If your game has already updated to the Next-Gen patch (v1.10.980 or higher) and you want to go back, you can use the Fallout 4 Downgrader tool or follow manual Steam console guides to revert your game files.
– Disable weapon debris and set iNumHWThreads=4 in Fallout4.ini.
Notable bugfixes present in or associated with 1.10.163 (official + community)
To maintain or revert to this version, players typically follow these steps: GOG Version GOG version Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
The release of the Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update broke the long-standing stability of the game's file structure. While next-gen builds introduced native widescreen support and performance modes for modern consoles, they also altered memory management architectures and broken native pointer logic on PC.
The vast majority of modding guides (like The Midnight Ride and Wasteland Survival Guide ) currently recommend downgrading from 1.10.163 to 's immediate predecessor—wait, that sounds confusing. Let's clarify:
On Steam, set Fallout 4 to "Only update this game when I launch it." If your game has already updated to the Next-Gen patch (v1
Use (latest version) with the 1.10.163 masterlist.
remains the "Gold Standard" for PC players who prioritize a stable, highly modded experience. This version, often referred to as the pre-Next-Gen or "Old-Gen" baseline, is widely considered the most compatible foundation for the vast majority of existing Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) plugins and comprehensive mod lists. Why Version 1.10.163 is the Community Favorite
Player-facing tips
Though official digital storefronts like Steam and GOG will always push users toward the latest Next-Gen updates, the community's dedication to preserving version 1.10.163 ensures that the golden era of Fallout 4 modding remains alive, stable, and completely playable for years to come.
The loyalty to this specific version is not arbitrary; it is enforced by some of the most famous and necessary mods in the community. If you want to play with a specific set of tools, you must stay on .163 .
The narrative of Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163 takes place in the year 2287, 200 years after a nuclear war that devastated the Earth. The game's story follows the player character, a Vault Dweller who was born in Vault 111, a underground bunker designed to protect a select few from the nuclear war. As the player character emerges from the vault, they are thrust into a world of chaos and destruction, where they must navigate the ruins of Boston and the surrounding areas. remains the "Gold Standard" for PC players who
