Bethesda has announced it has had to delay the release of the massive Wastelanders update due to changes at the studio following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. As the development team has shifted to a work from home model this has impacted how they are able to interact with each other. Due to this shift the Wastelanders update will now be released on April 14th and not April 7th as planned. It is not a large delay and given the current circumstances we all find ourselves in I think we can give Bethesda a bit of a break over this delay.
The full statement from Bethesda can be found below.
Friends,
Like others around the world, we’re dealing with the critical situation that’s currently affecting so many of us. For the safety of everyone, we have transitioned to remote work, and are limiting our in-person interactions.
This has obviously changed the way we work, but rest assured that critical services for all our live games are fully operating.
However, this has affected our ability to do the final testing we need for Wastelanders and we must move the release date a week, from April 7 to April 14. We’ve done everything we can to minimize the delay and can’t wait for everyone to play. A special thanks to all our Private Test Server players for all your help.
We know this is a stressful time, and we can’t thank you enough for all the support you’ve given each other and us. We’re humbled to have such an incredible community that has stuck with us through ups and downs. It means the world to us, especially in times like this.
Stay safe, and thanks again
Wastelanders will add human NPCs to Fallout 76 and split them into the factions of Settlers and Raiders. With them comes a new questline as well as a reputation system for players.Two content bundles will be released as well allowing players to get items that are themed after the new factions.
The Raiders bundle will include:
- Mine Car Planter – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
- Raider C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Raider edge
- Raider Stash Box – Raider-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
- Raider Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Crater
- Raider Pathfinder Outfit – Look like another resident of Crater with this outfit (includes mask and bandana)
- Raider Conquest Loot Bag – Raider-style Loot bag, complete with skull
- Raider Pillager Backpack – A Raider-style backpack
- Raider Marauder Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance for your Power Armor based on the Crater Raiders
Meanwhile, the Settlers bundle will include:
- Garden Truckbed Trailer – A small planter for your crops when no dirt is available (buildable in your C.A.M.P.)
- Settler C.A.M.P. – Change the look of your Vault-Tec C.A.M.P. deployable to give it a Settler appearance
- Settler Stash Box – Settler-themed Stash box for your C.A.M.P.
- Settler Faction Flag – New flag for your C.A.M.P. that show off your allegiance to Foundation
- Settler Mechanic Outfit – Look like another resident of Foundation with this outfit (includes hat)
- Settler Traveler Loot Bag – Settler-style Loot bag that looks like a travel case
- Settler Relief Backpack – A Settler-style backpack
- Settler Vigilante Power Armor Skin – Unique appearance based on the Foundation Settlers
Source: Bethesda
