Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update Arrives on April 25

Fallout 4’s next-gen update suffered a troubled launch, but it was PC players of Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic role-playing game that endured the most issues. Now, some of the most popular mods for Fallout 4 let players “downgrade” the game to a pre-patch point.

Bethesda has said that issues preventing some PlayStation Plus subscribers from accessing Fallout 4’s next-gen update have now been resolved.

A Fallout 4 player had their collection of unique picture frames ruined after the game’s recent next-gen update was released. Fallout 4’s recent update was controversial, as it brought improvements to the open-world game, but it also introduced new bugs, broke mods, and created a few issues on some platforms.

Bethesda has confirmed that owners of the PlayStation Plus version of Fallout 4won’t be able to access the new content update.

Fallout 4’s average load times have decreased considerably on the PS5 after the game’s next-gen patch. The recent Fallout 4 patch has been controversial since its release, but it’s not without its perks for current-gen gamers, as shown by this change.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 works a bit differently on the Xbox Series X than its official changelog suggests. That's according to Bethesda itself, who just offered a clarification on how the new Fallout 4 update handles frame rate targets on Microsoft's most powerful console to date.

The Fallout 4 free next-gen upgrade is now available to PlayStation Plus subscribers, albeit with an odd exclusion. Bethesda rolled out the next-gen update on April 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but members of PlayStation Plus who obtained the game through the service found themselves locked out of the update, leading many to purchase Fallout 4 separately to upgrade it to the next-gen version.

has finally received a next-gen update to squeeze in some improvements on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and it also makes some key changes and additions that are reflected on PC as well. Released in 2015 for the prior console generation, remains the most recent mainline installment in the post-apocalyptic RPG series. Anyone looking to scratch the itch has no choice but to stick with or previous games in the series, so the prospect of getting an update could be a tantalizing one.

Bethesda’s next-gen update for Fallout 4 has made the experience of playing the game on Steam Deck worse, as it removed the option to change graphics. The next-gen update for Fallout 4 was eagerly expected by many gamers, but its release introduced new problems to multiple platforms.

's long-awaited next-gen upgrade has finally been released on PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5. In a post that coincided with the launch of the acclaimed live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video, Bethesda that the next-gen enhancements would include new Performance and Quality mode settings available across all platforms, as well as stability improvements and fixes. While there have been some issues surrounding the patch since its launch on April 25, it seems like it has fixed one notorious bug that's been plaguing players since 2017.

Fallout 4 next-gen update is now available to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The update brings native game applications for PS5 and current-gen Xbox consoles, alongside better framerates and other improvements and fixes. Bethesda had announced earlier this month that the Fallout 4 update would be free for all players who own the game on current-generation consoles. However, players who redeemed the PS4 version of the game via PlayStation Plus will have to wait to get the PS5 version.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 fixes a notorious glitch from the game. Fallout 4 was released in 2015 and remains one of Bethesda Game Studios' most popular works. It received critical acclaim and continues to be loved by gamers, but especially recently, the Fallout series has experienced a boost in attention from fans old and new, thanks to its new TV Show.