Bethesda releases Fallout 4 patch with expanded mod limits

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Bethesda Game Studios has released a new patch for Fallout 4, focusing on technical improvements to the Creation Kit and the Creations modding platform. A major update includes increasing the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024, allowing for much larger mod collections. Other technical updates include support for archives on PlayStation, the ability to upload Creations up to 2GB on Xbox, and a fix for a specific crash occurring when using the virtual keyboard on Steam Deck devices.

While the update provides stability fixes and expanded modding capabilities, it has caused concern within the gaming community. Many players fear that changes to the game code will break existing mods or disrupt established load orders. Bethesda has advised players to manually save their current Creations load order before applying the update to facilitate easier re-installation of their mod lists. The studio also confirmed that an update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is currently in development.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Bethesda Game Studios announced new updates for Fallout 4 and Skyrim focusing on technical adjustments and the Creations system. www.gameswelt.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bethesda recommends players load save games and manually save their personal mod load orders before applying the Fallout 4 patch to avoid data loss. www.gameswelt.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Fallout 4 update is part of a new wave of patches, with a similar update for Skyrim currently in preparation. www.gameswelt.de
[● 2 SOURCES] The Fallout 4 update has caused concern within the modding community regarding potential incompatibility with existing mods. www.gameswelt.de · www.videogameszone.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] PC players can temporarily block the Fallout 4 update by using a read-only appmanifest file to protect their mods. www.videogameszone.de