Fallout 76 is mere days away from getting Infestations, a brand-new gameplay mechanic scheduled to drop in early June 2026. Positioned as a key part of Season 25, the upcoming activity is expected to have a significant and multi-faceted impact on Fallout 76 co-op gameplay.
Bethesda originally announced the Infestations update on April 9, introducing it as part of the Fallout 76 Public Test Server patch released that day. The update centers on a world activity in which various enemy factions can infest certain areas, giving players a chance to clear them in exchange for highly valuable rewards.
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In the immediate lead-up to the update's June 2 launch, Bethesda shared a new video deep dive into Infestations and held a media event where members of the press could ask questions about the upcoming addition. In both cases, the studio emphasized that the new activity centers on "adventure and challenge," identifying those as the two core pillars of Infestations. In practical terms, that means Infestations will cater to veteran players running Fallout...
