Fallout 76 Season 24: Why The Backwoods Update Changes Everything 

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Bethesda confirms Season 24 will focus on monster hunting in the deep woods

Two weeks after the Fallout TV show’s Season 2 finale dropped, Bethesda is finally capitalizing on the hype. The studio just dropped the full Fallout 76 roadmap running through June 2026, and it’s heavy on cryptids.

The headliner? The long-awaited “Backwoods” update arrives March 3, bringing Season 24 and—finally—Bigfoot to Appalachia.


Key Takeaways: The Quick Answer

  • Release Date: The “Backwoods” update and Season 24 launch March 3, 2026.
  • New Content: Features the Bigfoot cryptid, a Rip Daring-themed season, and “Invaders from Beyond” events.
  • Future Proofing: Native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions are confirmed for later in 2026.

The Backwoods Update: Bigfoot Arrives March 3

Bethesda isn’t subtle about this one. The new update in Fallout 76, titled The Backwoods, is squarely focused on hunting down cryptids in the Appalachian forests.

According to the teaser footage released alongside the roadmap, players will finally encounter the Yeti (or Bigfoot). This creature has been hinted at since launch but never fully realized until now.

This update lands Tuesday, March 3, kicking off with “Bigfoot’s Bash,” a week-long celebration dedicated to the new beast. If you’ve been hoarding ammo, now is the time to use it.


Season 24: Rip Daring & The Alien Invasion

Season 24 is officially titled “Rip Daring and the Cryptids from Beyond the Cosmos.” It leans heavily into the pulp-comic aesthetic, bringing back the famous big-game hunter Rip Daring.

The season structure looks dense. Immediately following the Bigfoot launch, we’re getting the Invaders from Beyond event (March 10 – 24).

It seems the Zetan aliens aren’t happy about us poking around the woods. Expect the usual chaotic public events, but with a new seasonal reward track tied to the Rip Daring theme.


The Spring 2026 Roadmap Breakdown

Bethesda has mapped out everything from March through June. It’s a mix of new seasonal content, returning fan-favorite events, and high-value “Double” weekends.

Here is the schedule based on the official reveal and Nuka Knights data:


March: The Backwoods & Aliens

  • March 3: Update 66 “The Backwoods” & Season 24 Launch.
  • March 3 – 10: Bigfoot’s Bash (New Event).
  • March 10 – 24: Invaders from Beyond.
  • March 12 – 16: Caps-a-Plenty + Minerva’s Big Sale.
  • March 19 – 23: Double S.C.O.R.E. + Double Mutations.

April: Rip Daring’s Takeover

  • April 7 – 14: Mutated Public Events.
  • April 16 – 20: Double XP Weekend + Minerva Sale.
  • April 21 – May 5: Rip Daring Mini-Season.
  • April 28 – May 12: “Spooky Scorched” (TBC) / Special Event.

May: The Big Bloom

  • May 19 – June 2: The Big Bloom (Floraison Explosive).
  • May 21 – 25: Minerva’s Big Sale.
  • May 28 – June 1: Gold Rush (Treasury Note boost).

June: Season 25 Pre-Game

  • June 4 – 8: Caps-a-Plenty.
  • June 9 – 16: Mutated Public Events.
  • June 23: Meat Week returns.

Also, learn more about Bethesda’s official response to the Crossplay rumors in Fallout 76!


In Conclusion: Native current Gen and Support

For console players still running the backward-compatible versions, there is good news. Bethesda confirmed that native Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions are coming later in 2026.

This likely means better frame rates, faster load times, and possibly the visual fidelity upgrades we’ve seen in the PC version. While crossplay isn’t here yet, the studio explicitly stated they “haven’t closed the door” on it.

For now, the game remains available on Game Pass (Essential, Premium, and Ultimate), which remains the most cost-effective way to jump in if you haven’t already!

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