Fallout 76: Megaton Returns – In 2027, It's Off to the Capital Wasteland

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If you loved Fallout 3, then hold on tight: in 2027, one of the series' most iconic cities returns. A new expansion for Fallout 76 takes players to the Capital Wasteland — and with it, to Megaton, the legendary settlement built around an unexploded atomic bomb.

The special thing about this time jump: you won't simply land in the familiar city from Fallout 3, but a full 170 years earlier in the game's timeline. Instead of the year 2277, in which Fallout 3 is set, you'll be whisked back to 2107 — just a few years after the events of Fallout 76.

Here's a rundown of what this means for Megaton, familiar locations, and gameplay, as well as what Bethesda has revealed so far.

What we know about the Megaton expansion

According to GameStar, the coming year is set to be a big one for Fallout 76. In a new expansion, players return to the Capital Wasteland and visit several familiar locations. Megaton — the settlement built around an unexploded atomic bomb, which served as one of the first major locations in Fallout 3 — takes center stage.

For fans, this means a special trip back in time: instead of the established city from Fallout 3, they'll see Megaton in a much earlier phase. How the settlement looks during this era, which other familiar locations will make their way into the game, and what new content the expansion brings has not been revealed in detail so far.

Fallout 76 as a bridge between the games

Fallout 76 had a rough start in 2018, but has evolved over the years through numerous updates and expansions into a fixture of the series. With the return to the Capital Wasteland, Bethesda is now building a direct bridge to Fallout 3 — one of the most beloved entries in the series.

The expansion is slated for 2027. Further details, such as the exact release date, playable content, or possible companion events, are still pending, according to GameStar.