Fallout 76 unleashes the Ghoul Within

Bethesda Softworks

3/18/2025

A free update has been released for Fallout 76 that allows players to play as a Ghoul once they reach level 50.

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As a Ghoul, players will experience Appalachia in a unique new way. NPCs and factions interact differently with ghouls than they would with a regular Wastelander. When necessary, players can disguise themselves to conceal their Ghoulification for faction interactions. More than just community interactions, player ghouls are immune to radiation damage and can use it to heal as well as unlock unique abilities which can be used alongside 30 new Ghoul-specific Perk cards. Players will also have to keep an eye on the ‘The Feral Meter’ that replaces the normal ‘Hunger and Thirst meter’, with the risk (or reward) of going Feral if it depletes.

While the ghoul-life isn’t for everyone, players will have the option to revert to human once per character. If players choose to become a ghoul again, they will need to purchase a token in the Atomic Shop.

Launching together with Ghoul Within is Season 20: Glow of the Ghoul. Keeping things ghoul-tastic, players can look forward to new themed rewards and C.A.M.P. items so they can give their home a radiant refresh.