Fallout 76: Ghoul Within Update – Everything You Need to Know

Fallout 76's latest update, Ghoul Within, finally introduces a long-awaited feature—players can now mutate into a Ghoul!

Fallout 76 continues to expand its world with Ghoul Within, an update that finally lets players embrace Ghoulification. This long-requested feature changes the way you explore Appalachia, giving you powerful radiation-based abilities and a brand-new questline.

Becoming a Ghoul, however, isn't just about new perks—it comes with major consequences. Some factions will turn hostile, and your Feral Meter can spiral out of control. Is this transformation worth it? Let's break down all the details in this major update.

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Turning into a Ghoul isn't something that happens automatically. Players must complete the Leap of Faith questline, which introduces a new section in the Savage Divide. Here's how it works:

This new storyline takes players on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of Ghoulification. You'll meet Jaye, a key NPC who guides you through the transformation process.

Once the quest is complete, your character permanently becomes a Ghoul, gaining access to:

Choosing to become a Ghoul means unlocking new mechanics that dramatically change how you interact with the world.

Instead of managing hunger or thirst, Ghouls must balance their Feral Meter:

Radiation now increases your max HP instead of harming you. The green-striped Glow bar on your health meter shows your radiation level, which affects healing and combat buffs.

The Ghoul Within update introduces 30 new Perk cards, including:

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While Ghoul players gain powerful abilities, this transformation comes with serious drawbacks that impact gameplay.

Certain factions, including the Brotherhood of Steel, will refuse to interact with Ghoul players. This locks you out of certain quests and missions unless you use a disguise crafted by NPC Jaye.

If you regret becoming a Ghoul, you can switch back to human form—but only once. After that, re-Ghoulification requires purchasing a Ghoul Retransformation Token for 1,000 Atoms.

Alongside the Ghoul Within update, Season 20 introduces new events, cosmetics, and challenges:

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Yes! However, Hunger, Thirst, and Chem Resistance perks are disabled.

No. Instead, radiation boosts healing and enhances abilities.

You lose Charisma and accuracy, but gain a massive melee damage boost.

Yes, but only once for free. Re-Ghoulification costs 1,000 Atoms.

The Ghoul Within update finally brings Ghoulification to Fallout 76, offering a new way to experience the Wasteland. With exclusive perks, mutations, and challenges, it's one of the biggest updates yet.

But be warned—choosing this path means facing hostile factions and irreversible decisions. Whether you embrace mutation or remain human, this update reshapes Fallout 76 in a major way.

Are you ready to embrace the Ghoul life, or will you cling to your humanity?

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