Bethesda is releasing a surprise update for Fallout 4 on its 10th anniversary, November 10, introducing the new Creations Menu for easier access to mods and content. The patch includes gameplay improvements like more accurate VATS hit chances and ultrawide monitor support. Players using mods that alter the main menu should disable them to avoid compatibility issues.
Update Overview
Fallout 4, released in 2015, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a significant patch arriving on November 10. This update coincides with the launch of the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition and the revamped Creations system, which replaces the previous Creation Club. The Creations Menu allows players to discover, download, and enjoy content from professional developers and enthusiasts directly in-game.
Bethesda has warned that the update will require changes to the main menu, potentially breaking mods that modify it. Players are advised to disable such mods before November 10. Additionally, Fallout 4 mods and the Creation Club will be offline for maintenance from November 6 through 10, though users can still adjust mod load orders and play the game during this period.
Key Gameplay and Technical Fixes
The patch addresses several longstanding issues:
- VATS Accuracy: Hit chances in the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (VATS) are now consistent across platforms and will no longer drop to 0% or display incorrect values. Targeting enemies through walls without the Penetrator perk is also prevented.
- Ultrawide Support: Full compatibility for 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios, including proper UI and HUD scaling, Pip-Boy map functionality (placing markers, fast travel, panning), and letterboxed save preview images to avoid distortion.
- Stability Improvements: Fixed stuttering and hitching from NPC visual Creations, crashes when interacting with crafting stations or workshops on ultrawide monitors, and better handling of Bethesda.net outages. Resolution autodetection now prevents launch crashes by setting supported display resolutions.
These changes aim to enhance stability and accessibility, particularly for modern hardware setups, while maintaining the core post-apocalyptic RPG experience in the Commonwealth.