Dexerto spoke to the Fallout 76 developers to discuss how base building will be better and more expansive than ever before thanks to the game’s newest update, Milepost Zero. When Fallout 76 first launched in October 2018, it was met with criticism from fans; however, the developers have refused to shy away from discussing the game’s initial launch struggles while working tirelessly to rebuild community support and elevate the game to greater heights. In 2023, the devs released a wide range of content via the Atlantic City update , which included a new area for players to explore.
Fast-forward to September 3, 2024 , and Fallout 76 released its twelfth major update, Milepost Zero. This new content adds the most versatile and advanced base and outpost-building gameplay the franchise has ever seen, which greatly expands on the initial formula from Fallout 4. Now, players can even manage their own caravan company and must not only deck it out but be prepared to defend it should the need arise.
In an exclusive interview with Dexerto, Fallout 76 Creative Director Jonathan Rush and Lead Producer Bill LaCoste, broke down the development process for Milepost Zero and the importance they place on listening to their community and how this shaped the game’s new update Fallout 76 Milepost Zero update is a love letter to builders As the franchise’s first multiplayer title, Fallout 76 has slowly but surely found its footing as a fantastic addition to the award-winning RPG series. It .