Cancel Fallout 1st directly through Bethesda.net or your payment method

To stop your Fallout 1st subscription, you have two routes: cancel through your Bethesda.net account where you signed up, or contact the payment processor that charges you each month (your credit card company, PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, or Steam). The Bethesda.net method is fastest and takes about two minutes. Your subscription will end on your next billing date — you will not get a refund for time already paid, but you keep access to Fallout 1st benefits until that date arrives.

If you signed up through a console or Steam, you can cancel there instead, though Bethesda.net remains the most direct route. Cancelling through your payment method works but takes longer because the payment processor has to notify Bethesda, which can add a few days to the process.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Bethesda.net, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select cancel — this is the fastest method and takes effect on your next billing date.
  • If you signed up through PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, or Steam, you can cancel through those platforms instead, though the change may take a few days to sync with Bethesda.
  • Cancelling does not refund money already charged, but you keep your Fallout 1st perks (private world, storage, atoms) until your billing cycle ends.
  • If your cancellation does not go through, contact Bethesda Support directly with your account email and billing date — they can cancel manually.

Cancel through Bethesda.net on a computer or phone

Open a web browser and go to bethesda.net. Sign in with the email and password you use for Fallout 76. Click your account name in the top right corner and select "Account Settings."

Look for a section called "Subscriptions" or "Billing" — the exact name varies depending on when your account was created. Click on Fallout 1st. You will see your current billing date and a button that says "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription." Click that button and confirm the cancellation when prompted. Bethesda will send a confirmation email to your account address within a few minutes.

If you cannot find the subscription section, try scrolling down on the Account Settings page — it is sometimes below your profile information. If it still does not appear, your account may have been set up through a console or Steam, in which case you will need to cancel through that platform instead.

Cancel through PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam

If you signed up for Fallout 1st through PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, or Steam, you must cancel through that platform, not through Bethesda.net. Cancelling on Bethesda.net will not work if your payment method is linked to one of these services.

PlayStation Network: Go to your profile, select "Account," then "Subscriptions." Find Fallout 1st and select "Cancel Subscription." Xbox Game Pass: Go to your profile, select "Subscriptions," find Fallout 1st, and choose "Manage." Select "Cancel Subscription." Steam: Open Steam, go to "Account," select "Manage Gifts and Passes," find Fallout 1st, and click "Cancel Subscription."

After you cancel through any of these platforms, it can take two to five business days for the change to show up in your Bethesda account. You will still have access to Fallout 1st during this time. If your subscription does not cancel after five days, contact that platform's support team with your order number.

What happens after you cancel

Your Fallout 1st benefits remain active until your next scheduled billing date. This means you keep your private world, unlimited storage, and monthly Atoms for the rest of your current billing cycle. On the day your subscription would have renewed, your access stops and you return to the standard Fallout 76 experience.

If you want to rejoin Fallout 1st later, you can resubscribe through Bethesda.net or your original payment method at any time. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting — you will not lose your private world data if you cancel and come back within a few months, though Bethesda does not may provide how long they store inactive worlds.

Troubleshooting a cancellation that did not go through

If you clicked cancel but your subscription is still active after 24 hours, or if you see an error message during cancellation, the most common cause is a mismatch between your Bethesda account and your payment method. This happens most often when you created your Bethesda account with one email address but your payment method is registered to a different email.

Check that the email address on your Bethesda.net account matches the email on your credit card or console account. If they do not match, update one of them so they are the same, then try cancelling again. If the problem persists, contact Bethesda Support at support.bethesda.net. Have your account email, the email on your payment method, and your next billing date ready. They can cancel manually and confirm the cancellation in writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. Fallout 1st charges monthly and does not refund partial months. You keep your benefits until your next billing date, but you will not receive money back for the time remaining in your current cycle.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Bethesda does not offer a pause option. Your only choices are to stay subscribed or cancel. If you want to rejoin later, you can resubscribe whenever you want — there is no waiting period or penalty.

What happens to my private world if I cancel?

Your private world stays on Bethesda's servers for a period after cancellation, though the exact length is not publicly stated. If you resubscribe within a few months, your world should still be there. For longer gaps, contact Bethesda Support to confirm your world is still stored.

Do I lose my Atoms when my subscription ends?

No. Atoms you earned or purchased stay in your account. You only lose the monthly Atoms stipend that comes with the subscription — 1,650 Atoms per month. Any Atoms you already have remain yours.

Why does my cancellation say it will take effect on a future date?

Subscriptions always end on the next scheduled billing date, not immediately. If you cancel on the 15th and your billing date is the 20th, your cancellation takes effect on the 20th. This is standard for all subscription services and gives you access to your benefits for the rest of the current cycle.