India, Feb. 2 -- Players looking to explore Fallout 76 without paying upfront now have a short window to do so. Bethesda Softworks has opened access to the game across major platforms as part of a limited free-to-play offer. This means players of Xbox consoles and Windows PCs can enter the game world at no cost until February 5. On PlayStation systems, the free access period ends a day earlier, on February 4.

During this period, players can experience the full game, progress through missions, and take part in events. Bethesda has also added an incentive for those who log in early. Players who access Fallout 76 by February 3 can claim a Yao Guai Rug from the Atomic Shop at no charge. Once claimed, the item remains available to use even af...