April 25, marks the release of Fallout 4’s eagerly anticipated free next-generation update, which brings with it performance and quality enhancements to make the 2015 role-playing game appear and feel possibly better than before. Even though the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles have been available since 2020, Bethesda refers to this update as next-generation.
The performance and quality mode selections are the update’s main features. Players can play the game at up to 60 frames per second with 4K resolution by using the “Performance” option. The game runs at 30 frames per second at 4K in “Quality” setting (no dynamic scaling).
The Fallout 4 PlayStation Plus owners are not yet able to access this update. GameSpot has contacted Bethesda to inquire about the matter, although it’s unclear if that’s intentional or the result of some sort of technical glitch.
Fallout 4’s next-generation patch was first revealed in 2022 and was supposed to launch in 2023, however Bethesda postponed it until 2024. It comes out today, shortly after the Fallout TV series on Prime Video debuted and contributed to a rise in the game’s user base. This next-generation update is probably going to entice more people to try Fallout 4 again or for the first time.
Gamers of Fallout 4 on PS4 and Xbox One can now download a free update that addresses quest and login problems as well as stability issues. For PCs, there is also a free update that comes with several fixes and support for widescreen and ultra-widescreen monitors. In addition, the Epic Games Store is now another location where you may purchase Fallout 4. In addition, those who play Fallout 4 on Valve’s portable device can now verify their credentials with Steam Deck.
Fallout now has a free update that includes extra Creation Club content. Content from “Enclave Remnants” is among them, which players can obtain by finishing the novel quest “Echoes of the Past.” See the entire set of patch notes below for further details.
It’s unclear how this latest update may affect user-made mods for Fallout 4. The next-generation update caused the Fallout London mod’s creators to postpone its release. Check out GameSpot’s list of the top 50 Fallout 4 mods for 2024 if you’re seeking for mods to play.
It should be noted that the Creation Club/Mods menu was momentarily unavailable but is now operational again when Bethesda releases the update for PC and console. Another important piece of information is that Game Pass and Game Pass Core offer free access to Fallout 4.
Patch Notes for Fallout 4
All Access to New Creation Club Content is Free
The Fallout 4 narrative incorporates The Enclave, a Pre-War conspiracy, through Enclave Remnants. Can you stop The Enclave from spreading their terrible philosophy and gaining a foothold in the Commonwealth in this new mission, “Echoes of the Past”?
Including the Enclave Colonel outfit and workshop goods, we’ve included the following previously published Creation Club content:
- Enclave Weapon Skins
- Enclave Armor Skins
- Tesla Cannon
- Hellfire Power Armor
- X-02 Power Armor
- Heavy Incinerator
Makeshift Weapon Pack
With this assortment of unusual weaponry, you can turn almost anything into a lethal missile, including grenades and piggy banks. Two grenade launchers, a nail gun, a baseball launcher, a saw blade launcher, and weapons based on piggy banks are all included.
Starting from a merchant workshop northwest of Greenetech Genetics, the quest “When Pigs Fly” is underway.
Halloween Workshop
The New England Technocrat Society is throwing a scary Halloween gala on the eve of the apocalypse, which anyone with the bravery to come can attend. Visit this amazing pumpkin-lit party featuring ghouls, witches, and cauldrons to discover 38 new spine-tingling Halloween accessories to adorn your colony! includes brand-new accessories, such the recognizable De-Capitalist helmet!
(To begin the “All Hallow’s Eve” quest, turn on your Pip-Boy and tune into the Mysterious Signal.)
Changes and New Features
- Native PS5 and Xbox Series applications. Includes performance and quality mode options.
- Performance mode: 60 FPS target, 4k resolution, standard settings, relying on dynamic resolution scaling.
- Quality mode: 30 FPS*, 4k resolution, ultra settings, should not require dynamic resolution scaling.
*Quality mode will aim for 40 frames per second when it is connected to a 120Hz monitor. Regardless of rendering mode, the game will run at 1440p resolution at 60 frames per second with ultra settings when connected to a 1440p display.
Bug Fixes
- Resolved issues preventing Japanese and Chinese users from connecting to Bethesda.net (this restores access to Mods).
- Resolved issue preventing save data from properly loading during the prologue.
- Resolved issue that could prevent the Vault 111 Door from opening on new games.
- Resolved issue that could prevent the quest “Go Home” from advancing.
- Resolved issue that could result in Codsworth being broken on the ground after fast traveling.
- Resolved issue with mipmaps in DLC.
- Resolved issue that could result in a softlock when in dialogue with Prestson Garvey.
- Resolved issue preventing autosaves while fast traveling in Power Armor.
- Fixed issue where text would occasionally disappear in the Creation Club menu.
- Resolved issues with text formatting in the credits in Japanese and Chinese.
- Resolved issue causing the camera to fail when leaving furniture after an extended time.
- Fixed issue that could misplace quest markers while the VR Workshop Creation was installed alongside Automatron.
- Resolved issue with player movement in some underwater areas at Thicket Excavations.
- Resolved issue that could cause corruption within the Settlement system resulting in wrong resource counts and/or destroyed settlements.
- Resolved issue where the “Level Up” notification would display even if there was not a level up available.
- Fixed some flickering in Vault 111.
- Stability improvements.
PC Only
Fixed a bug that prevented Windows usernames with Cyrillic, Chinese, or Japanese characters from being saved.
Exclusive to PlayStation
- Fixed a problem that could cause the Pip-Boy light to remain on when it reads holo tapes.
- Fixed a bug that could require users to free up 0 KB of space even when there was space available in order to save.
- Fixed a potential crash that could happen when loading a save that was made right before a person passed away.
- Fixed the problem that would have prevented Cods worth from bringing Shaun up in the introduction.
Exclusive to Xbox
- The problem where users might occasionally not return to the main menu after signing out of their profiles has been fixed.
- Fixed a possible crash that would have happened if the player has unlocked every perk.
- A potential lighting problem during Airship Down has been fixed.
- Instead of prompting you to log in again in the event of a BNET error, you will now be taken back to the main menu.
- Fixed a problem that might cause a large frame rate drop if a Molotov cocktail were to ignite a gas canister.
- Addressed a few potential visual artifacts that would arise from the activation of dynamic resolution.
Creation Set
- Removed non-functional “Hot Load” button.
- Removed non-functional “Material Editor” button.
- Editor IDs longer than 99 characters will no longer crash the editor.
- Resolved crash that could occur while viewing a quest’s Objectives tab.
- Resolved hang that could occur while adding a reference to a layer.
