New Fallout 76 Cryptids just made Bethesda’s co-op game a lot spookier

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You’d better watch out, because two new Fallout 76 Cryptids are about to make exploring the open world of Bethesda’s co-op survival game a whole lot scarier. The upcoming Fallout 76 update Once in a Blue Moon introduces the stalking Blue Devil and the gargantuan Ogua to the game’s roster alongside the likes of iconic faces such as the Sheepsquatch, the Wendigo, the Chupacabra, and the Grafton Monster.

Once in a Blue Moon sees the Blue Ridge Caravan return to the Appalachian wasteland, tasking players with helping out its expanding business. You’ll have the chance to earn unique Blue Ridge-themed rewards by helping out caravan manager Vinny Costa across a series of one-off daily quests. These include a range of CAMP items as well as outfits for your character.

There’s also a special bonus side quest for those of you “that have completed content from all over 76’s history.” Meanwhile, Luca Costa has lost his Brahmin and its cargo of makeshift explosives, so you’ll need to track it down and return the goods to him. However, you’ll need to “be extra careful not to disturb the local wildlife, as cultists have recently noticed strange rumblings in the woods nearby.”

Speaking of rumblings in the woods, let’s talk Cryptids. These almost mythological creatures are somewhat of a rare sighting in Fallout 76 (unless you know just where to look), and their appearance can provoke anything from wonder to abject terror. Joining in the next update are two such creatures that promise to evoke just those emotions as you explore the world.

The Blue Devil is a giant, werewolf-like creature “with an almost human-like snarl interlaced between its horrifying song,” so keep your eyes peeled if you go down to the woods tonight – especially if