Even without mods, version 1.10.163 introduced unique bugs:
While Bethesda added native ultrawide support, they did not fix the underlying UI scaling. Pip-Boy screens, dialogue menus, and terminal interfaces remained stretched or off-center. Community mods like Ultrawide Patches had to be rewritten to accommodate the new executable.
If you are asking for help on a forum or Discord regarding this specific version, copy and paste the following template to get the best help:
Game Version: Fallout 4 v1.10.163 (Legacy/Pre-Next Gen) Platform: [PC Steam Beta / Xbox One / PS4] Issue Description: I am currently playing on the final pre-Next Gen update (1.10.163). I am experiencing issues with [describe crash or bug here]. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
Mod List: [Paste your mod list here if applicable]
Script Extender: F4SE Version: [Input version number here, e.g., 0.6.21]
If you launch Fallout 4 on Steam today and see 1.10.163, you have either manually rolled back using the depot_download method or bought a GOG key. Do not let Steam update it. Use the f4se_loader.exe to launch the game, and add this to your Fallout4Custom.ini: Even without mods, version 1
[Archive]
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
That will fix 90% of texture and script issues with this version.
Bottom line: Fallout 4 v1.10.163 is the grumpy, reliable uncle of Fallout patches—stubborn, a little ugly, but still the best choice for serious modders who refuse to update to Bethesda’s modern chaos.
The next-gen update (version 1.10.980+ and 1.10.984) introduced higher-resolution textures by default, causing stuttering on older GPUs. Version 1.10.163 runs smoothly on hardware ranging from GTX 970s to modern rigs, offering 60+ FPS without forced texture streaming issues. Game Version: Fallout 4 v1
Because Steam and consoles auto-update, you cannot simply download 1.10.163 from a store front. However, you have three reliable options:
Before diving into the technical fallout, let's define the patch. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163 is the official executable version (Fallout4.exe) released on April 25, 2024, alongside the free "Next-Gen" update for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
While console players received graphical toggles (Performance vs. Quality modes), PC players received specific changes:
However, the headline feature for PC was the silent killer: the update rebuilt the game's executable using a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio, which changed the compiler flags and addresses of core functions.