Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 4, over 10 years since the game’s first release in November 2015. The update also comes the same day that season 2 of Fallout premieres on Amazon Prime.
Regarding the update itself, it primarily focuses on stability issues and UI/UX improvements. Also included in the patch are new localization fixes, save and loading issues, and performance on Steam Deck and ultrawide displays.
You can check out full details of the update below. Be sure to leave your thoughts down in the comments and join the discussion in the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
Fallout 4 December Patch Update
Save/Load and Content Handling
- Fixed issues with the missing Creations Bundle add-on for Steam
- Game now recognizes Creation Club content upon loading a save file from an older build.
- Correct warning dialogue is shown when Creations are disabled but not deleted.
General UI/UX Improvements
- Improved visibility and interaction in the Category List, fixed overlapping boxes, and ensured button prompts display correctly on all platforms (including ROG Ally and Steam Deck).
- Fixed issues with missing or broken UI elements, such as missing button layouts, gallery image enlargement, and empty titles in “My Library”.
- Improved sort menu transparency and restored the ‘Best Results’ sort option.
- Addressed keyboard input loss and cursor visibility issues in the Creations menu.
- Fixed prompt and navigation issues when rapidly re-entering the Creations Store or using the PS Store overlay.
- Creations removed from the storefront can now be individually deleted from the Load Order.
- Banner carousel/category rows no longer endlessly scroll when opening the Purchase Credits menu.
Crash & Stability Fixes
- Addressed crashes related to downloading all Creations, data reloads, idling in menus, profile sign-out, and leaving the Creations menu (especially on PS4/PS5).
- Fixed rare crashes after store purchases, during scrolling/viewing in the Creations menu, and when starting a new game with Creations enabled.
- Improved error handling for rapid menu actions and ensured the game no longer hangs on quit.
Ultrawide, Steam Deck, and Platform-Specific Fixes
- Workshop menus and reset screens are now optimized for ultrawide and super ultrawide monitors.
- Fixed performance hitches and UI alignment issues on ultrawide
- Addressed platform-specific issues such as button prompts, misplaced UI
Text, Localization, and Miscellaneous
- Apostrophes and other special characters now display correctly in the in-game Creations menu.
- Prompt for Anniversary Upgrade now fits correctly in German, French, and Spanish localizations.
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Every fan of Fallout 4 HATES this. It breaks the game and every mod.
Just look at the steam response from fans.
A better idea would be a remaster, which would reset the achievements for consoles. I would buy and replay if I could add new cheevos to my game score.