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Fallout 76 Update Sparks Widespread Server Crashes

12/3/2025

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On December 2, 2025, the Burning Springs update for Fallout 76 launched and caused widespread server crashes across all platforms.
Bethesda's servers went offline shortly after deployment at 10 AM ET, causing extended downtime.
The update aimed to add a new bounty hunting system and expand the map to rural Ohio.
Players vented frustration on social media as login issues persisted into the evening.

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On December 2, 2025, the Burning Springs update for Fallout 76 launched and caused widespread server crashes across all platforms.
Bethesda's servers went offline shortly after deployment at 10 AM ET, causing extended downtime.
The update aimed to add a new bounty hunting system and expand the map to rural Ohio.
Players vented frustration on social media as login issues persisted into the evening.