Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163 | [exclusive]

The broader player base has been more divided. When Bethesda announced the Anniversary Edition and accompanying updates, some fans expressed frustration that the patches focused more on monetizing Creations than fixing long-standing bugs. One critic noted: “The ‘Next-Gen’ and Anniversary editions where half-azzed attempts to make money on the show. There was no real attempt to fix the thousands of bugs and errors in the game”.

Bethesda has never released a single, consolidated changelog specific to version 1.10.163. However, the features and fixes associated with this version have been documented across multiple official announcements, particularly those tied to the November 2025 Creations Menu Update and the December 2025 stabilization patch.

The biggest headline: Fallout 4 is no longer running via backward compatibility on modern consoles. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163

The 1.10.163 released today is a maintenance update for current-gen consoles and modern PCs.

The core Fallout4.exe file was updated with a new version number (1.10.163), altering how the game memory layout loads. The broader player base has been more divided

: The patch integrated 40 new items into the workshop catalog, featuring customizable weather cycles, audio filters, and visual render settings. The Modding Nexus: Why 1.10.163 Refuses to Die

The new standard, but requires entirely updated mod collections. There was no real attempt to fix the

Depending on your goals, you may need to either update past 1.10.163 or downgrade back to it. Here is how to manage your game version. Option 1: Downgrading to 1.10.163

The Script Extender is a community-made tool that allows mods to add new scripts and functions beyond Bethesda’s original code. Mods like Place Everywhere , Looksmenu , MCM , and Sim Settlements 2 all require F4SE.