Bethesda Game Studios has opened up the Public Test Server for Fallout 76 on both PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S platforms. As of August 26th, console players can access the Public Test Server for the first time, getting a glimpse of some of the upcoming features and updates making their way into the ecosystem.
However, accessing the Fallout 76 PTS on PlayStation and XBOX isn’t as easy as it is on PC. If you’re a PC gamer, you just need to download the PTS variant of the game on Steam. But on console, it’s tougher. Below, I’ve outlined how you can get the Fallout 76 Public Test Server on PlayStation and XBOX
Access the Fallout 76 PTS on XBOX
If you want to access the Fallout 76 Public Test Server on XBOX, you’ll need to navigate to the platform via the XBOX Insider Hub.
This needs to be downloaded and installed on your console before you can access it:
- Head to the XBOX Store
- Search ‘Insider’ and select the XBOX Insider bundle
- Hit ‘Get’ or ‘Install’
- Wait for the download to finish, then navigate to ‘My Games & Apps’ and head to ‘Apps’
- Open the app, click on ‘Previews’ and select ‘Fallout 76 PTS’
- Hit ‘Join’
- Download the PTS (it’s around the same size as the base game) and launch it
Bethesda Game Studios asks that anyone accessing the PTS also join the Discord server to provide feedback as directly as possible.
Access the Fallout 76 PTS on PS5
If you’re a PlayStation kind of person and want to access the Fallout 76 Public Test Server, you’ll need to complete a more complex process:
- Join the Bethesda Game Studios Discord server and head to the 76-announcements channel
- Find the region-specific channel you need to access. Note: You’ll need to have verified your age with Discord to access these channels in certain territories
- Access your chosen region and type /claim, but before you hit enter to send your message, you’ll see a menu with CODE GROUPS appear. If you choose your group, you’ll then be messaged a code to redeem.
- Redeem the code you’re given via the PlayStation Store and download the PTS as though it’s a new game
That’s about it!
Let us know on the Insider Gaming Discord server if this guide helped you get into the Fallout 76 Public Test Server on PS5 or XBOX!
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