Fallout 76 beta's second session date confirmed for Saturday

Check out all the details on the Fallout 76 beta we know so far

The first Fallout 76 beta session is over and the wait has officially begun for the next. Bethesda has revealed that Xbox One Vault Dwellers will be able to return to the game with a shorter test session over the weekend, and hopefully there will be many more to follow after that. Not sure how this whole thing is supposed to work? We have your answers right here. It won't be a traditional beta by any stretch, so make sure you see what all is waiting for you once you get in.

When will the Fallout 76 beta start?

The first session of the Fallout 76 beta has come and gone, giving Xbox One players four hours to try the game from 7pm to 11pm EDT on October 23. Your next chance to jump back into Appalachia will arrive on Saturday, October 27, but only for a two hour window this time. Here are the session times broken down by timezone.

• Saturday from 5pm EDT to 7pm EDT
• Saturday from 2pm PDT to 4pm PDT
• Saturday at 10pm BST to midnight BST

Can I pre-load the Fallout 76 beta?

You can, at least on Xbox One! The Fallout 76 beta is currently available for pre-load on the Xbox Store if you have a beta code registered to your account. You'll need about 45GB of storage space free to complete the download.

When will the Fallout 76 beta end?

As noted above, the beta isn't one long, uninterrupted session with a single start and end date. It will be a series of roughly four-to-eight hour sessions during "targeted time frames." Expect the sessions to continue from your platform's start date to a few days before Fallout 76's full launch on November 14.

Does the Fallout 76 beta have microtransactions?

You can earn Fallout 76's microtransaction currency, Atoms, while you play the beta. You won't be able to buy them until the game officially comes out. However you get Atoms, you can spend them on ways to cosmetically customize your character.

How much of the game will the Fallout 76 beta have?

According to the official FAQ, Bethesda plans for the Fallout 76 beta event to be the whole game. In other words, you'll be able to experience pretty much everything that will be available in the game at launch - though probably with more glitches and lag, because it's a beta.

Will my Fallout 76 beta progress carry into the full game?

Bethesda says it plans to save all players' progress from the beta and transfer it over into the full version of the game once it goes live. It's relatively uncommon for online games to roll progress over from the beta to the full version, so hopefully this works out.

How do I sign up for the Fallout 76 beta?

The only way to get guaranteed access to the Fallout 76 beta is to pre-order the game from a participating retailer. If you pre-order through your console's digital shop or Bethesda.net, you'll automatically be signed up for the beta. If you pre-order from a physical retailer, you'll need to head to this page on Bethesda.net, log in, and input the code you receive on your paper or email receipt to register.

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