It is crucial to remember that this update arrived just months before the reveal of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Update 1.10.163 laid the groundwork for "forward compatibility."
However, the rollout was far from smooth. The update went live initially in late April 2024, but multiple emergency patches followed, culminating in the build as the definitive (and controversial) state of the game.
With , Bethesda sent a clear signal: they intend to maintain Fallout 4 as a “live service” adjacent title alongside the TV series’ success. While that may mean more small updates, it also means modders face a perpetual game of cat-and-mouse.
Improved functionality for managing installed mods, specifically regarding load order and dependencies. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163
: Continued support for the .esl file format, allowing players to load hundreds of small mods without hitting the standard 255-plugin limit.
Steam will try to update your game to the latest version. To prevent this:
Many modders stopped active development long before 2024. As a result, hundreds of top-tier mods are built specifically for 1.10.163. While many "simple" mods (textures, models) work in any version, complex .dll plugins and scripts built for 1.10.163 often fail in the new Next-Gen 1.11.x versions. 1.10.163 vs. The 2024 Next-Gen Update It is crucial to remember that this update
: Improved visibility and interaction in the Category List; fixed overlapping UI elements; restored the Best Results sort option; resolved issues with keyboard input loss and cursor visibility; fixed navigation problems when quickly re-entering the Creations Store. Removed Creations can now be individually deleted from the load order.
The patch notes for Update 1.10.163 were not officially released by Bethesda, but based on community reports and patch notes from various sources, here are some of the key changes:
As with any patch, there were still some known issues present in Update 1.10.163, including: With , Bethesda sent a clear signal: they
– The Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE version 0.6.23) works seamlessly with 1.10.163, enabling advanced mods that rely on script extensions.
The community's response to Update 1.10.163 has been largely positive, with many players appreciating the fixes for long-standing issues. However, as with any update, there are reports of new bugs and problems arising, which Bethesda is actively working to address.
While Bethesda did not release a formal, comprehensive changelog, player reports and developer notes indicated several technical improvements:
Bethesda added three new Creation Club items for free to all players: