Nuclear Winter (mode)



Nuclear Winter is a 52-player battle royale gameplay mode in Fallout 76. It was released in sneak peek form as part of the Nuclear Winter add-on from June 10-17, 2019, coinciding with a free trial week of the game.

Features
The Nuclear Winter mode is vastly different from other gamemodes:
 * Player characters only have one life and may not respawn.
 * Any player character can attack and deal damage to anyone without damage reduction.
 * Items and currencies from other gamemodes are not carried over.
 * Weapons, armor, and supplies are found in crates and containers around the battlefield.
 * Armor comes in a complete set that includes arm, chest, and leg protection.
 * Bobbleheads and magazines are used automatically when picked up and last until the end of the round.
 * XP earned goes toward Overseer ranks to unlock rewards.
 * Only Nuclear Winter-specific perk cards are allowed to be equipped.
 * Player characters will drop all weapons, armor, and supplies upon death.
 * At the end of every match or upon the player character's death, a scoreboard shows how much progress the player character has made.
 * Special challenges are only available in this mode. Rewards may include unique items and Nuclear Winter perk card packs.

Gameplay
In a battle royale where the last team standing wins, players attempt to claim their spot as the overseer of Vault 51. Exclusive perks used in a new perk card system are added in this game mode. Instead of the usual leveling system, Overseer ranks are used to progress and unlock new content. As access is gained to new vault rooms, the story of Vault 51's original dwellers is revealed.