Everything Fallout 4 Is Fixing In New Free Update, Patch Notes Released

Bethesda has dropped the patch notes for an upcoming update for Fallout 4, ahead of its anniversary release.

The term “Bethesda bugs” is infamous amongst Fallout and The Elder Scrolls fans. Most games launch with bugs, which are usually fixed later. However, for whatever reason, Bethesda bugs hold a warm place in many fans’ hearts.

I suppose some bugs are funny, but in truth, if I’ve splashed my money on a game, I’d prefer those bugs to be few and far between, whether they’re funny or not. I know, I sound like a grumpy old man, but I’m sure you get my point.

Last month, despite fans’ desperately hoping that Bethesda would announce remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition was announced instead, in celebration of its 10th birthday.

What is the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition?

In a nutshell, the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition includes 2024’s free new-gen update on the disc, along with its fixes pre-loaded. Over 150 community-created content, and all previously released DLC. The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition was announced for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.

In preparation for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arriving next week, Bethesda has deployed the ‘Creation Menu Update’, which also makes quality of life improvements as well as some bug fixes, and whatnot.

Fallout 4 – Creations Menu Update patch notes:

Creations Menu: A new in-game Creations menu has been added, making it easier than ever to discover, download and enjoy content from professional developers and passionate enthusiasts alike.

Gameplay & Performance

VATS Accuracy: VATS hit chances are now consistent across platforms and no longer drop to 0% or show incorrect values. Targeting enemies through walls without the Penetrator perk is no longer possible.
NPC Visual Creations: Fixed stuttering and hitching caused by Creations that edit NPC visuals. Performance is improved when using such Creations.

Stability & Crashes

BNET Connectivity: Better handling when there is a Bethesda.net outage.
Crafting Station Crash: Interacting with crafting stations or the workshop on ultrawide monitors no longer causes crashes.

Ultrawide & Super Ultrawide Support

UI & HUD Scaling: UI elements, HUD backgrounds, and item previews now scale correctly for 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. Menus, quest updates, tutorials, workshops, and inspected objects are no longer stretched or squished.
Pip-Boy Map: Players can now place markers, fast travel, and pan the map to the right side in the Pip-Boy when using ultrawide resolutions.
Save Preview Images: Save preview images are now letterboxed to avoid looking squished on ultrawide monitors.

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