Bethesda has released the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, bundling the core game with its six official add-ons and more than 150 Creation Club items that expand the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
This package lets you delve deeper into the Commonwealth's ruins, where your Sole Survivor's quest for Shaun now intersects with fresh narrative threads from new creations. Items like the Institute Plasma Weapons and Ion Gun tie directly into the Institute's tech-heavy lore, offering role-playing builds that align with faction allegiances or hybrid survival strategies.
What the Anniversary Edition Includes
The edition packs Automatron, Wasteland Workshop, Far Harbor, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop, and Nuka-World—each adding layers to world-building, from robot companions that enhance your settlements to expansive new areas like the irradiated island of Far Harbor, which introduces moral choices echoing the main story's dilemmas.
On top of that, over 150 Creation Club items bring modular content, including nine debuting pieces such as the Cyber Dog companion, which fits seamlessly into the sci-fi survival theme by providing loyal backup in stealth or combat scenarios.
Can I Access New Content Without Buying the Full Edition?
If you already own Fallout 4, an update rolled out on November 10, 2025, integrates the Creations menu into all versions. This means you can browse and add items directly in-game. Standard edition owners can grab the Anniversary Edition Upgrade, while Game of the Year folks can opt for the Creations Bundle separately.
What Free Items Are Available for Everyone?
Starting November 10, 2025, free Bethesda-themed Creation Club items drop for all players, featuring Doom and Quake-inspired gear that nods to the developer's history. These add crossover flair to your wasteland adventures, letting you forge paths that blend retro shooter vibes with Fallout's narrative depth.
Overall, this release revitalizes Fallout 4's open world, giving veterans new reasons to rebuild settlements or uncover secrets in the Commonwealth's shadowed corners. Head to Bethesda's site for the full details on what's included.