Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Release Date, Trailer, Story

There isn’t necessarily a trailer for Skyline Valley, however, Bethesda did release a preview video. In the clip, Creative Director Jon Rush briefly explained what’s in store for the upcoming expansion. Rush showcased what the new portion of the map looked like, where it’ll be located, and what is specifically within the vicinity.

Rush revealed that Skyline Valley will be in the southern part of the map within the rolling hills of the Shenandoah. Not only will players get a new location to explore but there will also be new storylines to unravel.

Skyline Valley is special because the area won’t have the typical wasteland setting in most of Appalachia. The new area is a menacing location eclipsed by a vile electric storm wherein players can easily get struck by thunder. Exploration won’t be easy, especially when adventuring alone. It’s also worth mentioning that there will be area-specific events.

Last but not least, Rush also mentioned that his team is aware of players wanting more spots to establish their camp. Fortunately, despite a dangerous electric storm covering the majority of the location, there are some spots where players can place their camp.

Story

With a new storyline coming players’ ways, one might ask what’s in store in the new expansion. Fallout 76 Skyline Valley takes players on an adventure to Vault 63. It’s an active vault with dwellers residing in it. But instead of people living there, it’s mostly infested by Ghouls. However, players don’t have to worry about fighting a hoard of the undead as these Ghouls aren’t hostile.

Once players find their way inside the vault, they’ll eventually stumble upon the overseer known as Hugo Stolz. Before becoming a Ghoul, Stolz was a former member of the board of Vault-Tec Corporation. Hugo is one of the newer types of Ghouls known as “The Lost”. These undead creatures are electrified versions likely due to the electric storm surrounding Skyline Valley. However, The Lost are known to fend off outsiders from taking over their territory. With that in mind, Stolz is a friendly yet grumpy variant of the electrified Ghouls.

As players progress through the story, they’ll have the option to either befriend or betray Stolz. Players will have six story quests from him wherein they’ll have time to think whether they stand by Hugo’s values or not.

Other New Content Coming to Fallout 76 Skyline Valley

With an update as big as Skyline Valley, it’s almost impossible not to have additional content on top of the map expansion and new storyline. Having an ongoing PTS, players revealed other new content coming to the game. Readers should keep in mind that this is only a fraction of what’s to come. More details regarding the expansion will likely come out when the update launches in June.

Four New Weapons are coming to Fallout 76

According to Steam players who have access to the PTS, several new weapons are coming to the game. Here’s a full list of weapons and their stats.

Shattered Grounds

The Shattered Grounds is a rifle with heavy damage that is customizable to either a single-shot or an automatic. The weapon is a legendary variant of the Handman Rifle which players can acquire after completing the “Double-Crossed Wires” quest. This gun has special stats such as an additional 50% damage per Addiction. Its bullets also explode for 20% of weapon damage. To add the cherry on top, it has a 90% reduced weight.

Here are the full stats for the Shattered Grounds:

• Level 45
• Damage – 95
• Ammo – 5.56
• Capacity – 25
• Fire Mode – Automatic
• Fire Rate – 75
• Range – 192
• V.A.T.S. Accuracy – 80%
• AP Cost – 10
• Weight – 1.01
• Value – 667 Caps

Mods attached:

• Junkie’s Legendary Mod
• Explosive
• Lightweight
• Tweaked Automatic Receiver
• Aligned Long Barrel
• Standard Stock
• Swift Magazine
• Reflex Sight (Circle)
• Shattered Grounds Paint

Ticket to Revenge

The Ticket to Revenge is a legendary variant of the Railway Rifle. The weapon has double the ammo capacity compared to the regular version. Railway Rifles are typically difficult to use due to their lack of power and ammo capacity. However, with the addition of the new legendary gun, players may want to re-explore using this particular rifle. Ticket to Revenge has special stats of up to 95% increased damage as a player’s health decreases. Its bullets also explode for 20% weapon damage and the gun has a reduced weight of 90%.

Here are the full stats of the Ticket to Revenge:

• Level – 50
• Damage – 216
• Ammo – Spike
• Capacity – 20
• Fire Mode – Automatic
• Fire Rate – 75
• Range – 192
• V.A.T.S. Accuracy – 60
• AP Cost – 7
• Weight – 9.36
• Value – 568 Caps

Mods attached:

• Bloodied Legendary Mod
• V.A.T.S. Enhanced
• Lucky
• Automatic Piston Receiver
• Long Barrel
• Standard Stock
• Reflex Sight
• Ticket to Revenge Paint

V63 Shock Batton

Once players complete the Housekeeping For Hire quest, they will receive the V63 Shock Batton. The V63 is the legendary variant of the Shock Batton. It has 50% armor penetration, 50% limb damage, and breaks 50% slower.

Here are the full stats of the V63 Shock Batton:

• Level 45
• Damage – 72
• Energy Damage – 46
• Speed – Medium
• Ap Cost – 30
• Weight – 1.6
• Value – 85 Caps

Mods attached:

• Anti-armor Legendary Mod
• Crippling
• Durability
• V63 Shock Batton Paint

V63 Zweihander

While the majority of weapons on this list are legendary variants of existing Fallout 76 weapons, the V63 Zweihander is a completely new melee weapon. Players can unlock it after completing The Eye of the Storm quest. The V63 Zweihander is a two-handed weapon that hits hard but is heavy in weight. It deals 50% more damage to enemies who have 40% health or lower. The weapon deals 40% additional attack damage and takes 40% less damage when power attacking.

Here are the full stats of the V63 Zweihander:

• Level 50
• Damage – 248
• Energy Damage – 77
• Speed – Slow
• AP Cost – 45
• Weight – 15
• Value – 567 caps

Mods attached:

• Executioner’s Legendary Mod
• Power Attack Damage
• Defender’s

Keep in mind that all these are the only known weapons coming to Fallout 76 Skyline Valley through the PTS. Typically, the final versions of certain expansions will launch with additional content which developers won’t reveal until they release it. Having that said, all players can do is wait and hope for more content.