Fallout 76’s Ghoul Within Update Launches with New Ghoul Quest

In the vast world of Fallout, ghouls are quite the interesting folks. They’re originally humans who end up being twisted by the radiation spread throughout the nuclear wasteland. While some of them lose their minds and become menacing foes for the hero to deal with, the majority are just trying to live their lives. Despite their appearances—marked by scars and burns—they can be genuinely friendly neighbors or even invaluable allies.

In the intriguing world of Fallout 76, players get the opportunity to experience life as a ghoul courtesy of a special serum. This transformation brings some nifty advantages like unique perks, a complete immunity to radiation, and several new options for personalizing your character. Interested players can start this transformation journey through a specific quest, but only once they’ve hit level 50. So, fresh out of the vault, you have to bide your time before diving into the ghoul lifestyle. And if the ghoul life isn’t quite your thing? You have the option to buy a token from the Atomic Shop to revert back to being human.

There’s a bit of a catch, though. If you skip out on taking preventative chems, you risk going feral—a fate nobody wants. Plus, being a ghoul affects how vendors and NPCs interact with you, shaking up social interactions around Appalachia. Ghouls might also need a clever disguise to access certain zones; for instance, the Brotherhood of Steel won’t be welcoming ghouls with open arms at their base.

What’s exciting about Fallout 76 is that it’s the first time players can fully embrace life as a ghoul, making us all quite curious about how the game’s world will react to them. Season 20 is spiced up with cosmetics that lean into the ghoul theme, letting you craft a cozy camp that fits your eerie style perfectly.