For several days, many Sole Survivors on PlayStation have been wrestling with the game itself, not just the Commonwealth's dangers. Add-ons like Far Harbor or Nuka-World would seemingly vanish from their install, and any Creations that relied on that DLC became unusable. This small but critical hotfix, released on November 17, 2025, is Bethesda's direct response to that widespread problem.
What's in the November 17th Hotfix?
This update is laser-focused on fixing a few key issues that have plagued the game since the recent Anniversary update. There's no new content, but the stability improvements are arguably more important for anyone who was affected.
- PlayStation DLC Fix: The primary goal of this patch was to resolve the issue causing DLC packs to become uninstalled on PlayStation consoles. Your content should now remain installed properly.
- Creation Enabling: An issue preventing users from enabling Creations that rely on DLC has been addressed. Your modded playthroughs that use DLC assets should now work as intended.
- Menu Stability: The developers have also rolled out stability improvements within the Creation menu, with a specific focus on performance for PS4 and Xbox One players.
Why was my Fallout 4 DLC uninstalling?
While Bethesda hasn't detailed the root cause, the issue appeared to be a conflict between the game client and the PlayStation Network's license verification for add-on content following a recent update. This hotfix is designed to correct that conflict, ensuring the game recognizes and keeps your purchased DLC installed without forcing you to constantly redownload it.
Ultimately, this is a crucial maintenance patch. It restores access to content players have already paid for, which has been a major point of frustration. If you've been holding off on starting a new playthrough on PlayStation, this update should clear the way for a much smoother experience in the wasteland.