Fallout 76 has seen a surge in players following the popularity of the Amazon Prime series, but a popular live-service title could be experiencing server issues. If you’re having trouble, we can tell you how to check the server status.
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Bethesda's Fallout 76 differs from single-player titles like Starfield and Fallout 4 in that it requires a constant internet connection, due to Fallout 76's core focus on online play. But that does mean you're at the mercy of servers.
The easiest way to determine if Fallout 76 is down is to check the official server status. We'll explain how to do that below.
You can check the Fallout 76 server status on the official Bethesda website. There you can also find the status of the main services and live games of Bethesda.net. With a handy key you can see exactly what is going on.