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Bethesda.net launcher to be closed, games moved to Steam

You can start the migration process in April.

The Bethesda.net launcher will be closed, and titles ported over to rival launcher Steam instead, Bethesda has today advised.

Users will be able to start the migration process from Bethesda.net to Steam in April.

“Later this year, the Bethesda.net Launcher is going to ride off into the Appalachian sunset. When it does, all of our PC Bethesda.net players will be able to continue playing Fallout 76, as well as any other games they owned through the Bethesda.net Launcher, on Steam,” Bethesda advised in an email to players.

An exact date of the Bethesda.net launcher closure wasn’t dated. The publisher also advised that “detailed instructions” will be provided when it’s time to migrate.

“You won’t have to worry about losing a thing, either. We’re taking every precaution to ensure your Fallout 76 characters, progression, Atoms, Season progress, cosmetics, rewards, your friends list, and even the Perfectly Preserved Pies you’ve been hoarding, make that journey with you,” Bethesda continued. “In addition, your Bethesda.net account will remain accessible on our website, and you will still use it to log into and play Fallout 76.”

Fallout 76 is currently available on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X, PS4 and PS5. It’s available on PC and Xbox through the Xbox Game Pass subscription program.


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