How to revert the Fallout 4 update and downgrade
Apr. 26, 2024If your mods have broken, you can downgrade Fallout 4 and reverse the next gen update
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If you’re looking to revert the Fallout 4 update, then you’re one of the many PC players who have unfortunately discovered the long-awaited next-gen patch has disabled certain mods and made their current save unplayable. If you haven’t turned off updates for the game and are now on version v1.10.980.0.0 then it’s likely that some or all of the customizations you’ve added to the Wastelands are now broken in some way, which is a significant problem if your current save progress is tied to them. To help you get around this, here’s what you need to know about the process to downgrade Fallout 4 to its pre-update state.
How to downgrade Fallout 4 to the pre-update version
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If your version of Fallout 4 has automatically received the next-gen update then it is possible to downgrade it to the previous version, but unfortunately it isn’t a simple process.To revert the Fallout 4 update you’ll need to use the Steam console to manually download the previous updates, which are known as ‘Depots’, as well as the specific localization files for the language you are playing in. You’ll also need to manually disable automatic updates for the game so your work here isn’t undone, then systematically copy over the Depots you’ve downloaded. There are a few walkthroughs available to take you through this process, including via theSteam CommunityandNexus Mods.
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