Fallout 4 free update bugged on PS5, with PS Plus Extra subscribers unable to access the new version – but a fix is coming
Bethesda is working on a fix
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PS PlusExtra subscribers hoping to download theFallout 4free current-gen updatehave been left disappointed, after finding that the upgraded version hasn’t been applied to the subscription service. Instead, those who have downloaded the game from the PS Plus game catalog are stuck with the previous-gen version.
As reported byGameSpot,Fallout4players took to social media to warn others that the current-genPS5update has yet to be applied to thePS PlusExtra download. However, developer Bethesda Game Studios is aware of the problem, andtook to X / Twitterto address the issue.
We’ve seen some confusion regarding the free Fallout 4 next-gen update for PlayStation Plus Extra members. The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members through the PlayStation Game Catalog. Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on…April 25, 2024
“We’ve seen some confusion regarding the freeFallout 4next-gen update for PlayStation Plus Extra members,” the post begins. “The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members through the PlayStation Game Catalog. Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on this.”
As of now, Bethesda Game Studios hasn’t provided a concrete date or time as to when the fix will be implemented, though we imagine it shouldn’t be overly long before PS5 players can enjoy the free update.
There’s potentially worse news, however, for players who downloadedFallout 4via PS Plus Essentials (the monthly rotating free game service) or the now-defunct PS Plus Collection – they might not get the update at all.
In response to a question in the original post’s replies, the official Bethesda Support account posted: “Fallout 4’sNext-Gen Update will be available for PS Plus Extra members. We do not have any information regarding PS5 Catalogue or PS Plus Essentials.”
It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for theFallout 4free update on other platforms, either. While the game has been successfully patched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, Xbox players are reporting that the update has broken modded saves, and some mods available via the in-game mod menu have stopped working outright.
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What’s more, thePC version doesn’t seem to play nicewith F4SE (Fallout 4Script Extender), a mod widely considered to be essential for adding larger-scale creations to the game.
It’s all a bit of shame given the renewed interest in the game following the massive success of the Fallout TV show on Prime Video. For more on the show, check out ourinterview with Todd Howard, in which he explains the reasoning behind some of the big changes made to bring the game to a streaming audience.
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