Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too
For most games, the news of a new patch is usually received with excitement. This is true for games made by Bethesda too, of course, but not when they're as old as Fallout 4 and Skyrim are. The reason? Mods. Read more
New update for Fallout 4 Creations may disrupt existing mods, warns Bethesda. Players are advised to back up their save files and manually adjust mod loads. This is not uncommon as patches often break mods, built to work with the game's specific version. Mod creators must release updated versions to maintain functionality. Players with heavily modded Bethesda games typically face issues when one mod breaks, affecting dependent mods and even save files.
Bethesda is notifying players about a similar update for Skyrim, without providing a release date. The company acknowledges the support mods provide to the Fallout 4 and Skyrim communities, despite the occasional challenges.
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