When the error first appeared, it was because Bethesda didn’t have its servers set up properly, and most fans had to wait for the next Beta session.
When the error happens now, it’s because the servers are down for maintenance or overwhelmed for one reason or another.
The error primarily affects PC players. However, it has affected Xbox One players as well, though not as frequently. As far as can be seen, PlayStation 4 players don’t run into the issue, or at least, not enough for it to be registered as a problem.
It’s a Server Issue
Because it’s a server issue, it means there isn’t actually anything you can do about it, other than wait for a little while and try again.
However, Bethesda did also note that first-time players should double-check to see if they applied a Fallout 76 code to their account.
It’s important to know that, because the error doesn’t necessarily appear the same way for the same people. Some Reddit users have reported seeing it pop up initially, but then the game would launch and return them to the Start screen, or it would get stuck on the initial loading screen.
It would also occasionally lead to a new error message: “An Unknown Error Has Occurred.”
Frustrating as it may be, though, there’s no need to re-install the Bethesda repair tool or find out what on your unit might be causing the trouble.
If you’re reading this now, then you’ve obviously encountered Fallout 76’s Account Lacks the Required Entitlements error. While you wait for the game to be back online, check out our Fallout 76 guide portal to help take your game to the next level — once you can get back in it, that is.
