The highly anticipated Ghoul update for Fallout 76 is set to launch as part of Season 20. This update introduces a plethora of exciting features, including the ability to play as a ghoul, new quests, perks, and game mechanics. Here's a breakdown of what players can expect:
Key Features of the Ghoul Update
Playable Ghoul:
Players can transform into a ghoul by completing specific quests, which become available at character level 50.
Ghouls are immune to radiation and can even benefit from it, receiving healing effects and a "glow" that enhances buffs and perks above 100% health.
New Quests and Storyline:
The new questline takes players to a new section of the Savage Divide, where they meet characters who aid in their transformation into a ghoul.
The storyline includes unique interactions and story changes tailored for ghoul players.
Ghoul Mechanics:
Ghouls have a Feral mechanic instead of hunger and thirst meters. This requires maintaining sanity by consuming Chems. As sanity drops, characters can become stronger but also more unpredictable.
The Feral state offers various benefits and penalties depending on the level of feralness, such as increased strength and endurance at higher levels but reduced accuracy and endurance at lower levels.
In addition to these features, the Ghoul update will also offer a wide range of new Fallout 76 items, including unique ghoul-themed apparel and equipment, designed to enhance the gameplay experience for players embracing their ghoul personas. These items will not only provide aesthetic changes but also offer functional benefits that align with the new ghoul mechanics, providing players with even more ways to customize and enhance their characters.
Perks and Abilities:
Ghoul-exclusive perks include "Glow" and "Feral," which enhance gameplay with unique abilities.
New perks like "Brick Wall" provide immunity to staggering, while "Arms of Steel" improves accuracy and recoil.
Gameplay Changes:
The Rad Specialist perk now correctly reduces armor radiation resistance by 50% when wearing a complete set.
Disguises for ghouls have been updated with visual indicators in the Pip-Boy for quests requiring disguise.
Seasonal Event and New Locations:
The update includes a new seasonal event and introduces new locations to explore.
Microtransactions:
Players can re-ghoulify their characters via the Atom Shop. A level 50 boost is also available for quick access to ghoul quests.
The Ghoul update for Fallout 76 promises to revitalize gameplay with its innovative features and mechanics. By allowing players to experience the world as a ghoul, Bethesda is offering a fresh perspective on the Fallout universe, complete with unique challenges and benefits. As Season 20 approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the full release of these exciting changes.
