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Fallout 4's lead designer reckons it is the 'most replayable' game in the series thanks to its interweaving quests, which I'm sure will go down swimmingly with New Vegas sickos




I've thought about Fallout 4 in a lot of different ways since first playing it ten years ago. On its release, I thought it was the weakest Fallout game, lacking the roleplaying depth of its forebears. But a recent replay helped me see its strengths as a survivalist shooter. There's a lot to love about its depiction of post-nuclear Boston if you're willing to overlook the fact that you solve most problems with a gun...
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Find a new adventure in the Commonwealth with these Fallout 4 Creations.

[h2]Become a Bounty Hunter[/h2][p]By Hobgoblin Studios[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Take on the role of a Bounty Hunter. Track down and eliminate notorious outlaws of the Commonwealth and revive the Bounty Hunter faction to its former glory. This creation comes with a new, fully voiced quest, plus new gear: the Gyrojet Revolver and Bounty Hunter Duster, both with their own suite of customization options and skins. Learn more here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Tale of the Beast Hunter [/h2][p]By Hobgoblin Studios, presented by Bethesda Game Studios.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p]In this free creation, discover how NCR Ranger, Troy Morton, traveled from New Vegas to Boston and became the Wasteland legend, The Beast Hunter. Learn more here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Ghoulification[/h2][p]By: bp42s[/p][p][/p][p]Play through a short quest featuring a brand-new dungeon to gain the option to leave your smoothskin life behind. As a ghoul, you gain access to new gameplay mechanics such as Glow, Feral, Disguises, Faction Reactivity, Friendly Ferals, and more. Includes custom-animated, ghoulified Vault-Boy perk icons and quest icons. Additional HUD integration options are available if you are using HUDFramework. Features custom ghoulified versions of every vanilla player preset. Automatically provides soft support for DLC character customization options such as hairstyles and ghoul eye colors. Learn more here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Daniel - The Remnant[/h2][p]By: Otellino[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Daniel's a recent arrival to the Commonwealth. Having left his home 10 years prior due to circumstances he's reluctant to share, he's trying his luck as a scavenger. Aware that traveling alone in the wastes is asking for trouble, he offers the player a deal - he'll watch the player's back, so long as the player helps him with his scavenging. However, as you travel together, you'll learn more about Daniel's storied history, and help him face a fragment of his past life as you journey back to his home. Learn more here.[/p]
  • [p]Nearly 2000 lines of professional voice acting[/p]
  • [p]Quest commentary on the entirety of Fallout 4's Main Quest and Faction Quests[/p]
  • [p]Three new quests that unfold as Daniel's trust in you increases[/p]
[p][/p][h2]The Varmint Rifle[/h2][p]By Neeher, presented by Bethesda Game Studios[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In this free creation, the surface is filled with secrets and surprises. In the sewer you'll find the "Varmint Rifle" is no different. Fall down a manhole, discover a unique rifle, and solve an elaborate set of puzzles. But you're not the first to get lost in these ruins, nor are you the only thing trapped down here. To find this dungeon, head west from Cambridge Polymer Labs, along the river, and look for a raider trying to access a manhole cover. Enter that manhole to explore and uncover a well stocked camp and unique mod for your new rifle before making your escape. There is no quest associated with this dungeon, but an enterprising and keen-eyed adventurer can use the visual cues left by those who came before to help guide you through and uncover all of the secrets of this sinister sewer. Learn more here. [/p][p][/p][h2]
Miss Weldy: Robot and Con-Artist Companion[/h2][p]By: Unoctium[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Miss Weldy is an Automatron-compatible companion with over 2000 lines. Rarely, if ever seen on land, Miss Weldys are General Atomics Utility Robots meant for primary use on Oil Rigs and large tanker ships. So it's only a surprise when you encounter her trying to sell you a power armor to you, while it's owner's back is literally turned. Miss Weldy is a companion which encourages immoral, if not despicable behaviours. Doing so, will no doubt lead to a very profitable, if infamous partnership as you travel through the Commonwealth together - that is, if she doesn't sell you to the Gunners, behind your back. Miss Weldy can be found at Walden Pond. Learn more here.[/p][h2]
[/h2][h2]Gutsy Robot Backpack[/h2][p]By: Hobgoblin Studio[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p]The original Mister Gusty voice actor returns! This one of a kind Robot Backpack is perfect for any wasteland adventure, especially ones that include tons of carnage and exploration. Backpack with commentary, Comes with over 130+ unique lines that play contextually to what the player is doing. Whether that's looting, shooting and or just roaming the wasteland. Featuring voice actor Dave B. Mitchell reprising his role as Mister Gutsy from Fallout 4 and Fallout 76. Reach new heights. Use Mister Gutsy’s thruster to boost jump mid combat and gain a height advantage over the enemy! Like exploring? The thruster is perfect to reach heights once thought impossible. Scrapped to Strapped. To start the quest, travel to Big John’s Salvage and take on RL-4, a rouge Gutsy unit fitted with a unique personality chip, who now has control over an army of robots. Once he is defeated you can salvage his parts to create the backpack. Comes with new animations, jetpack effects and skins including Nuka Cola, Enclave, Airforce, Patriot and Atom cats skin. Learn more here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Classic Weaponry: Wattz 1000[/h2][p]By: Painter2099[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Tired of conventional weapons? Are General Atomics designs too bulky for you? Want something for personal protection without compromise? Then you've found what you need! The latest development from Wattz Electronics, the Wattz Model 1000 pistol! Compact, powerful, and reliable, the Wattz 1000 will satisfy all your self-defense needs. This creation adds the Wattz 1000 pistol, seen in Fallout 1 and Fallout 2, with professionally made assets and animations specifically for Fallout 4. The weapon includes a variety of attachments, fully utilizing Fallout 4's customization system, and also introduces two unique variants scattered throughout the Wasteland for you to discover. Learn more here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Fallout 4 December Patch - now available

[p]With our December patch we’re addressing the following fixes listed below. Your feedback and reports have been greatly appreciated and have helped us sort through a few key pain points for players. It was a goal of ours to launch storage expansion on console this year, knowing it's been one of the top requests from players. While the team has made progress, we need a little more time to roll this out for console players and will need to wait until the new year.  [/p][p]Thank you for your continued feedback with our support and community team. Please keep an eye on our channels for updates on future patches and new creation content coming in the new year. 
 
[/p][p]Save/Load and Content Handling [/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues with the missing Creations Bundle add-on for Steam[/p]
  • [p]Game now recognizes Creation Club content upon loading a save file from an older build. [/p]
  • [p]Correct warning dialogue is shown when Creations are disabled but not deleted. [/p]
[p] [/p][p] [/p][p]General UI/UX Improvements [/p]
  • [p]Improved visibility and interaction in the Category List, fixed overlapping boxes, and ensured button prompts display correctly on all platforms (including ROG Ally and Steam Deck). [/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues with missing or broken UI elements, such as missing button layouts, gallery image enlargement, and empty titles in “My Library”. [/p]
  • [p]Improved sort menu transparency and restored the 'Best Results' sort option. [/p]
  • [p]Addressed keyboard input loss and cursor visibility issues in the Creations menu. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed prompt and navigation issues when rapidly re-entering the Creations Store or using the PS Store overlay. [/p]
  • [p]Creations removed from the storefront can now be individually deleted from the Load Order. [/p]
  • [p]Banner carousel/category rows no longer endlessly scroll when opening the Purchase Credits menu. [/p]
[p] [/p][p]Crash & Stability Fixes [/p]
  • [p]Addressed crashes related to downloading all Creations, data reloads, idling in menus, profile sign-out, and leaving the Creations menu (especially on PS4/PS5). [/p]
  • [p]Fixed rare crashes after store purchases, during scrolling/viewing in the Creations menu, and when starting a new game with Creations enabled. [/p]
  • [p]Improved error handling for rapid menu actions and ensured the game no longer hangs on quit. [/p]
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 [/p][p]Ultrawide, Steam Deck, and Platform-Specific Fixes [/p]
  • [p]Workshop menus and reset screens are now optimized for ultrawide and super ultrawide monitors. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed performance hitches and UI alignment issues on ultrawide [/p]
  • [p]Addressed platform-specific issues such as button prompts, misplaced UI [/p]
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 [/p][p]Text, Localization, and Miscellaneous [/p]
  • [p]Apostrophes and other special characters now display correctly in the in-game Creations menu. [/p]
  • [p]Prompt for Anniversary Upgrade now fits correctly in German, French, and Spanish localizations. [/p]

Fallout 4 was initially set in New York because it's 'something grand and American' and Nick Valentine capped-off the very first design document: 'I think the photo was of Humphrey Bogart'




PC Gamer's latest issue is a Fallout bonanza, going over the entire history of one of the greatest gaming series with many of the key figures behind it. Among the topics covered are why Todd Howard wouldn't let the usual "videogame directors" touch the series, the disquiet of New Vegas' lead writer about the lack of credit and residuals in the Amazon TV show, the shaky launch of Fallout 76, and the early concept for Fallout 4 and its most-beloved character...
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Another Fallout 4 update fixes performance issues while leaving modders angry, but it doesn't have to be this way




Bethesda is celebrating a decade of Fallout 4 this month, and, as is Toddly tradition, has released yet another version of the Sole Survivor's wasteland journey. The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition launched on November 10 as an all-encompassing collection of DLC and add-ons, but a related update to Fallout 4's Creation Club menu rolled out for everyone who owns the game and caused issues with certain existing mods...
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