Fallout 4 — Update 1.10.163

Here is the warning for PC players: Update 1.10.163 breaks the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE).

If you rely on mods like Place Everywhere, MCM, or LooksMenu, do not let Steam auto-update until the F4SE team releases a new build.

Because 1.10.163 is likely the final code update to Fallout 4, the F4SE team has confirmed they will release an updated version, but it will take 2–4 weeks. Bethesda has effectively locked the game’s executable, meaning older F4SE mods will simply crash to desktop (CTD) on launch. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163

Bethesda’s official release notes for 1.10.163 are surprisingly tight. Here is the verbatim list with analysis:

In the lifecycle of a video game, patches usually serve a simple purpose: fix bugs, break a few mods, and maybe add a piece of content. However, in the case of Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163, released in late April 2019, the patch served as a definitive punctuation mark on an era. It was the "Next-Gen" update of its time, bridging the gap between the original current-gen consoles and the impending next generation. Here is the warning for PC players: Update 1

While casual players might have glossed over the patch notes, this update was a logistical turning point for the Commonwealth, particularly for PlayStation 4 players and the modding community.

Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release Date: April 12, 2022
File Size: ~450 MB (PC), varies by console
Focus: Creation Club, stability, minor fixes

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