Summary
The hugeFallout 4next-gen update is rolling out now, giving fans a big reason to return to the Wasteland.Falloutfever is at an all-time high, as the Amazon TV series has inspired longtime fans to return to the series and has convinced newcomers to give the post-apocalyptic RPG franchise a shot.Falloutplayer counts are up across the board, and it’s likelyFallout 4is about to get another significant boost.
Bethesda has been promising aFallout 4next-gen updatefor quite some time, one that would see the game get a native release on PS5 and Xbox Series X. TheFallout 4next-gen update was originally expected to drop at some point in 2023, but Bethesda ultimately pushed it back. Now, on April 25, theFallout 4next-gen update is finally available.
TheFallout 4next-gen update clocks in at 22.61 GB. After downloading it,Fallout 4gamers on PS5 and Xbox Series X can enjoy native versions of the game, with Performance and Quality modes to choose from. Performance mode targets 60 FPS, 4K resolution, and standard settings, whereas Quality mode is 30 FPS, 4K resolution, and ultra settings.Fallout 4fans can also check out free Creation Club content with the update, including a new questline all aboutthe Enclave.
TheFallout 4next-gen update will also give players access to a new armor and weapon bundle that includes the X-02 Power Armor, Hellfire Power Armor, Heavy Incinerator, and Tesla Cannon, along with Enclave weapon and armor skins. Players can also check out the Makeshift Weapon Pack and the Halloween Workshop, the latter of which will give players more options when building theirFallout 4settlements.
This update seems to be mostly focused on console gamers, but those playingFallout 4on PC can also enjoy the new content, along with additional benefits.Fallout 4is now available on the Epic Games Storeas of the April 25 update, plus PC gamers can take advantage of the game’s new Widescreen and Ultra-widescreen support. On top of that,Fallout 4has now become Steam Deck verified.
The new update has also squashed some of the lingeringFallout 4bugs, so fans can expect a generally smoother experience after giving it a download. It should be noted that theFallout 4DLC expansionshave also been updated, and so fans will have to download updates for them as well.
New Creation Club Content Free for Everyone
Enclave Remnants
(Quest “Echoes of the Past” starts on the road north of Saugus Ironworks.)
Armor and Weapon bundle
Makeshift Weapon Pack
Whether it be grenades or piggy banks, there’s no shortage of objects you can transform into murderous projectiles with this collection of unique weapons. Included are two grenade launchers, a Nail Gun, Baseball Launcher, Saw Blade launcher, and piggy bank based weaponry.
(Quest “When Pigs Fly” starts at a merchant workshop northwest of Greenetech Genetics.)
Halloween Workshop
On the eve of the end, the New England Technocrat Society has thrown a spooky Halloween gala for anyone with the nerve to attend. Drop in on this fa-boo-lous pumpkin-lit soiree replete with witches, cauldrons, and ghouls, and unlock 38 new spine-tingling Halloween props to decorate your settlement! Includes new wearables, such as the iconic De-Capitalist helmet!
(Quest “All Hallow’s Eve” starts by tuning into the Mysterious Signal on your Pip-Boy.)
Changes and New Features
When connected to a 120Hz display, Quality mode will target 40 FPS.
When connected to a 1440p display, the title will run at 1440p resolution at 60 FPS w/ ultra settings regardless of rendering mode
Bug Fixes
PC Only
Resolved issue preventing saves being made under Windows Usernames with Cyrillic, Chinese, or Japanese characters.
Fallout 4
WHERE TO PLAY
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, invite you to the ambitious open world of Fallout 4. Do whatever you want in a massive Commonwealth with hundreds of locations, characters and quests.As the sole survivor of Vault 111, only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone - the choices are yours.From a Power Armor-toting soldier to the charismatic smooth-talker, be whoever you want with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character system and develop your own playstyle from hundreds of Perks.Experience exciting first- or third-person combat with the dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or V.A.T.S., targeting enemies for maximum tactical advantage (and cinematic carnage!) Collect, upgrade and build thousands of items with Fallout 4’s crafting system. Weapons, armor, food and with the right materials, even entire settlements are possible. Welcome home.
