Bethesda officially announces Fallout 76, a multiplayer online entry in the Fallout series, during E3 2018.
Fallout 76 is released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Players experience widespread server problems and bugs on launch day, causing frustration and impacting reception.
Bethesda announces the Wastelanders expansion, adding human NPCs and new quests to Fallout 76.
The Wastelanders expansion is released, significantly improving the gameplay experience and reception.
Vault 76 opens its doors to selected citizens, releasing them to reclaim and rebuild Appalachia.
The Overseer instructs the inhabitants of Vault 76 to emerge and begin restoring the wasteland, marking the start of the player's adventure.
A key figure involved in the Overseer's oversight, Beatrix Russell, takes her own life within Vault 76.
Players encounter remnants of the Enclave faction trying to reclaim control in Appalachia, presenting heightened challenges.
A new dangerous mutation, Scorchbeasts, are discovered flying over Appalachia, posing a threat to survivors.
