What changed in Fallout 4 in 2024

52 updates · 7 main milestones · Apr 25, 2024 to May 13, 2024

  1. 15 events
    Visual and Performance Prioritization ModesperformanceMilestone

    Players can select between Visuals and Performance modes while maintaining frame rate targets.

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    Fixed Missing Art Issue with Certain Creationsbug fix
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    Fixed Bundle Download Crash Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where bundles would not fully download, potentially causing a crash.

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    Fixed Visual Issue with Certain Imagespacesbug fix
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    Fixed Load Order Menu Display Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where reserved space was not displayed correctly in load order menu on Xbox Series S|X.

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    Fixed Crash When Connecting to Network After Suspend/Resumebug fix

    Resolved crash issue on Xbox One when connecting to the network after a suspend/resume with the network disabled.

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    Fixed Crash When Returning to Main Menu with Queued Modsbug fix

    Addressed crash issue on PlayStation 5 when returning to the Main Menu with mods still downloading.

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    Fixed Creation Club Menu Not Appearingbug fix

    Resolved issue on Microsoft Store where the Creation Club menu would not appear.

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    New Graphic Fidelity and Performance ManagementperformanceMilestone

    Players can now manage graphic fidelity and performance settings on Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5.

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    Fixed Load Order Issue Breaking DLCbug fix

    Resolved issue on PlayStation 5 where load order would break DLC until a restart after downloading mods.

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    Frame Rate Target Options AddedperformanceMilestone

    Players can choose between 30, 40, and 60 FPS, with 40 requiring a 120hz display.

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    Fixed Character Name Field Issue in Widescreen Modebug fix

    Addressed issue affecting character name field display on PC.

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    Auto HDR Re-enabled for Xbox Series S|Xbug fix
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    Fixed Material Swaps Issuebug fix
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    General Stability Improvementsbug fix
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  2. 37 events
    Enclave Remnants Questnew contentMilestone

    New quest 'Echoes of the Past' involving The Enclave storyline.

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    Makeshift Weapon Packnew content

    Includes unconventional weapons like a baseball launcher and a nail gun.

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    Steam Deck Verificationperformance

    Fallout 4 is now verified for Steam Deck.

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    Native PS5 and Xbox Series ApplicationsperformanceMilestone

    Includes performance and quality mode options for next-gen consoles.

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    Widescreen and Ultra-Widescreen SupportperformanceMilestone

    Support for widescreen and ultra-widescreen displays on next-generation PCs.

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    Settlement System Corruption Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issue that could cause corruption within the Settlement system.

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    Vault 111 Flickering Issue Fixedbug fix
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    Credits Text Formatting Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed issues with text formatting in the credits for Japanese and Chinese.

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    Performance and Quality Mode OptionsperformanceMilestone

    Performance mode targets 60 FPS at 4k; Quality mode targets 30 FPS at 4k with ultra settings.

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    Quest Objectives Tab Crash Resolvedmodding
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    Widescreen and Ultra-widescreen Supportperformance
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    Armor and Weapon Bundlenew content

    Includes X-02 Power Armor, Hellfire Power Armor, Heavy Incinerator, Tesla Cannon, and Enclave weapon/armor skins.

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    Player Movement Issue Underwater Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed issue with player movement in some underwater areas at Thicket Excavations.

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    Creation Kit Hot Load and Material Editor Buttons Removedmodding
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    Editor ID Length Crash Resolvedmodding

    Editor IDs longer than 99 characters will no longer crash the editor.

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    Quest Marker Misplacement Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issue that could misplace quest markers with VR Workshop Creation installed.

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    Steam Deck Verifiedperformance
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    Vault 111 Door Opening Issue Fixedbug fix
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    PC Save Issue with Cyrillic, Chinese, or Japanese Usernames Resolvedbug fix
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    Halloween Workshop Decorationsnew content

    38 new Halloween decorations for settlements.

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    Layer Reference Hang Resolvedmodding
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    Prologue Save Data Loading Issue Resolvedbug fix
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    Mipmaps Issue in DLC Resolvedbug fix
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    Makeshift Weapon Packnew content

    New weapons including grenade launchers, Nail Gun, Baseball Launcher, and piggy bank weaponry.

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    Halloween Workshop Eventseasonal event

    New quest 'All Hallow's Eve' with 38 Halloween props and new wearables.

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    Codsworth Fast Travel Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issue that could result in Codsworth being broken on the ground after fast traveling.

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    Camera Issue After Leaving Furniture Fixedbug fix
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    Stability Improvementsbug fix
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    Quest 'Go Home' Advancement Issue Resolvedbug fix
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    Level Up Notification Issue Fixedbug fix

    Resolved issue where the 'Level Up' notification would display incorrectly.

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    Enclave Remnants Creation Club Contentnew content

    New quest 'Echoes of the Past' and items including Enclave Colonel uniform and workshop items.

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    Creation Club Menu Text Disappearance Fixedbug fix
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    Autosave Issue While Fast Traveling in Power Armor Resolvedbug fix
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    Bethesda.net Login Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixes for login issues affecting Japanese and Chinese language players.

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    Fixed Connection Issues for Japanese and Chinese Usersbug fix

    Resolved issues preventing access to Bethesda.net and Mods.

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    Softlock During Dialogue with Preston Garvey Fixedbug fix
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    Creation Kit Fixesbug fix

    Various fixes to the Creation Kit.

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