Fallout 4’s April 2024 next-gen update brought native PS5 and Xbox Series apps, new display options, PC support changes, free Creation Club content, and a long list of fixes. It was not one identical upgrade across every platform: the console features differed from the PC additions, and Bethesda revised console frame-rate controls in Update 2 on May 13, 2024. The specifications below are Bethesda’s announced settings and fixes, not independent performance test results.
1. Native PS5 and Xbox Series applications
The April update added native applications for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Bethesda said the update was free, but players needed to own Fallout 4 for the relevant device to download it. The announcement described the package as including native applications, display modes, stability improvements, and fixes (Bethesda’s April 11 announcement).
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Fallout 4 Game of The Year Edition - PlayStation 4 | $30.61 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fallout 4 Game of The Year Edition - PlayStation 4 | $30.27 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fallout 4 | Anniversary Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 [Code in Box] | $51.59 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fallout 4 Game of The Year Edition - Xbox One | $33.83 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fallout 4 - PlayStation 4 [ (Renewed) | $17.75 | Buy on Amazon |
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2. Performance mode set a 60 FPS target
In the original April 25 notes, Performance mode targeted 60 FPS at 4K using standard settings and dynamic resolution scaling. “Target” matters: Bethesda did not promise a locked 60 FPS in every scene, and the notes are not a platform-by-platform benchmark (original update notes).
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The original Quality mode targeted 30 FPS at 4K with ultra settings. Bethesda also listed a 40 FPS target when connected to a 120 Hz display. For a 1440p display, it specified 1440p at 60 FPS with ultra settings regardless of rendering mode. These were the original mode descriptions, not a guarantee that every console and display combination would produce identical results.
#1 Best Overall
- Freedom and Liberty Do whatever you want in a massive open world with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone, the choices are all yours
- Be whoever you want with the special character system. From a power Armored soldier to the charismatic smooth talker, you can choose from hundreds of perks and develop your own playstyle
- New next generation graphics and lighting engine brings to life the world of fallout. From the blasted forests of the common wealth to the ruins of Boston, every location is packed with dynamic detail
- Intense first or third person combat can also be slowed down with the new dynamic Vault Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S) that lets you choose your attacks and enjoy cinematic carnage
4. Update 2 added selectable frame-rate targets and priorities
Bethesda’s May 13, 2024 Update 2 notes introduced a more flexible set of console options on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X. The game’s menu wording is “Frame Rate Target” and “Visuals/Performance Target”; Bethesda stated that 60 is the default frame-rate target. A 120 Hz display is required to select 40 FPS.
| Update 2 setting | Options or behavior |
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| Frame Rate Target | 30, 40, or 60 FPS; 60 is the default. |
| Visuals/Performance Target | Visuals or Performance priority. |
| Changing options | Settings can be changed only from the main menu. |
| Demanding scenes | Either priority may dynamically adjust internal resolution. |
These are selectable targets and priorities, not measured results for every scene. Bethesda’s Update 2 notes describe the controls and conditions (Update 2 release notes).
Rank #2
- Freedom and Liberty Do whatever you want in a massive open world with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone, the choices are all yours
- Be whoever you want with the special character system. From a power Armored soldier to the charismatic smooth talker, you can choose from hundreds of perks and develop your own playstyle
- New next generation graphics and lighting engine brings to life the world of fallout. From the blasted forests of the common wealth to the ruins of Boston, every location is packed with dynamic detail
- Intense first or third person combat can also be slowed down with the new dynamic Vault Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S) that lets you choose your attacks and enjoy cinematic carnage
5. PC gained widescreen and ultrawide support
Bethesda announced support for both widescreen and ultrawide displays on PC. The original notes also listed Creation Kit fixes. These PC additions are separate from the native console applications and console display controls; the notes do not establish a specific resolution or frame-rate guarantee for every PC setup.
6. Steam Deck verification and an Epic Games Store release
The April 25 notes included Steam Deck verification and the release of Fallout 4 on the Epic Games Store. Bethesda listed these alongside the PC changes, broadening where players could access the game beyond its existing PC distribution options.
Rank #3
- ANNIVERSARY EDITION — Celebrate ten years of Fallout 4 with the complete post‑nuclear RPG experience, winner of over 200 Best Of awards including DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
- COMPLETE BASE GAME INCLUDED — Experience the full Fallout 4 main campaign as the Sole Survivor of Vault 111, shaping the fate of the Commonwealth through meaningful choices, factions, and exploration.
- ALL 6 OFFICIAL EXPANSIONS — Includes Automatron, Wasteland Workshop, Far Harbor, Contraptions Workshop, Vault‑Tec Workshop, and Nuka‑World for massive story, settlement, and gameplay additions.
- 150+ CREATION CLUB ITEMS — Expand your adventure with curated Creation Club content featuring unique weapons, power armor sets, building packs, paint jobs, player homes, and Dogmeat cosmetic variants.
- OPEN‑WORLD FREEDOM — Explore hundreds of locations, craft weapons and armor, build and manage settlements, and customize your playstyle using the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system and perk progression.
7. Enclave Remnants brought a new quest and gear
The Enclave Remnants content adds the “Echoes of the Past” quest, which begins on the road north of Saugus Ironworks. Bethesda also listed Enclave-themed gear and workshop items among the free additions.
8. Makeshift Weapon Pack added unusual weapons
The Makeshift Weapon Pack includes grenade launchers, a Nail Gun, a Baseball Launcher, a Saw Blade launcher, and weapons built around piggy banks. Its “When Pigs Fly” quest starts at a merchant workshop northwest of Greenetech Genetics.
Rank #4
- GOTY edition includes original game on disc and all available DLC as download codes.
- Do whatever you want in a massive open world with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone, the choices are all yours.
- Be whoever you want with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character system. From a Power Armored soldier to the charismatic smooth talker, you can choose from hundreds of Perks and develop your own playstyle.
- An all-new next generation graphics and lighting engine brings to life the world of Fallout like never before. From the blasted forests of the Commonwealth to the ruins of Boston, every location is packed with dynamic detail.
- Intense first or third person combat can also be slowed down with the new dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S) that lets you choose your attacks and enjoy cinematic carnage.
9. Halloween Workshop added settlement props and wearables
Bethesda listed 38 settlement props in the Halloween Workshop, including witches, cauldrons, and ghouls, as well as wearable items. The “All Hallow’s Eve” quest begins by tuning into the Mysterious Signal on the Pip-Boy.
Bethesda described the update’s new content as nine free Creation Club items overall. The 38 Halloween props are a content count from its notes, not an independent tally.
Best Value
- Next generation of open-world gaming
- Developed by Bethesda Game Studios under the direction of Todd Howard
- Fallout 4 is the follow up to the 2008 'Game of the Year' Fallout 3
- First title from the world-renowned studio since the release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
10. Bethesda listed stability, quest, and platform fixes
The original notes listed fixes addressing a prologue save issue, the Vault 111 door, quest progression, Codsworth, Preston Garvey dialogue, autosaves, settlement data, and other issues. Update 2 later added general stability improvements and further platform- and content-specific fixes. These are issues Bethesda said it addressed; the notes do not establish that every affected player’s problem was eliminated.
Quick Recap
Which changes matter most depends on how you play
- On PS5 or Xbox Series S|X: the native app and Update 2’s target and priority controls are the central changes. The usable options depend on display refresh rate, and Bethesda’s listed values are targets rather than a cross-platform benchmark.
- On PC: widescreen and ultrawide support, the Creation Kit fixes, Steam Deck verification, and Epic Games Store availability are the relevant additions.
- If you want new quests and build options: the three named content additions are Enclave Remnants, Makeshift Weapon Pack, and Halloween Workshop.
- If you are comparing versions: Bethesda’s notes establish announced features and fixes, but do not provide controlled performance comparisons between platforms or confirm how every later patch may have changed the game.
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