Cancel Fallout 1st through your platform's subscription settings

Fallout 1st is a monthly subscription run by Bethesda that you cancel the same way you cancel any other subscription on your device — through the platform where you pay for it, not through the game itself. Where you cancel depends on whether you subscribed through PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Nintendo Switch. The process takes about two minutes and stops charges when ready, though your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.

You do not need to contact Bethesda support or uninstall the game. Cancelling the subscription straightforward removes the monthly charge and the perks that come with it — the private world, the monthly Atoms (in-game currency), and the scrapbox that holds unlimited junk items. Once your current month ends, you lose access to those features, but your character and progress stay in the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel Fallout 1st through your console or PC platform settings, not through the game or Bethesda's website.
  • PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch each have their own subscription management page where you find and cancel recurring charges.
  • Cancellation stops future charges but does not remove your access until your current billing period ends.
  • You keep your character and all items in your regular inventory after the subscription ends; only the scrapbox and private world access disappear.

Cancel on PlayStation

On PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, go to your account settings from the home screen. Select Account, then Payment and Subscriptions, then Manage Subscriptions. Find Fallout 1st in the list and select it. Choose Cancel Subscription and confirm. PlayStation will ask you why you are cancelling — you can skip this or answer it, and it does not affect the cancellation.

Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing period. If you were charged today, you have access until the same date next month. After that date, the subscription ends and you are not charged again. If you want to resubscribe later, you can do so from the same menu.

Cancel on Xbox

On Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, press the Xbox button to open the guide, then go to Profile and System and select your profile. Choose Account, then Subscriptions. Find Fallout 1st and select it. Choose Manage, then Cancel Subscription, and confirm your choice.

Xbox will show you the date your subscription ends. You keep all benefits until that date, and no further charges occur after cancellation. If you cancel mid-month, you still have access until your next billing date arrives.

Cancel on Steam

On PC through Steam, open Steam and go to Account in the top menu, then select Manage Account. Click View Subscriptions and find Fallout 1st in the list. Select it and choose Cancel Subscription. Steam will confirm the cancellation and show you when your access ends.

Steam subscriptions renew on the same day each month. If you cancel before that renewal date, you keep access until that date arrives. After cancellation, you are not charged again and the subscription does not auto-renew.

Cancel on Nintendo Switch

On Nintendo Switch, go to the home screen and select System Settings. Choose Manage Software, then Manage Subscriptions. Find Fallout 1st and select it. Choose Cancel Subscription and confirm. Nintendo will show you the end date of your current subscription.

Like other platforms, your access continues until your billing period ends. After that date, the subscription stops and you are not charged further. You can resubscribe at any time from the same menu.

What happens to your character and items after cancellation

Your Fallout 76 character does not disappear when your Fallout 1st subscription ends. You keep your character, all items in your regular inventory, your camp, your progress, and everything else you earned in the game. The only things you lose are the perks that came with the subscription itself.

The scrapbox — the unlimited storage container — empties into your regular inventory when the subscription ends. If your regular inventory is full, items drop on the ground near the scrapbox. The private world becomes unavailable, so you can no longer play alone. You stop receiving the monthly Atoms stipend. You lose the Fallout 1st-exclusive cosmetics and the survival tent that lets you fast-travel to a camp anywhere on the map.

If you resubscribe later, your character is still there with all the same items and progress. The scrapbox comes back and fills with any junk you stored in it before. You do not lose anything by cancelling and can return to the game exactly as you left it.

Resubscribe if you change your mind

If you cancel and then want Fallout 1st again, you can resubscribe through the same menu where you cancelled. Go back to your platform's subscription settings, find Fallout 1st, and select it. Choose the option to resubscribe and confirm your payment method. The subscription starts when ready and you regain all the perks.

There is no penalty for cancelling and resubscribing. You can do this as many times as you want. Some players cancel during months when they are not playing and resubscribe when they return to the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my character if I cancel Fallout 1st?

No. Your character, inventory, camp, and all progress stay in the game. You only lose the subscription perks like the scrapbox and private world access. If you resubscribe later, everything is still there.

When does the cancellation take effect?

Cancellation takes effect when ready in your subscription settings, but you keep access and benefits until the end of your current billing period. If you were charged on the 15th of the month, you have access until the 15th of next month, then the subscription ends and you are not charged again.

What happens to items in my scrapbox when the subscription ends?

Items in the scrapbox move to your regular inventory when the subscription ends. If your inventory is full, items drop on the ground next to the scrapbox. You do not lose the items — you just need to pick them up or manage your inventory space.

Can I cancel and resubscribe whenever I want?

Yes. You can cancel and resubscribe as many times as you want with no penalty. Some players cancel during months they are not playing and resubscribe when they return. Your character and progress are always safe.

What if I cancel but still see a charge on my account?

If you see a charge after cancellation, it is likely a charge that processed before your cancellation took effect. Subscription charges usually process on your billing date, so if you cancel after that date has passed, the next charge may have already gone through. Contact your platform's support to request a refund for charges after your cancellation date.