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What changed in Fallout 4 in 2025

78 updates · 22 main milestones · Nov 4, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025

  1. 8 events
    The Varmint Riflenew content

    Discover a unique rifle and solve puzzles in a new dungeon.

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    Miss Weldy: Robot and Con-Artist Companionnew contentMilestone

    Meet Miss Weldy, an Automatron-compatible companion with over 2000 lines.

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    Tale of the Beast Hunternew content

    Discover the story of NCR Ranger, Troy Morton, in this free creation.

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    Daniel - The Remnantnew contentMilestone

    Join Daniel, a scavenger with a mysterious past, on a journey through the Commonwealth.

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    Ghoulificationnew contentMilestone

    Play through a quest to become a ghoul with new gameplay mechanics and custom animations.

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    Gutsy Robot Backpacknew contentMilestone

    Create a backpack with commentary and unique abilities after defeating a rogue Gutsy unit.

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    Become a Bounty Hunternew contentMilestone

    Take on the role of a Bounty Hunter with a new quest and gear including the Gyrojet Revolver and Bounty Hunter Duster.

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    Classic Weaponry: Wattz 1000new content

    Add the Wattz Model 1000 pistol with new assets and customization options.

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  2. 18 events
    Correct warning dialogue shown for disabled Creationsbug fix
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    Addressed platform-specific UI issuesbug fix

    Includes button prompts and misplaced UI.

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    Game recognizes Creation Club content from older save filesbug fix
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    Addressed crashes related to downloading Creationsbug fixMilestone

    Includes crashes during data reloads, idling in menus, and profile sign-out.

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    Improved sort menu transparency and restored 'Best Results' sort optionui ux
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    Workshop menus optimized for ultrawide monitorsperformance

    Reset screens are now also optimized.

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    Fixed performance hitches and UI alignment issues on ultrawideperformance
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    Creations removed from storefront can be individually deletedbug fix

    Can now be deleted from the Load Order.

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    Fixed missing or broken UI elementsui ux

    Includes missing button layouts, gallery image enlargement, and empty titles in 'My Library'.

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    Addressed keyboard input loss in Creations menubug fix

    Improved cursor visibility issues.

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    Prompt for Anniversary Upgrade fits correctly in multiple localizationslocalization

    Includes German, French, and Spanish.

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    Apostrophes and special characters display correctly in Creations menulocalization
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    Fixed missing Creations Bundle add-on for Steambug fix
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    Improved error handling for rapid menu actionsbug fix

    Ensured the game no longer hangs on quit.

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    Banner carousel/category rows no longer endlessly scrollbug fix

    Fixed when opening the Purchase Credits menu.

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    Fixed prompt and navigation issues in Creations Storebug fix

    Resolved issues when rapidly re-entering the store or using the PS Store overlay.

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    Improved visibility and interaction in Category Listui ux

    Fixed overlapping boxes and ensured button prompts display correctly on all platforms.

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    Fixed rare crashes after store purchasesbug fixMilestone

    Also fixed crashes during scrolling/viewing in Creations menu and when starting a new game with Creations enabled.

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  3. 20 events
    Performance improvements in the Creations menu across platformsperformance
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    Bundles now show correct file sizes for included creationsui ux
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    Guest/local users can no longer access the Creations menubug fix

    This resulted in an inoperable state.

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    Fixed crash when quitting after exiting an interior with Pip-Boy open (PS4/PS5)bug fix
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    Fixed a crash when selecting 'Download all owned Creation Club Creations'bug fix
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    Fixed infinite loading when downloading missing Creation Club contentbug fix

    From a save made on a different platform.

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    Switching Xbox user profiles no longer causes softlocks or loss of controlsbug fix
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    Bundle prices now update immediately after purchasing individual items in the bundleui ux
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    Addressed rare crashes when choosing to use the save data load orderbug fix

    Especially when loading saves with missing Creations.

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    Downloaded Creations will now remain visible in your Load Order after deletion from BethesdaNetbug fix
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    Fixed softlocking when entering/exiting the Creations menu repeatedlybug fix
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    Exit saves are now correctly created when exiting to the main menubug fix
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    Fixed infinite loading/hang when loading a save file that requires creationsbug fix
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    In-game Creations menu now respects the load order set by the playerui ux

    Not alphabetical order.

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    Players can now like/unlike creations in the Load Order menu as intendedui ux
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    Fixed an issue where loading a save file with different creations enabled did not prompt a load order warningbug fix
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    Downloading a creation and disabling it immediately will no longer cause content that relies on it to become permanently disabledbug fix
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    Fixed a crash that could occur when selecting 'Purchase Credits' on PCbug fix
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    Fixed crash when starting a new game with Creations installed on PS4bug fix
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    Localization improvementslocalization
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  4. 3 events
    Identified issue causing DLC to become uninstalled on PlayStationbug fix

    Recommendation to enable Creations after DLC installation.

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    Improved stability in Creation menu on PS4/XB1performance
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    Resolved issue preventing enabling Creations relying on DLCbug fix
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  5. 4 events
    Stability Fix for XB1/PS4bug fix

    Fixing stability problems particularly on XB1/PS4.

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    Increased Creations Local Storage Limitquality of lifeMilestone

    Creations local storage limit increased substantially for Xbox Series X/S players, growable up to 100GB.

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    DLC Creation Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixing an issue causing creations that rely on DLC to not work.

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    DLC Uninstallation Issue on PlayStationbug fix

    Fixing an issue causing DLCs to become uninstalled after updating the game on PlayStation.

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  6. 16 events
    Sea Scavengers Quest Addednew contentMilestone

    A quest featuring customizable outfits and a new 12.7mm Sub-Machine Gun.

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    Repurposed Power Armor Helmets Addednew contentMilestone

    Standard helmets altered from discarded Power Armor helmets for heavy duty protection.

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    Over 150 Pieces of Creation Club Contentnew contentMilestone

    The Anniversary Edition includes over 150 pieces of Creation Club content, featuring new weapons and Dogmeat breeds.

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    Tale of the Beast Hunter Creation Releasednew contentMilestone

    A new creation featuring a legend, an outfit, and a unique player home.

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    Railroad’s Clandestine Couture Releasednew contentMilestone

    New Railroad themed outfits for players to use in their adventures.

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    Cyber Dog Companion Introducednew contentMilestone

    A versatile robotic dog companion that can respond to over a hundred different names.

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    Introduction of Creations Menunew contentMilestone

    A brand-new in-game Creations menu is introduced, allowing players to discover and download content easily.

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    Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Announcing the release of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, bundling the base game and six official add-ons.

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    Ion Gun Addednew contentMilestone

    An experimental hand cannon that channels concentrated plasma into a beam of pure incineration.

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    Bunker Home Pack Releasednew contentMilestone

    A pack featuring various styles of homes for Wastelanders, including private bunkers and contemporary resorts.

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    New Power Armor Paint Jobs Availablenew content

    New paint jobs for Power Armor including Pitt Raider, Air Force, Scorched Sierra, and Inferno.

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    Free Creation Club Items for All Playersnew content

    Five Bethesda themed items available for free to all Fallout 4 players.

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    Creations Menu Update for All Versionsgameplay

    An update that adds the Creations menu to all versions of Fallout 4.

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    Brahmin Armor Introducednew contentMilestone

    Armor for Brahmin to help guard settlements and boost defenses.

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    Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    The definitive Fallout 4 experience is now available, including the base game, six official add-ons, and over 150 pieces of Creation Club content.

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    Institute Plasma Weapons Introducednew contentMilestone

    Three unique weapon types and special legendary versions of high-grade plasma weapons from the Institute.

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  7. 9 events
    UI & HUD Scaling for Ultrawide Supportui ux

    UI elements and HUD backgrounds now scale correctly for 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios.

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    Better BNET Connectivity Handlingbug fix

    Improved handling during Bethesda.net outages.

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    Crafting Station Crash Fixbug fix

    Interacting with crafting stations or the workshop on ultrawide monitors no longer causes crashes.

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    Pip-Boy Map Enhancementsui ux

    Players can now place markers, fast travel, and pan the map to the right side in the Pip-Boy when using ultrawide resolutions.

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    Improved NPC Visual Creations Performanceperformance

    Fixed stuttering and hitching caused by Creations that edit NPC visuals, improving performance.

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    VATS Accuracy Improvementsgameplay

    VATS hit chances are now consistent across platforms and no longer drop to 0%. Targeting enemies through walls without the Penetrator perk is no longer possible.

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    Letterboxed Save Preview Imagesui ux

    Save preview images are now letterboxed to avoid looking squished on ultrawide monitors.

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    New Creations Menu Addednew contentMilestone

    A new in-game Creations menu has been added for easier content discovery and download.

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    Resolution Detection Improvementbug fix

    Autodetect now sets supported display resolutions, preventing crashes on launch.

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