There are a total of 7 random encounter types in Fallout 76. Here's how to trigger them, what happens when you do, and what you can get out of it.

An RPG's random encounters—not to be confused with sporadic coffee shop romances or the column you're reading—come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Immersive open-world games use random encounters to make worlds feel dynamic and alive, like in Cyberpunk 2077. The detailing and reactive nature of random encounters heighten experiences in games ...