The Backwoods shakes up Appalachia with Bigfoot and a galactic season in Fallout 76

Appalachia is about to get weirder than ever. On March 3, Fallout 76 will launchThe Backwoods update—an expansion introducing new mysteries, legendary creatures, and the start of Season 24: Rip Daring and the Cryptids from Beyond the Cosmos.

The biggest surprise is the arrival of the legendary Bigfoot, joining the Wasteland ecosystem as one of the community's most anticipated additions. His inclusion bolsters the cryptid and fantasy tone of this new era, where exploration and danger go hand-in-hand across denser, more mysterious zones.

Simultaneously, Season 24 leans into a pulp narrative with Rip Daring as the central figure, leading players on an adventure inspired by otherworldly creatures. Through the seasonal progression system, you can complete in-game challenges to earn S.C.O.R.E., rank up, and collect Tickets to redeem for exclusive rewards in the Season Menu.

Featured items include the Pip-Boy Display Stand, the Abduction Stein, Rip Daring’s Survival Cache, and other cosmetics and themed gear that reinforce the event’s retro-galactic aesthetic. The system maintains its familiar structure but expands the reward catalog with a more creative and collectible focus.

The Backwoods doesn’t just add content; it revitalizes the activity calendar with a season full of its own unique identity. Are you ready to head into the woods, face down legends, and claim rewards that seem to come from another galaxy?

March 3 marks the beginning of this new chapter in Appalachia. Get ready to explore, complete challenges, and rank up as mystery looms over the Wasteland. More information here.