Fallout 76 update 2.28 (1.7.25.39) is now available to download on PS4, PC and Xbox One. According to the official Fallout 76 version 2.28 patch notes, the latest update fixes Head Hunts, improves Infestations with tougher bosses and better server notifications, restores V.A.T.S. unarmed attacks, rebalances Fasnacht bosses, and increases enemy ammo drops. Additionally, Fallout 76 patch 2.28 also delivers extensive fixes across C.A.M.P. items, weapons, UI, armor, events, and stability.
Fallout 76 July 21, 2026 Update Summary
- Head Hunts, Dangerous Pastimes, and Heart of the Swamp event issues resolved.
- Infestations rebalanced with tougher bosses, more ammo drops, and improved event notifications.
- Multiple gameplay, V.A.T.S., weapon, and UI fixes implemented.
- Numerous C.A.M.P., armor, challenge, and visual bugs corrected.
FO76 update 2.28 Patch Notes – June 21, 2026
Full Fallout 76 Patch Notes – July 21, 2026
Activities and Public Events
- Fixed Head Hunts failing after the target was defeated.
- The Foreman and Corporal Jane now drop the correct boss-tier loot.
- Resolved Power Armor enemy spawn issues in Dangerous Pastimes.
- Renamed the Rusted Hogsplitter to Poisoned Hogsplitter during Meat Week.
- Moo-Moo Curd now displays correctly in display cases.
- Fixed incorrect XP rewards for completing the Monongah Powering Up activity.
- Greatly reduced the Mirelurk Queen’s health during Heart of the Swamp.
Armor and Clothing
- Fixed a first-person visual issue affecting the Leather Left Arm on female characters.
- Daring Underarmor now supports additional lining mods.
- Responder Civil Engineer armor now requires the correct Civil Engineer Underarmor plans.
C.A.M.P., Workshops, and Shelters
- Fixed weather station effects causing damage grunts.
- Updated the Rainbow Weather Machine with corrected secondary rainbow colors.
- Fixed Dog C.A.M.P. Pets jittering while resting.
- Corrected names for the Cyprus Cat Bed, Glowing Doghouse, and Glowing Radhog Bed.
- Moved the Nuka-Stool to the Furniture > Seating category.
- Fixed Framed Blue Tarp Roof placement.
- Backpack Flairs now align correctly on displayed backpacks.
- Fixed Camden Park Claw Machine animations.
- Workshops now show an error when repair materials are missing.
- Fixed lighting differences between Ghoul Vault Boy and Ghoul Vault Girl Lamps.
- Wise Mothman Throne build limit increased to 20.
- Added a description explaining the Teal Sink produces water and cannot be placed in shelters.
Challenges
- Corrected the Harvest a Prickeye challenge text.
- Fixed a typo in the Toxic Valley event challenge.
- Resolved the Scrap Headwear challenge not tracking correctly.
Gameplay
- Cannery recipes no longer benefit from Super Duper.
- Several canned recipes now require both the cooked meal and a Can.
- Fixed V.A.T.S. preventing unarmed attacks.
- Player Ghouls no longer load with an incorrect active Glow meter.
- All Fasnacht bosses are now 3-star Legendary enemies with increased health.
Infestations
- Scrap Kits now display the Atomic Shop icon.
- Fixed the Fort Defiance map marker.
- Protectrons and melee enemies now attack correctly when previously unarmed.
- Super Mutant Floaters now explode correctly on death.
- Enemies no longer instantly detect players arriving by Fast Travel.
- Corrected Lieutenant Gutsy’s name.
- Fixed fast travel audio issues between Infestation locations.
- Tracked challenges now disappear after completion.
- Corrected the Super Mutant Boss face color.
- Increased ammo drops from enemies.
- Reduced Legendary item drops from non-boss enemies.
- Rebalanced bosses to provide a greater challenge for larger groups.
- Added server-wide notifications when Infestations begin and end.
- Reduced the initial search area for Infestation locations.
Pip-Boy
- Rad Specialist now displays the correct Glow intake values.
- Fixed player controls locking when opening the Pip-Boy during vault exit loadouts.
- Player Team display is now condensed while the Pip-Boy is open.
Weapons
- LMG Critical .308 Receiver now correctly uses .308 ammunition.
- Ammo refunds now work again with Dom Pedro’s magazine mods.
- Plasma Caster short scope now displays visible lenses.
- Fixed Handmade Rifle drum magazine reload animation with the Light ‘Em Up Paint.
- Weapon mods that change base damage now display accurate values throughout the UI.
Legendary Mods
- Crafted Hogsplitter mods now follow proper naming conventions.
- Electrified Hogsplitter visual effects remain correctly attached in third-person view.
User Interface
- Gold Bullion exchanges now correctly cap at 40.
- Fixed incorrect item reward messages for level 20 Vault 76 loadouts.
- Corrected unintended text on non-English Atomic Shop items.
- Fixed the Rigged Player Title text.
- Resolved Plan: Healing Arch incorrectly appearing in Samuel’s inventory.
- Fixed incorrect button mapping on the Seasons unlock screen.
- Adjusted excessive weapon inspection zoom.
- Fixed excessive map zoom-out after loading.
- Resolved Workshop Menu and Quest Tracking overlap.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed Rebar Rod and Janky Rod display issues on Fishing Rod Displays.
- Lucky Dice emote can now roll all six numbers again.
- Fixed a crash when changing audio devices.
- Corrected visual issues on the Fish’n Hole Outfit for female characters.
- Fixed an unusable bench in Athens.
- Closed a wall gap at the Helvetia bookstore.
- Resolved white flash and black pixel artifacts when exiting Terminals and the Pip-Boy.
- Accessibility options now display “Unavailable” when Text-to-Speech or Speech-to-Text is disabled.
Summary: This update
Fallout 76 Update 2.28 Download Sizes
Check the download sizes below for today’s update on your platform of choice:
- PC (Steam): 9.8 GB
- PC (Microsoft Store): 22 GB
- XBOX: 22.6 GB
- PlayStation: 21.8 GB
Recently, Fallout 76 patch 2.03 (season 20) Glow of the Ghoul update introducing ghoul transformations, irradiated C.A.M.P. décor, and unique rewards. Fallout 1st members get exclusive content, with a Seasons Pass available for others. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are reporting several issues while playing the game online. Today’s FO76 patch 2.28 will resolve a few of these issues.
Download free Fallout 76 update 2.28 on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.
