flaming_spud

u/valseek do existing characters transfer to the pts? If not how are we expected to achieve the xp required to test out these legendary perks.

Yes, we copied everyone's characters from the live version of the game over to the PTS a few days ago. So you should have very recent versions of your existing characters available to you in the PTS.

Next week, we're also going to add a pre-made level 250 character to all PTS accounts so that you can dive into the legendary perk system if you don't already have a high level character of your own.

NomadicBandit

Absolutely silly question, but how long will the PTS be running for approximately?

I don't have an exact date, but typically we've kept the PTS online right up until the weekend before the patch is released.

Duderhighness

While I love all this I wanted to know have you guys and gals fixed the Grognaks Axe skin, Stanley, so it actually works again as designed?

The team is actively working on a fix for the Stanley skin for Grognak's Axe, yep!

PoisonCoyote

Really happy vendors will be back soon. Any news on our water wheels turning again or being able to use the RR garage doors we purchased?

Fixes for both are in the works!

MajorMatt01

When you gonna fix the VATs sneak criticals not applying? Or the getting stuck in terminals and workbenches? Or the awful performance on console?

Hi, we are looking into this, but so far it appears to be a visual issue. We'll address that, and we are looking into other reported issues affecting VATS as well.

se7en1216

u/Valseek - Will you be reopening PTS sign ups, or will you be changing it so all accounts can have access to the PTS?

We're enabling PTS access for everyone who has a PC version of the game through the Bethesda.net launcher.

HoonFace

Yes, the PTS is testing legendary perks later today! I've been looking forward to that feature for a long time.

I wonder, since the PTS is now open to all PC players, is the NDA lifted? Does the P finally stand for Public now?

Correct, we're removing the need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement for the Update 20 PTS.

However, since there will be people who aren't going to play test in the PTS, and some who dislike learning about new content before they can experience it themselves, we're also going to request that PTS players use spoiler tags or inform others of potential spoilers when discussing upcoming content outside of the PTS forum.

We're also asking that the majority of bug reports and feedback for PTS content be shared in that PTS forum. This is because it's much easier to sort and read through everything you all are sharing with us when it's mostly located in one place.

You didn't ask about most of what I wrote, but I'm hoping it will be helpful to others reading this thread too!

Hey all, the hotfix is complete and you should now start seeing decorations in Helvetia. The first run of the event will begin about 45 minutes from now, at 2 p.m. ET.

Thanks for the reports on this one, all. We're going to look into this.

Hey /u/bmurph101, I brought this up with the team and we're going to add fire damage to the Shishkebab in a future update.

bluekthulhu76

was kind of hoping there would be more information about the seasons beyond reiterating their clarification.

im guessing we might hear about patch 20 next week based on jeff gardiners tweet the other day saying that patch 20 is coming "sooner than you think"

we'll see i guess.

So, the previous article was an overview of the Seasons system as a whole. In June, we're going to take a deeper dive into more of the specifics for Season 1 and show many more of the rewards.

baddada1

Can someone please explain to me what seasons is all about?

Other folks already replied with some of the details, but if you're interested in reading more about the Seasons system we posted a lengthy article here on Fallout.com last week.

SirDouglasTheScholar

Anyone else notice that if you had the balloons from last year unlocked (red and blue) they are now locked?

Hi! We've been looking into reports of being unable to build Fasnacht Balloons even though you've learned the plan. You will be able to build them again when Fasnacht begins next week, so you should be able to decorate with them on Monday. We're looking into a more permanent fix so the balloons aren't locked for players who know the plan.

UnwoundTime

So when will vending be enabled again?

We want to make sure the duping issue is fully addressed before we re-enable Vending Machines and Display Cases. I know that the wait is tough in the meantime (it is for us too!) We're still actively working on that fix, and even though I don't have an exact timeframe to share with you just yet, we're planning to hotfix as soon as that fix is ready.

Hi all, thank you for the reports about this and we apologize for the issues affecting the Garage Door in the Red Rocket Statue Bundle that returned to the Atomic Shop on Tuesday.

We've since removed that bundle from the Shop, and we're actively working on fixes so that those of you who own this bundle will have access to the correct Garage Door that was expected to be included in that bundle.

Hi all, apologies for the issues affecting the Garage Door in that returning Red Rocket Bundle. We've removed it from the Atomic Shop for now and we're actively working on fixes so that you will get the door you expected when you bought the bundle. Will share more info on the fixes as soon as I hear an update.

Hmm, I know this is something we wanted to fix, since she shouldn't have a separate Cap pool from the other Vendors. It's probably my mistake missing it in the notes. Will get it added. Sorry about that!

Thanks for reporting this! We're going to look into it.

Edit: Nevermind, I see the Xbox help tag on your post now. Sorry about that. But to clarify, you are not getting past the "Please Stand By" screen?

Hi, do you have any mods installed or custom INI settings? If so can you try removing them and see if that helps to fix the issue?

Maintenance is taking a bit longer than usual this time, but we're working on bringing the game back online ASAP. Keep an eye on this thread in our forums, where I'll post an update as soon as you can log in. Thanks!