After nearly a year and a half, Fallout 4’s free “next-gen” update finally released on April 25th.
This update was first released in October 2022 as part of the original Fallout’s 25th anniversary celebration. Release was scheduled for 2023, but after never appearing it was delayed until 2024, leading many to speculate that it was intentionally delayed so it could be released alongside the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime Video.
This update is intended to improve the base game in several ways, including bringing the game natively to Xbox Series S/X and PS5. Bethesda emphasizes performance and quality modes, supporting up to 60fps at improved resolutions. It’s still unclear what each mode will offer. Perhaps 60fps will be locked in performance mode. But it would be nice to think that a game that’s almost a decade old could get 60fps and a graphics upgrade without sacrificing either.
PS4 and Xbox One owners aren’t left out either. Stability improvements, login and quest fixes are included in the update for everyone.
PC players are getting their own version of the update, including widescreen and ultrawidescreen support. Fallout 4 is also available on the Epic Games Store and will receive Steam Deck certification.
No matter what platform you play Fallout 4 on, you’ll also have fun new content to choose from. Here’s the analysis provided by Bethesda:
Enclave Remnants
Enclave Remnants adds the pre-war cabal The Enclave to the Fallout 4 storyline. In this new quest, “Echoes of the Past,” can you stop the Enclave from spreading its dangerous ideology and gaining a foothold in the Commonwealth?
Contains the following previously released Creation Club content along with Workshop items and the Enclave Colonel Uniform:
- Enclave Weapon Skin
- Enclave Armor Skin
- tesla cannon
- Hellfire Power Armor
- X-02 Power Armor
- small incinerator
Makeshift Weapon Pack
Have you ever thought that a piggy bank would be a great weapon in times of crisis? This weapons pack includes a variety of unique objects that can be transformed into deadly weapons, including a baseball launcher, nail gun and piggy bank.
halloween workshop
38 new Halloween decorations left over from an ill-fated Halloween party hosted by the New England Technocrat Society, including witches, cauldrons, ghouls, and more! Decorate for Halloween or make your settlement spooky all year round!