Ghoul Update for Fallout 76: Key Details Revealed

Fallout 76 Season 20 introduces an exciting new feature that allows players to transform into Ghouls in the radiation-filled world of Appalachia. Dive into the details of this update and discover the new level 50 character boost that's now available.

Fallout 76 Season 20 Out Now

Unleash the Ghoul Within

The latest update for Fallout 76, titled "The Ghoul Within," is now live, bringing a host of ghoul-related features, mechanics, and new cosmetics to enhance your C.A.M.P. Bethesda announced this update on their website on March 18, marking the beginning of Season 20.

Players can now embark on the "Leap of Faith" questline to undergo Ghoulification, which introduces them to a new area in the Savage Divide and new characters that aid in their transformation. As a Ghoul, players gain access to unique abilities like Glow and Feral, along with 30 new Ghoul-exclusive Perks, known as "Gherks."

The Feral ability replaces traditional hunger and thirst mechanics with a Feral meter. Depending on the meter's level, players receive different boosts. However, if the meter drops to 0%, gameplay changes dramatically: "+150% Melee Damage, and lose -5 Endurance, -99 Charisma, -30 Max HP, -20 Max AP, -300% Hip-fire Gun Accuracy & V.A.T.S. Accuracy."

The Glow ability allows players to consume radiation, granting immunity to diseases and mutations, and even causing them to glow. This ability also boosts maximum health, heals damage, and enhances the effectiveness of Gherks.

There are 28 Gherks to choose from, plus two new legendary perks exclusive to Ghouls. Note that Ghouls cannot access perks related to Hunger, Thirst, and Chem Resistance, as these are irrelevant to their new state.

A Day In The Life of A Ghoul

Navigating the wasteland as a Ghoul is made easier with the new abilities and Gherks. However, certain factions like the Brotherhood of Steel may become hostile, potentially locking players out of some questlines. Fortunately, a new NPC named Jaye offers disguises that allow Ghouls to access content that would otherwise be restricted.

If the Ghoul life doesn't suit you, players can revert to human form via the Character Screen. This is a one-way decision, as the "Leap of Faith" questline cannot be repeated. However, players can purchase Ghoul Retransformation for 1000 Atoms to become a Ghoul again.

Level 50 Character Boost and Season 20 Patch Notes

New and veteran players can now accelerate their journey with the Level 50 Character Boost, available for 1500 Atoms. This boost helps players dive straight into multiplayer features like Daily Ops, Public Events, and some story content.

The Season 20 update also includes various bug fixes, balance tweaks, accessibility improvements, combat adjustments, and weapon damage changes. Bethesda has also teased the upcoming "The Big Bloom" update, set for April 29, as part of their season calendar.

Since its launch in November 2018, Fallout 76 has overcome initial challenges and now boasts a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam, with 76% of reviews being positive. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.