Fallout 4 is finally getting the update it desperately needed. On November 10, 2025, Bethesda is rolling out the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition alongside a comprehensive Creations Menu overhaul that addresses bugs dating back nearly two years. This isn’t just cosmetic. The update fixes critical gameplay issues with VATS accuracy, performance problems with NPC visual mods, ultrawide monitor support, and introduces 150+ pieces of professional creation content alongside community-made mods in a unified menu.
- The Long-Overdue VATS Fix
- Ultrawide Monitor Support Finally Arrives
- Performance Fixes for NPC Visual Mods
- Crafting Station Crash Resolution
- The New Creations Menu: Everything in One Place
- Mod Space Expansion Coming (Eventually)
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Launch
- Critical Pre-Update Warning: Disable Menu Mods
- The 150+ Creation Content Incoming
- What’s NOT Being Fixed
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
The Long-Overdue VATS Fix
For the past 19 months, Fallout 4’s VATS system has been broken on PC and console. Hit chances would randomly drop to 0% or display completely incorrect values across different platforms. This completely butchered one of the game’s most iconic gameplay features, turning what should be a reliable tactical tool into a frustrating dice roll that gave no consistent feedback.
The November 10 patch finally fixes this. VATS hit chances are now consistent across all platforms and will no longer show phantom 0% accuracies. More importantly, Bethesda is fixing an exploit where players could target enemies through walls without the Penetrator perk. These fixes restore VATS to what it should have been since launch.
Ultrawide Monitor Support Finally Arrives
Fallout 4 players with ultrawide monitors (21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios) have endured broken UI scaling for years. UI elements were stretched or squished. HUD backgrounds distorted. Menu items and quest updates displayed in warped ways that made the game nearly unplayable on premium hardware.
The November 10 update implements proper ultrawide support. UI elements, HUD backgrounds, and item previews now scale correctly. Menus no longer stretch. Crafting interfaces work properly. This is a massive quality-of-life improvement for a sizable portion of the PC playerbase that invested in ultrawide displays.
Performance Fixes for NPC Visual Mods
Players who install Creation Club content that modifies NPC visuals have been experiencing stuttering and hitching. These performance problems made popular cosmetic creations nearly unplayable, especially when multiple NPC-altering mods were stacked.
This update specifically addresses this by improving how the game handles NPC visual modifications. Performance issues are resolved. Creations that alter NPC appearance no longer tank frame rates. This is crucial because NPC cosmetic modifications are among the most popular types of creation content.
Crafting Station Crash Resolution
A bizarre bug affected ultrawide players specifically. Interacting with crafting stations or the workshop would crash the game on 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. This combined ultrawide incompatibility with crafting system stability in an unusable way.
The November 10 update fixes this crash. Players on ultrawide monitors can now access crafting stations and workshops without fear of instant crashes.
The New Creations Menu: Everything in One Place
Currently, Fallout 4 splits paid Creation Club content and free community mods between separate menus. The new Creations Menu unifies everything in one interface. Professional developer content and community creations sit side-by-side. Searching, discovering, downloading, and managing everything happens in one cohesive system.
This unified approach should resolve many common bugs players have complained about, including the “Operation Could Not Be Completed” error that made accessing the menu frustrating. Console players with chronically broken search functions should see dramatic improvement.
Mod Space Expansion Coming (Eventually)
One of the most exciting hints in the patch notes is buried in text about future updates. Bethesda mentions “laying the groundwork for things like additional storage for creations.” This strongly implies the 2GB mod limit on consoles will be increased in a future update.
This matters enormously. The 2GB console limit is notoriously restrictive, making it impossible to install popular mod combinations that PC players take for granted. Expanding this limit would open massive possibilities for console players and make porting popular PC mods to consoles viable again. However, this isn’t coming November 10. It’s coming at an unspecified future date.
Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Launch
Coinciding with the update, Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launches November 10 across PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X/S. The Anniversary Edition includes all six official expansion pass content plus over 150 pieces of Creation Club content, all integrated through the new Creations Menu.
The Anniversary Edition is also launching on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026, marking the first time Fallout 4 will be available on a Nintendo console. This is a massive platform expansion for a game originally released in 2015.
Critical Pre-Update Warning: Disable Menu Mods
Before November 10, players need to take action. The update requires changes to the main menu screen. Any mods that modify the main menu will break with this patch. Players should disable these mods before updating, or risk completely broken main menus.
Additionally, Fallout 4 mods will undergo maintenance from November 6-10. During this window, you won’t be able to download or upload new content. The mod browsing system will be offline. You can still manage your existing mod load order and play the game, but don’t plan on installing new mods during maintenance.
The 150+ Creation Content Incoming
Bethesda hasn’t detailed every individual creation launching with Anniversary Edition, but community datamining has revealed additions including weapons from Fallout’s Institute faction, a recreation of the Mohave Desert from Fallout: New Vegas, a Beast Hunter scenario where you survive against a named Deathclaw, escape room quests, and cosmetic items like a Dogmeat collar.
Some of this content draws on cut or unfinished material from Fallout 4’s original development, repurposed for the creation ecosystem. This mixture of original Bethesda developer content and professional third-party creations represents the most substantial content update since launch.
What’s NOT Being Fixed
Despite the comprehensive nature of this update, some longstanding issues aren’t mentioned in the patch notes. The “Operation Could Not Be Completed” error is implied to be fixed but never explicitly mentioned. Various UI search sorting problems aren’t formally addressed, though the menu overhaul should resolve them. Some players are skeptical Bethesda has actually fixed all the problems they’re hoping for.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Fallout 4 Creations Menu update release?
November 10, 2025. This coincides with Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launch across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Is the Anniversary Edition a separate purchase?
For PC: The Anniversary Edition will be a separate purchase. Existing Fallout 4 owners will receive the Creations Menu update for free but won’t automatically get Anniversary Edition content. Console: Check your platform store for pricing details. It appears to be a new SKU with all DLC and creations included.
What do I need to do before November 10?
Disable any mods that modify the main menu before updating. Don’t plan on downloading new mods between November 6-10 during maintenance. Back up any critical save files as a precaution.
Will my old mods still work after the update?
Most mods will work fine. Mods that modify the main menu will break and need to be updated or replaced by their authors. Other mods should be compatible, but compatibility varies by mod.
Are the creation mods free or paid?
Mixed. Some creations are free, others are paid premium content. The unified menu displays both, making it easy to find what you want.
Is Fallout 4 coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, the Anniversary Edition is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026. This is the first time Fallout 4 will be available on a Nintendo platform.
When will console mod space expand beyond 2GB?
Bethesda hints it’s coming in a future update but hasn’t provided a timeline. It’s not coming November 10.
What about console-exclusive creations?
Some creations are console-specific, while others are available across all platforms. The new unified menu makes it clear where content is available.
Can I use the new Creations Menu with existing saves?
Yes, the Creations Menu works with saves from any point in the game. You don’t need to start new characters to use the updated system.
Conclusion
Fallout 4’s November 10 update represents the most comprehensive overhaul since the game launched in 2015. VATS accuracy fixes finally address 19 months of broken gameplay. Ultrawide support arrives for players with premium displays. NPC visual mod performance improves dramatically. The unified Creations Menu simplifies content discovery and management. Combined with 150+ pieces of creation content and the Anniversary Edition launch across console platforms, this is the update Fallout 4 fans have been waiting for since 2023. The only caveat is that not every bug is fixed, and console players hoping for expanded mod space will need to wait for a future update. For now, November 10 marks the beginning of Fallout 4’s second life on next-generation consoles and improved PC support.