Fallout 76 currently lacks cross-platform play or progression. This means that if players switch consoles, they will lose their progress and have to start from scratch. According to Todd Howard, Bethesda is prioritizing cross-progression over cross-play.
He stated that although they would like to have both, cross-progression is more important. Howard also mentioned that looking into implementing this feature is a complex technical task due to the game’s initial architecture. In light of the changes in the multiplayer gaming landscape over the past decade, Bethesda acknowledges the shift in gamers’ expectations regarding multiplayer features.
They aim to be mindful of this when developing future games, particularly focusing on seamless progression across different devices. Fallout 76 marks the series’ foray into the MMO genre and serves as a prequel to the mainline games. Players must explore the vast open world of Appalachia, construct bases, survive, and strengthen their characters as they progress through the game.
