A fresh update has rolled out in Fallout 76, aimed at improving gameplay across the board with a focus on base building, combat, visual polish, and user interface tweaks. Patch 1.7.21.8 is now live and ranges in size depending on platform, with download sizes: 2.9 GB on Steam, 15.1 GB on PlayStation, 15.7 GB on Microsoft Store, and 22.7 GB on Xbox. We’ve read the latest Fallout 76 patch notes, so you don’t have to!
Fallout 76 Patch Notes 1.7.21.8
We’ve summarize the most important aspects of the changes in Patch 1.7.21.8, but here’s the official Fallout 76 patch notes by Bethesda that you can read for more details.
C.A.M.P. Enhancements
Players building bases will notice a significant drop in material costs, such as the Fire Watch Tower now only requiring 5 wood instead of 25. Multiple C.A.M.P. assets have received visual fixes and cost adjustments, while others, like the Tool Shed and Caged Owl, now behave correctly when placed or destroyed. Notably, the build limit for several flag variants has increased from 3 to 25, ideal for patriotic decorators.
Combat and Weapons Fixes
Combat saw a round of clean-up, including sound effect corrections for weapons like the Assaultron Head and Chainsaw, along with a fix for disappearing enemy corpses that made looting frustrating. Ghouls also got some love: they’ll no longer suffer from disease or bugged damage effects, and their headgear should look a bit more natural now.
Fishing and Outfits
Fishing has become a smoother experience with bug fixes that improve rain-based challenges and display alignment. Players who dress to impress will also appreciate the tweaks to masks, bandanas, and the snorkel mask, which now offers protection from airborne threats.
UI and Quality-of-Life Fixes
The update irons out UI overlaps and visual oddities across menus. Ghoul perk cards now visually match their theme, and previously misnamed Atomic Shop items now display correctly. The Vault Boy animation for Gun Runner has also been polished.
Odds and Ends
Bethesda addressed a slew of small but annoying issues ranging from strange camera angles on stools to players being overcharged when respawning while over encumbered. Even Mr. Fuzzy got a name correction for his Antennae Ball Backpack Flair.
With this Fallout 76 patch smoothing out rough edges and enhancing functionality, it’s a good time to revisit Appalachia. Whether you’re optimizing your base or diving into Daily Ops, today’s update helps make the experience more stable and enjoyable across the board. Check out our Patches hub for patch notes on your favorite games. Otherwise, visit Are Fallout 76 Servers Down so you know when you can jump back into Appalachia to experience these latest changes.
