Skyline Valley is the 19th major update for Fallout 76 and the second one to be released in 2024. Skyline Valley features the new region “Skyline Valley”, a new main questline, two new public events, and the start of Season 17.
This Fallout 76 Skyline Valley guide explains, when the Skyline Valley update will be released, and what new content it brings. It also contains a map of the new Skyline Valley region with all locations you can discover.
Table of Contents
- Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Release Date
- New Content in Skyline Valley
- New Region “Skyline Valley”
- New Main Questline in Skyline Valley
- New Public Event “Dangerous Pastimes”
- New Public Event “Neurological Warfare”
- Start of Season 17
- Skyline Valley Map
Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Release Date
Fallout 76: Skyline Valley will be released on June 12, 2024. The Skyline Valley release date was officially announced during the Xbox Games Showcase alongside the official Skyline Valley Launch Trailer.
The Public Test Server (PTS for short) for Skyline Valley has been available since April 18, 2024. Among other things, the new region, the new main questline, and the new public event “Dangerous Pastimes” are available on the PTS.
New Content in Skyline Valley
The “Skyline Valley” update includes the following major new features:
- New region “Skyline Valley”
- New main questline in Skyline Valley
- New public event “Dangerous Pastimes”
- New public event “Neurological Warfare”
- Start of Season 17
New Region “Skyline Valley”
The new region “Skyline Valley” extends the existing Appalachia map to the south. It is located south of Savage Divide between Ash Heap and Cranberry Bog.
Skyline Valley is based on the real-world Shenandoah region including locations inspired by real life such as Marys Rock Tunnel, the Presidential cabins at Rapidan Camp, and Skyline Drive.
A violent electric storm is looming overhead Skyline Valley. In the epicenter of the storm, you’ll find Vault 63 which is inhabited by new electrified ghouls called “The Lost”. The new main questline will lead you there.
New Main Questline in Skyline Valley
The new main questline in Skyline Valley consists of the following 11 quests that lead you into Vault 63:
- An Unlikely Invitation
- Reward: Plan: Pip-Boy 2000 Burnt Paint
- During “An Unlikely Invitation” you’ll get the Miscellaneous quest “Gather Personal Effects for Craig”. For this quest, you need to find find 3 items that are important for Craig. These items are Miles’ Hat, Rob’s Journal, and Rebecca’s Holotags. See our guide to Gather Personal Effects for Craig in Fallout 76 for the exact locations.
- Into Lands Unknown
- Reward: Plan: Shenandoah Park Sign
- The Calm Before
- Reward: Plan: Lost Burnt Vault Jumpsuit
- Between The Lines
- Reward: Plan: Cassidiy’s Favorite Painting
- Housekeeping for Hire
- Reward: V63 Shock Baton (weapon)
- Seeking Shelter
- Reward: Ticket to Revenge (weapon)
- Oldest Trick in the Book
- Reward: Plan: Cultist Monarch Outfit & Plan: Cultist Monarch Mask
- The Powerhouse of the Cell
- Reward: Plan: Severed Lost Hand
- Double-Crossed Wires
- Reward: Shattered Grounds
- Gathering Clouds
- Reward: Plan Vault 63 Hazmat Suit
- The Eye of the Storm
- Reward: V63 Zweihander (weapon)
- During the quest, you need to make a decision. See our guide to The Eye of the Storm in Fallout 76 for details on the outcome of this decision.
In the following videos, you will find a walkthrough of the new main quests.
Fallout 76 PTS: The Main Story of Skyline Valley! Part 1 (June Update Spoiler Alert)
Fallout 76 PTS: The Main Story of Skyline Valley! Part 2 (June Update Spoiler Alert)
New Public Event “Dangerous Pastimes”
Dangerous Pastimes is one of the new public events in the Skyline Valley update. It takes place at the Thunder Mountain Substation TM-03.
In the Dangerous Pastimes event, you’ll help thrill-seeking storm chasers get the best picture of the storm. Your tasks during the event are the following:
- Find and collect parts to repair the Lightning Harvesters.
- Charge the Lightning Harvesters by killing Charged enemies.
- Defeat the Charged Boss within the time limit.
The following plans can be a reward for completing Dangerous Pastimes:
- Plan: Burnt Vault Lab Coat
- Plan: Burnt Vault Chemist Coat
- Plan: Lost Tube
- Plan: Shenandoah T-Shirt and Jeans
- Plan: Vault 63 Recon Outfit Burnt
- Plan: Vault 63 Recon Helmet Burnt
- Plan: Vault 63 Security Helmet Burnt
- Plan: Vault 63 Security Outfit Burnt
- Plan: Vault 63 Riot Control Helmet Burnt
- Plan: Vault 63 Riot Control Outfit Burnt
- Plan: Lightning Harvester
- Plan: Moe the Mole Cut-out
- Plan: Shenandoah Turkey Poster
- Plan: Wildlife Bear Trail Sign
- Plan: Wildlife Deer Trail Sign
- Plan: Wildlife Turkey Trail Sign
- Plan: Wildlife Wolf Trail Sign
New Public Event “Neurological Warfare”
Neurological Warfare is one of the new public events coming in the Skyline Valley update. It takes place at the Hawksbill Weather Station.
The Neurological Warfare event is triggered by nuking the Skyline Valley. In the Robot Testing Area at the Hawksbill Weather Station, you’ll then fight the three Storm Goliaths “Storm Goliath Morta”, “Storm Goliath Decima”, and “Storm Goliath Nona”.
The following plans can be a reward for completing Neurological Warfare:
- Plan: Thrasher Plushie Backpack
- Plan: Vault 63 Recon Outfit
- Plan: Vault 63 Recon Helmet
- Plan: Vault 63 Security Outfit
- Plan: Vault 63 Security Helmet
- Plan: Vault 63 Riot Control Outfit
- Plan: Vault 63 Riot Control Helmet
- Plan: Goliath Leg Display
- Plan: Goliath Claw Display
- Plan: Goliath Braincase Throne
- Plan: Goliath Braincase Display
- Plan: Storm Goliath Figure
- Plan: V63 Zweihaender Blueprint
- Plan: V63 Weather Machine Blueprint
- Plan: V63 Shock Baton Blueprint
- Plan: Taxidermy Thrasher
- Plan: Mounted Thrasher
- Plan: Shenandoah Map Table
- Plan: Moe the Mole Trash Poster
- Plan: Moe the Mole Fire Poster
- Plan: Moe the Mole Bear Poster
- Plan: Shenandoah Road Sign
Start of Season 17
The Skyline Valley update will also start Season 17 in Fallout 76 which is Pioneer Scouts-themed. The rewards you can expect include new C.A.M.P. items, weapons, and new armor paints.
Skyline Valley Map
This is the Skyline Valley Map including all the locations you can discover in the new Fallout 76 region. See our Fallout 76 map for an interactive version of the map that allows you to search for specific locations.
The discoverable locations in Skyline Valley are the following:
- Abandoned Convoy
- Big Meadows Gas Well
- Camp Liberty
- Dark Hollow Manor
- Grindstone Arch
- Hawksbill Weather Station
- Hemlock Springs Dump
- High Knob Lookout
- Makeout Point
- Naked Creek
- Old Crimora Mines
- Old Rag Lookout
- Ranger Station Bunker
- Rapidan Camp
- Research Site Rhineland
- Research Site Saxony
- Shenandoah Visitor Center
- Shining Creek Cavern
- Slumber Mill Motel
- South River Bridge
- Stony Man Lookout
- The Trading Post
- Three Ponds
- Thunder Mountain Substation TM-03
There are also some unmarked locations in Skyline Valley including Marys Rock Tunnel and Skyline Drive: Entrance.
Skyline Valley Trailers & Videos
Here you’ll find the official Fallout 76 Skyline Valley launch trailer:
Fallout 76: Skyline Valley Launch Trailer
Here you’ll find the Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Developer Preview:
Fallout 76 Developer Preview: Skyline Valley
