Because this update modified the game's main executable file ( Fallout4.exe ), it famously broke the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) F4SE Dependency:
Update 1.10.163 is a footnote in Fallout 4’s patch history—invisible to most, but a crucial reminder of how even minor version bumps can have major consequences for the modding ecosystem. It was the calm before the storm of the Next-Gen Update, and for many PC modders, it was the moment they decided to freeze their game version permanently. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163
who doesn't use mods and just wants to play the game on a modern console (PS5/Xbox Series X), the latest Next-Gen Update (1.10.984+) is generally better for its native 4K/60FPS support. Turtle Beach However, for PC players and heavy modders Version 1.10.163 Because this update modified the game's main executable
This update primarily serves as the belated "Next-Gen" stability fix. Key changes include: Turtle Beach However, for PC players and heavy
Since Steam automatically updates to the latest version, players often use a downgrader tool to return to 1.10.163. Popular methods include:
: Many players prefer 1.10.163 because it lacks the intrusive "Next-Gen" menu changes and marketplace advertisements found in more recent updates. Minor Drawbacks Manual Setup Required
: This update introduced a feature to the main menu that provides players with news and updates directly from Bethesda.
