fallout 76?\">Can Xbox Players Play with PC Players on Fallout 76?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Is_Fallout_76_Wastelanders_Cross-platform\" title=\"Is Fallout 76 Wastelanders Cross-platform?\">Is Fallout 76 Wastelanders Cross-platform?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Is_Fallout_76_Worth_It_in_2021\" title=\"Is Fallout 76 Worth It in 2021?\">Is Fallout 76 Worth It in 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-fallout-76-cross-platform\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_Overview_of_Fallout_76\"><\/span>A Brief Overview of Fallout 76<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fallout.bethesda.net\/en\/games\/fallout-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Fallout<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fallout.bethesda.net\/en\/games\/fallout-76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 76<\/a> <\/strong>is a game set in the Fallout universe and is an online multiplayer survival game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a spin-off from the classic series and takes place 20 years after the nuclear war ending of Fallout 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was released on November 14, 2018, and is available on Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gameplay is similar to many survival games, with the player exploring a game world and fighting enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Fallout 76 is vastly different from other online multiplayer survival games in several ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of these differences is that <strong>it doesn&#8217;t have an &#8220;ending.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other survival games such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-ark-cross-platform\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"877\"><strong>Ark: Survival Evolved<\/strong><\/a>, with a clear goal and winning condition, Fallout 76 does not have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To some, this may make the game seem less enjoyable than other online survival games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk about the <strong>cross-platform multiplayer capability of this game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Fallout_76_support_Cross-Platform_Play_in_2021\"><\/span>Does Fallout 76 support Cross-Platform Play in 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Does-Fallout-76-support-Cross-Platform-Play-in-2021_-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Does-Fallout-76-support-Cross-Platform-Play-in-2021_-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Does-Fallout-76-support-Cross-Platform-Play-in-2021_-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Does-Fallout-76-support-Cross-Platform-Play-in-2021_-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Does-Fallout-76-support-Cross-Platform-Play-in-2021_.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being available on major gaming platforms such as the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC,&nbsp;<strong>Fallout 76 does not support cross-platform play even in 2021.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that, unlike Ark: Survival Evolved and Fortnite, you cannot play with someone on a different platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only players on the same platform can play with each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a player playing on the PlayStation 4 can only participate in multiplayer activities with other players playing on the PlayStation 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of <strong>Fallout 76 crossplay<\/strong> is a major disappointment to many gamers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be an issue that Bethesda has to address if they wish for Fallout 76 to succeed as an online multiplayer survival game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For gamers, the most significant benefit of playing games on different platforms is that you can play with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Fallout 76 limits this, it seems like a step back in terms of online multiplayer capabilities for players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in 2018, Bethesda, the game developer, said that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2021\/5\/3\/22417560\/sony-ps4-cross-play-confidential-documents-epic-games-agreements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Sony was the main reason for this limitation.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sony has historically been very resistant to cross-platform play on their devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, recent comments from Sony&#8217;s CEO Jim Ryan have hinted that there may be changes coming soon, and they will <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vg247.com\/2021\/06\/21\/son-cross-play-ps4-ps5-future-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">support cross-play<\/a> <\/strong>now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, we can hope that Sony and Bethesda agree to allow cross-platform play in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will need more details from both companies to know for sure, but this is an excellent sign for fans of Fallout 76 and other online multiplayer survival games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To sum up this section, Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform in 2021?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, it&#8217;s not, Fallout 76 does not support crossplay<\/strong> even though many gamers are hoping and waiting for this feature to be added.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When will it happen?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t know yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that answer out of the way, let&#8217;s look at <strong>some questions related to Fallout 76 cross-platform capability.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/is-ark-cross-platform\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"877\">Is ARK: Survival Evolved Cross-platform? Here\u2019s Everything You Need to Know in 2021!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fallout_76_Cross-platform_between_Xbox_and_PC\"><\/span>Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform between Xbox and PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fallout 76 does not support cross-platform between PC and Xbox One.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that if you own an Xbox One, you cannot play with a friend who is playing on a PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is unfortunate for gamers as this limits your ability to play the game with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to pick up Fallout 76, it is probably a good idea to make sure that most of <strong>your friends have the same type of gaming device.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you will not be missing out on playing with friends because you are using different gaming hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Xbox_Players_Play_with_PC_Players_on_Fallout_76\"><\/span>Can Xbox Players Play with PC Players on Fallout 76?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Fallout 76 does not support cross-platform play between Xbox One and PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This means Xbox players cannot play with PC players in Fallout 76.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another instance of how Fallout 76 does not support cross-platform capabilities, which may disappoint a lot of gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, one very disappointed fan created their own petition on change.org to tell Bethesda that they want them to enable cross-platform play in the game, and we can&#8217;t help but agree with this opinion as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fallout_76_Wastelanders_Cross-platform\"><\/span>Is Fallout 76 Wastelanders Cross-platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Is-Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Cross-platform_-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Is-Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Cross-platform_-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Is-Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Cross-platform_-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Is-Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Cross-platform_-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gameranswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Is-Fallout-76-Wastelanders-Cross-platform_.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wastelanders is Fallout 76&#8217;s third major expansion, and it&#8217;s a free update for all existing players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a slew of valuable additions and enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the main question remains the same: <strong>Will Fallout 76 Wastelanders support cross-platform play?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The answer is sadly no. Fallout 76 Wastelanders does not support cross-platform play either.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that if you are playing on a console, you will only be able to play with other players using the same platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the third instance of Fallout 76 not having cross-platform capabilities, which disappoints gamers hoping for this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fallout_76_Worth_It_in_2021\"><\/span>Is Fallout 76 Worth It in 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Big yes. I believe Fallout 76 is still worth it in 2021.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fallout 76 has been a success for Bethesda, and it will continue to be a success in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why Fallout is still worth it in 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is that the game will continue to receive new content, which will give you more things to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fallout 76 also has an active player base, which is very important to keep a game fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third reason why Fallout 76 is worth it in 2021 is that there are many more possibilities for new content in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the game does not support cross-platform play in 2021, there is still much for players to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If in the future, Bethesda decides to add cross-platform support as well, then even more gamers will be able to jump on this bandwagon and try it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is simple:&nbsp;<strong>Fallout 76 is worth it in 2021!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Is Fallout 76 Cross-platform in 2021? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, it&#8217;s not. Fallout 76 is not a cross-platform game even in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many unanswered questions about the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not seem like Bethesda will be adding cross-platform in the future either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you play on a console, you will only be able to play with other players using the same platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, if you are looking forward to playing Fallout 76 in 2021, make sure that many of your friends have the same type of gaming device so that you can continue to enjoy this fun online game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I want to hear from you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been playing Fallout 76, and if so, what are your thoughts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think about cross-platform capabilities in video games these days?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you upset that the game does not support cross-platform play with your friends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, leave a comment below and let us know what you think. We would love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed reading this article, why don&#8217;t you check out some of our other ones that we think you will enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The release of Fallout 76 in late 2018 was a huge success for Bethesda.\u00a0 Still, the cross-platform capabilities have been one of the major controversies surrounding the game. 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