Aside from the "stability" boilerplate, dataminers have found a few minor tweaks:
❗ No new gameplay features, quests, or major bug fixes (e.g., for The Secret of Cabot House or other long-standing issues).
If you already updated and your mods are broken:
On Steam (PC):
On console (PS4/Xbox One):
You’re on a different patch system — console versions rarely show build numbers like this. The equivalent console update from the same time was 1.21 (PS4) / 1.10.163 (label only on Xbox system info).
Within hours of the patch’s release, the F4SE team announced that version 1.10.163 was incompatible. Updating F4SE took roughly two weeks. During that time, thousands of mod users had to choose:
Even after F4SE updated, many mod authors had to recompile their own scripts. Some popular mods from 2018–2019 were never updated for 1.10.163, effectively abandoning them. fallout 4 patch 110 163
Have a story about how patch 1.10.163 broke your save? Share it in the comments below (in your imagination, since this is an article).
Fallout 4 version 1.10.163 is widely considered the "gold standard" for PC modding, as it is the final stable version released before the major "Next-Gen" updates that broke many essential mods. Key Features and Content
Originally released in December 2019, this patch was a mandatory download that introduced the following:
Virtual Workshops: A significant Creation Club addition that allows players to travel to new VR worlds (such as Grid World, Atomic Crater, and GNR Plaza) with limitless resources and custom weather/visual filters.
Performance Stability: Addressed crashes and lockups that players experienced after the previous November 2019 update.
Creation Club Deals: Included discounts on various bundles like the "Real Estate Mogul" and "Holiday Workshop Pack". Why version 1.10.163 Matters for Modding ❗ No new gameplay features, quests, or major bug fixes (e
For many players, 1.10.163 remains the preferred version due to its broad compatibility:
Mod Compatibility: It is the last version fully compatible with many legacy Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) plugins and major mod projects like Fallout: London.
GOG Version Stability: The GOG version of Fallout 4 is currently locked to 1.10.163, making it a popular alternative for players who want to avoid automatic Steam updates.
Downgrading: Because later updates (like 1.10.980 or the "Next-Gen" patches) broke mod stability, many guides exist specifically to help players downgrade back to 1.10.163. Common Downgrade Methods
If you have automatically updated and need to return to 1.10.163, the community generally uses these methods:
Steam Console: Using the command steam://nav/console to manually download specific "depots" that contain the 1.10.163 game files. If you already updated and your mods are broken:
Downgrade Tools: Community-made tools like the Simple Fallout 4 Downgrader on Nexus Mods can automate the process.
F4SE Setup: Once downgraded, users must install the specific F4SE version built for 1.10.163 to ensure script-heavy mods function correctly.
A: Disable all F4SE-dependent mods first. Then update F4SE to version 0.6.23 or later. Use a mod manager (Vortex/MO2) to see which plugins are reporting "missing master."
Fast forward to today, and Fallout 4 has received even more minor patches (up to 1.10.167 and beyond, with the “next-gen” update in 2024). However, 1.10.163 remains the benchmark because it was the last patch before the game’s “Next-Gen” update (version 1.10.980+), which broke mods all over again.
For archivists and modlist maintainers, 1.10.163 is often the recommended baseline. It supports the vast majority of mods created between 2016 and 2022, runs without the intrusive Creation Club telemetry of later patches, and is well-understood by tools like LOOT and FO4Edit.