Fallout 4 next-gen update arrives on consoles and PC

Bethesda released the Fallout 4 next-gen update on April 25, 2024. Native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series applications arrived alongside PC changes, bug fixes and a group of free Creation Club additions.

Fallout 4 next-gen update: confirmed details

On current consoles, Performance mode targeted 60 frames per second with dynamic 4K resolution, while Quality mode targeted 30 frames per second at 4K with Ultra settings. Bethesda also documented 40-frame support on compatible 120 Hz displays. PC gained widescreen and ultra-widescreen support, Epic Games Store availability and Steam Deck verification.

What changed for players

The update gave console owners a native version instead of relying only on backward compatibility. Nine free Creations added quests, weapons, armor and workshop items, including Enclave Remnants content. Existing saves could be transferred on the same platform family, although mod compatibility remained dependent on individual projects and load orders.

Availability and lasting context

The patch was free for existing Fallout 4 owners on supported platforms. Bethesda issued subsequent updates to address display options and other problems, so exact performance behavior depends on the current build. The April notes establish what launched, not a guarantee that every community mod survived unchanged.

This report separates features released on the stated date from later patches and community expectations. Balance values and platform support can change, but the documented release history remains the same.

Sources: primary release notes or official records. Factual claims were checked against these records; interpretation is our own.

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