While Fallout 76 was absolutely billed as an “MMO,” which means a lot of grinding and skipping dialogue lines, developer Bethesda put a ton of heart and manpower behind the main quests and storyline. Despite the launch issues, despite the microtransactions, the main quests in Fallout 76 were a ton of fun and a welcome distraction from exploring Appalachia.
But if you’re a new or returning player, especially before the introduction of NPCs and the revamped main storyline, you may be a little confused here. Where do you start? Which main quests in Fallout 76 come next?
Follow the Main Quests in Fallout 76
As a low-level player, following along with the main quest line is an easy way to accumulate rewards — caps, weapons, armor, experience points, and more. Plus, on top of the cool gear, the main quest will send you all over Appalachia. You’ll have a chance to truly explore the handcrafted game world Bethesda is so very proud to show off.
Here are the main quests that you can follow along with immediately upon leaving Vault 76.
- Reclamation Day
- First Contact
- Thirst Things First
- Second Helpings
- Final Departure
- An Ounce of Prevention
- Into the Fire
- The Missing Link
- Signal Strength
- Flavors of Mayhem
- Key to the Past
- Early Warnings
- Defiance Has Fallen
- Recruitment Blues
- Back to Basics
- Belly of the Beast
- Uncle Sam
- Bunker Buster
- One of Us
- Officer on Deck
- I Am Become Death
How Do You Start the Main Quest in Fallout 76?
The quest ‘Reclamation Day’ begins immediately upon completing the character creation. You’re tasked with picking up a Pip-Boy, leaving Vault 76, and follow the Overseer’s trail. It’s easy enough, and you’ll receive a few rewards and a fine introduction to game mechanics in return.
‘First Contact’ is the true first mission of the main story, and it involves, once more, following the Overseer. You’ll find their C.A.M.P., along with a few crafting materials and a quick tutorial to craft a piece of armor and a weapon.
From there, you have a choice. You can keep going to Flatwoods, which features a few side quests of its own, or you can visit the Wayward to meet Duchess, which begins its own questline.
What did you think of Fallout 76‘s story? Was it worth the price of admission, or do you prefer exploration and combat over dialogue and role-playing?
Do you know what will help you complete the main quest? A suit of power armor! Here’s How to Get Power Armor in Fallout 76!