If you use a mod manager (like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2) and have more than ten mods, you likely woke up on April 25, 2024, to a game that crashed on launch. Here is why:
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The modding community is currently bifurcated. Major projects like Fallout: London initially demanded 1.10.163 (later patches were made optional). The F4SE team has stated they will support newer versions, but the inertia is real.
As of late 2026, Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163 remains the most downloaded depot via Steam's console. It has achieved "Windows XP" status—old, unsupported officially, but still the most functional environment for serious modification. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
Bethesda has moved on to Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. No further patches are expected for Fallout 4. That means 1.10.163 is now a frozen, stable target—the perfect condition for a mature modding ecosystem.
Use Steam Console to download old depots:
download_depot 377160 377161 8098857896583544773 # Main game
download_depot 377160 435871 5252894615022586069 # DLC if needed
(IDs correct as of 2024 – verify online if changed) If you use a mod manager (like Vortex
Released in late 2019 (specifically patch 1.10.163.0 on PC via Steam), this version represents the culmination of Bethesda’s post-launch support before the Creation Club overhaul and the high-definition "next-gen" patches.
It was the final build to run natively on the original Creation Engine without the tweaks required for ultra-wide monitors, enhanced god rays, or the dreaded "downgraded audio" bugs introduced in later updates.
For the modding community, this version was the "last safe harbor" before a wave of updates that broke more than they fixed. The modding community is currently bifurcated
Q: Can I use Creation Club mods with 1.10.163?
A: Yes – download them once (online), then revert to 1.10.163. They remain functional.
Q: Will my 1.10.163 saves work on Next-Gen?
A: Possibly, but not recommended. Many mods break. Stay on 1.10.163 for existing saves.
Q: Is 1.10.163 still supported by mod authors?
A: Most major mods (2023 and earlier) target 1.10.163. Newer mods may require Next-Gen – check mod page.
Q: Does the GOG version have 1.10.163?
A: GOG typically offers DRM-free but may be newer. Check GOG forums for rollback patches.
Version 1.10.163 is arguably the most infamous, yet most common, version of Fallout 4 you will encounter if playing on Steam (unless you’ve rolled back). This patch arrived during Bethesda’s major push for the Creation Club—their paid microtransaction mod store. It is the last major update before the "Next-Gen" update of 2024, making it the definitive "Classic Modern" version of the game.