Published by: The Wasteland Gazette Date: May 4, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes
A: Absolutely not. If you are still on the 2019 version of 1.10.163, you have the holy grail of modding stability. Stay there forever. Fallout 4 Update 1.10.163
| Feature | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (60 FPS) | Solid 60 fps with dynamic 1440p. Rare drops to 55 fps in Corvega Plant. | Solid 60 fps. Slightly lower resolution (1296p vs 1440p) but smoother VRR support. | | Quality Mode (30 FPS / 4K) | Native 4K locked 30 fps. No stutter. | Native 4K locked 30 fps. Improved ambient occlusion over PS5. | | Crash Rate | 1 crash in 10 hours (Far Harbor fog). | 0 crashes in 10 hours. | | Mod Space | 2GB (unchanged) | 2GB (unchanged) | Published by: The Wasteland Gazette Date: May 4,
In the post-apocalyptic world of Bethesda’s Fallout 4 , few numbers strike as much fear and excitement into the hearts of the Commonwealth as patch numbers. For years, the community existed in a golden equilibrium with version —until the massive "Next-Gen" update (1.10.980) changed everything. Now, on May 4, 2026 , Bethesda has rolled out Update 1.10.163 to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. | Feature | PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series
A: Yes. The "Fallout 4 Downgrader" tool by Zorkaz has already been updated to revert the May 2026 patch. Use it at your own risk. Stay safe out there, Vault Dweller. And remember: War never changes, but Bethesda patch numbers do. Check your F4SE version before clicking "Update All."
A: No. This is a pure stability patch. No new weapons, skins, or quests.