Fallout 76 “Failed to download config from title storage” error: Possible fixes, reasons, and more

Fallout 76 config error
Fallout 76 config error (Image via Bethesda)

Fallout 76 has suffered from several network-related issues, resulting in common performance errors. This can often lead to the MMO failing to download the config from title storage. When this occurs, you will not be able to log into the game and the title will quit as soon as you try and start it. The config issue occurs when there is a network issue from your end or the developers. Hence, there are no permanent fixes that you can try when it comes to this error.

Fortunately, there are some community-found workarounds, which can temporarily deal with the issue. In this Fallout 76 guide, we will go over how to deal with the “Failed to download config from title storage” error in the MMO.


How to fix “Failed to download config from title storage” in Fallout 76

To deal with the config download issue in Fallout 76, here are a few steps you could try out:


1) Change your DNS address

Changing your DNS address seems to be one of the more reliable solutions to the problem. If the game servers are functioning optimally and your network is running fine too, then try changing your DNS address.

Many in the community seem to have had a fair bit of success by performing this workaround.


2) Restart your router

If your internet connection acting up, could try resolving the matter by restarting the router. If that still does not fix the issue, then you will likely need to reach out to your internet service provider.


3) Check if the Fallout servers are facing an issue

If the Fallout 4 servers are down or facing other performance issues, you can log into the game only after they are back up again.

To check if the servers are available, head to the Fallout or Bethesda Support X pages for more information. The developers usually share notices about any major connectivity issues that the MMO is facing.


4) Reach out to customer support

If the above steps don’t work for you, you can reach out to Bethesda’s Customer Support. Dock in a ticket and the team will reach out to you to help you deal with most of the performance issues that you are facing.

Disclaimer: The fixes provided above serve as possible workarounds and are not guaranteed to work.

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