For Fallout 4 fans, the upcoming update feels like Christmas and Easter packed into one. Bethesda confirms that the Fallout 4 update is bringing one of the most requested console upgrades, storage expansion on consoles.
When the Fallout 4 update drops on May 27, you will finally have a big enough mod storage limit to customize your wasteland adventures. This update could be a breath of fresh air for fans of this classic action thriller.
Fallout 4 Console Mods Are Finally Getting More Space
Fallout 4 Creations Update. Image Credit: Bethesda
In more than a decade since its launch, Fallout 4 continues to receive praise for being an excellent open-world action game. However, one major complaint that console players have about the game is the limited storage space for community-created mods. But not anymore.
We can confirm that the May 27 Fallout 4 update is shipping with a much larger console mod storage allocation. Bethesda also confirms that the new storage will affect both PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
Per reports, the update will give Xbox Series X|S up to 100 GB (up from 2GB) of storage and 15 GB (up from 1-2GB) to PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One. With thousands of new mods every year, players can now have big enough storage to accommodate all they need for the radioactive ruins of the Commonwealth.
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What Else is Coming in the Update?
The May 27 update comes approximately half a year later than it should have. And, in addition to the massive boost in storage, it comes with some minor changes that will improve the overall performance.
- Load Order Archiving System: The update comes with a backend integration that connects to your Bethesda.net account. With this, you can take snapshots, upload, and automatically restore your mod lists.
- Creation Store Crash Prevention: It comes with engine stability adjustments. It will stop the game from crashing when you’re downloading massive mod queues into the new storage space.
- Memory Optimization: Performance tweaks. It ensures your console hardware can handle reading thousands of modded assets simultaneously without crashing.
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What To Do Before This Update Arrives
Anticipation for the May 27 update is sky-high. But before you load the update, there are some things to know. Loading this update will wipe your existing console load orders and may disrupt older save files. But you can avoid losing everything you’ve gathered in Fallout 4.
To get the new storage and keep your stuff, you have to manually back up your load order before the update arrives. You can do this by following these simple steps:
- Open the Creations menu from the Fallout 4 main screen.
- Navigate to your active Load Order.
Fallout 4: Load Order Archive Image Credit: Bethesda
- Select the Load Order Archive option.
Save Your Load Order. Image Credit: Bethesda
- Click “Save Load Order to Bethesda.net” and wait for the upload to complete.
Syncing Mods with Save Game Data. Image Credit: Bethesda
After you have installed the update, you can recover all your load orders. To do this, go back to the Creations menu and select “Restore Load Order from Bethesda.net.” Your setup will be instantly redownloaded. Doing this, you’ll have your existing load orders and the new storage size.
In Conclusion
May 27 is a big day for the Fallout 4 faithful. While the update comes later than was initially promised, it adds new excitement to this timeless classic. It will give players more to look forward to in the Commonwealth world as they wait for Fallout V.
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