Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163 -

: Fixed stuttering and hitching caused by Creations that edit NPC visuals. Performance is improved when using such Creations.

Many players preferred to freeze their game state to avoid future update disruptions. Steam users utilized console commands to download older "depots" of the game, effectively rolling their version back to 1.10.138 or earlier to keep their complex mod lists intact. The Long-Term Legacy of 1.10.163

Bethesda added three new Creation Club items for free to all players:

update (released December 5, 2019) is widely considered the final "pre-Next-Gen" or "Old-Gen" version of the game. While newer updates like 1.10.984 (Next-Gen) and 1.11.137 (Anniversary Edition) have since been released, 1.10.163 remains a critical milestone for the modding community due to its stability and compatibility. Update Highlights (Original Release)

: Some modding tools, such as zEdit, have reported "CRITICAL ERROR: Loading plugins/resources failed" when working with 1.10.163, requiring additional troubleshooting. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163

While the patch notes were brief, Update 1.10.163 had a massive ripple effect across the Fallout 4 modding landscape, particularly concerning the . The F4SE Conflict

The primary driver for the update was to add background assets and support for newly released Creation Club items.

: If you only use basic mods available through the in-game menu or simple texture replacers, the Next-Gen version offers better modern hardware compatibility out of the box.

Despite being labeled “stable,” Bethesda’s own support forums list these unresolved bugs: : Fixed stuttering and hitching caused by Creations

While Bethesda has since released multiple official "next-gen" updates (versions 1.10.980, 1.10.984) and the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (1.11.137 onward), the 1.10.163 update remains a cornerstone of the game's modding ecosystem. For a dedicated segment of the player base, this isn't an outdated version—it's the gold standard.

: The core addition of the patch allowed players to build VR Pods within their settlements. Entering a pod transported the player to stylized, isolated sandbox zones with massive settlement-building limits and infinite construction resources.

after an accidental update.

: Even in the base game, you can find easter eggs like the secret room above Diamond City , which includes a power armor station and a bed. Steam users utilized console commands to download older

Below is a comprehensive compilation of the changes associated with the 1.10.163 era and the subsequent updates that built upon its foundation:

– The modding community has developed extensive backported support systems, including the Backported Archive2 Support System (BASS) and Community Fixes Merged , which bring many Next-Gen bug fixes and features to the 1.10.163 client.

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.