The Return of a Classic
For those of us who spent countless hours patrolling the Mojave in New Vegas, the headline feature here is the return of the Varmint Rifle. This isn't just a simple weapon drop; it is being released as a free Creation next week. The content includes the unique rifle itself, along with new puzzles and enemies to test it against. It’s a solid nod to the franchise's history, offering a reliable early-to-mid-game option for players starting fresh runs in the Commonwealth.
When is the Fallout 4 Mod Storage update coming?
The biggest question on console players' minds has been the promise of expanded mod storage. Originally slated for earlier release, Bethesda has confirmed that the storage expansion—which aims to increase the limit to 100GB—is now targeted for December Patch 2. While the delay is frustrating for builders hitting their cap, ensuring the file system doesn't corrupt existing load orders is likely the priority here.
Critical Stability Fixes
The November patch itself is heavy on technical maintenance, specifically targeting crashes that have plagued PlayStation and Xbox users since the Next-Gen update. If you have been soft-locked while trying to organize your load order or experienced crashes just for opening your Pip-Boy, relief is incoming.
Key Fixes in the November Patch:
- PlayStation Stability: Fixed crashes occurring when starting a new game with Creations installed and resolved a specific crash triggered by quitting to the Main Menu while the Pip-Boy was open.
- Xbox Profiles: Addressed a crash that occurred when switching user profiles while the game was suspended.
- Load Order Logic: The UI now correctly respects your custom load order in the Creations menu, and the game will no longer incorrectly warn about broken load orders when saves are missing specific Creations.
- Store Fixes: Resolved issues where bundle prices weren't updating after purchase and fixed a softlock that could happen when downloading large numbers of Creations simultaneously.
While the wait for the storage boost continues, these stability tweaks are essential for keeping the modding ecosystem functional on consoles.