Yes, Fallout 4 is perhaps a little buggy. Your mileage may, naturally, vary – but the game certainly has its fair share of bugs, glitches and other oddities that could potentially get in the way of playing the game. While I’ve had just a few minor hiccups in my 50 or so hours with the game (so far!), others have had issues that break the game.
Fallout 4 is certainly due for a patch. And now it has one. On Steam, you can opt in to receive beta patches, and Bethesda’s released the very first one on PC. As they’ve said before, they’ll be testing patches out on PC before rolling them through to consoles. Now be aware – this is a beta patch so it could break more than it fixes.
Says Bethesda:
“This process has worked well for us in the past and allows us to get more fixes out faster. Expect to see more updates, that are smaller and more frequent, than a few big ones. This allows us to make sure each fix is working right, as any change can have unintentional side effects in a game this huge.”
If you’re a PC player and want to give it a bash, here’s how:
- Log into Steam
- Right Click on Fallout 4 in your Library
- Select Settings
- Select Betas
- A drop down menu will appear. Select Beta Update
- Select OK
- Wait a few minutes and Fallout 4 should update
When done, Fallout 4 should appear as Fallout 4 [beta] in your Library
To help you consider if it’s worthwhile, here’s what the new beta patch updates and addresses:
New Features
- Number pad keys can now be used for remapping
- Remapping Activate now works on Quick Container
Fixes
- General memory and stability improvements
- Fixed issue where equipped weapons become locked after completing Reunions
- Fixed issue with When Freedom Calls where the quest would not complete
- During Confidence Man, fixed issue where player’s health would continuously regenerate
- Fixed crash related to jumping into water and reloading saved games
- Fixed issue where Launcher would not save God Rays Quality setting properly
It doesn’t seem like the most exhaustive patch, and doesn’t seem to fix any of the odd item duplication glitches, or the potentially game-breaking Monsignor Plaza problem – but it’s available to use, if you’re brave enough.
Last Updated: November 24, 2015
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 24, 2015 at 07:33
See now this is one of the things that make me happy to accept that I have to wait for a game.
Wait a bit, save money, get proper patched game vs experiencing it with all the others as it releases and sharing in the hype.
Example: The inventory patch in TW3. While small, it made a HUUUGE difference in the way I played and wasted time trekking to and from vendors as well as NOT having a stash.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:34
No bugs for me yet…and I’m on Win 10.
I think I should play the lotto while the going is good.
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
November 24, 2015 at 07:50
Same here on PS4 though the only bugs I am getting are the radroaches 😛
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:54
I’ve had a few bugs, one of the most annoying was when the mission “Old Guns” glitched (towards the end*). Fortunately, I had multiple saves. I had to reload different saves, until I could complete it.
*Where you have to tune into Freedom radio and use the artillery flares. It just didn’t want to work.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:56
All I’ve gotten, which can’t really be described as bugs, is typical Skyrim/Fallout3&NV things like a dude alerted to your presence, but not attacking. Got to walk right up to him and shoot him in the face, which was nice.
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
November 24, 2015 at 07:57
Thats the only way to do it
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:59
Yeah, one of the deathclaws got stuck next to a car, and I could snipe him from afar… on the other hand, when I faced Swan the first time, I got stuck in a tree. The fiend got an easy kill that day. 🙁
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:00
Haha. Swan? Oh hell no. Every time I walk past there I’m like: “Should I? Will I?”
And then I continue past.
I’m definitely high enough level and equipped enough to take him on…I think…but he scares me.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:03
I just stumbled upon him while doing the freedom trail. It was an epic battle. Songs have been written of the legendary battle of the murderous vault hunter and the hero, Swan!
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:04
Hehe. First time I stumbled upon him I think I was level 10 or something. Since then I haven’t been brave enough to try again.
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
November 24, 2015 at 07:56
Yeah I’ve learnt from NV never save over an old save, create a new one.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:59
Yep – I started doing that ever since Morrowind.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:58
So that’s why the game saves every 2 minutes
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:55
Pesky pesky bugs 😀
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:56
Taste like chicken….
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:56
It’s always best to wait – also paying R800 for a game is bloody nuts!
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:57
It is. Luckily pre-ordered mine for R400, so I’m very happy with my purchase 😀
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:57
I never do. Trade ins and preorder discount
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:56
I saw cows floating in the air last night after sauteing a deathclaw. True story. Seeing how his is Bethesda, this is the experience I wanted
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:58
Are you sure that wasn’t a result of too much Jet or Psycho?
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:58
Nope, took a screenshot and everything
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:04
My cows love to provide overwatch from roofs.
Nikola
November 24, 2015 at 09:31
My brother has put in quite a few hours in and no bugs yet at all but he is playing on a superior platform PS4;)
#EA4life
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:34
I love those different you are S.P.E.C.I.A.L films they have at the start of the game sometimes.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 24, 2015 at 07:37
You just like it when something calls you special right?
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:42
Maybe.
Yes.
Fine.
Yes
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:36
I still cannot believe that Steam (now with its silly Rand pricing) is pricing Fallout 4 at R800.
You can get it for half of that at retail, or just for R100 less on the Humble Store.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:44
Silly Bethesda.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:45
Silly Steam methinks. I don’t think they’ve really thought that well about their Rand pricing.
Who the hell pays R800 for a pc game?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:46
Steam doesn’t set the prices. If they did, everything would’ve had Rand values from the moment they switched.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:47
Ah. I see. Fair enough.
I still see there’s a bunch that don’t have pricing.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 24, 2015 at 07:46
Console gamers
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:49
That’s because after having bought the console they still need to pay a royalty fee per game to be able to use them. 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:52
All those royalty fees & yet they’ll never be royalty *runnnnnnnnnnnnn*
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:54
XD
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 07:55
The tale of Damocles and the king’s sword has taught us never to be the king! Also there’s only one KING… ELVIS!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:57
The king is dead, long live the king – JUSTIN!
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:01
You have earned yourself….a DOWNVOTE
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:02
I’m MELTINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGggggggggggggggg……………
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:01
Long Live The Queen… Justin Bieber first of her name
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:04
Now I wish Fallout was real. Little bitch would probably survive though
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:05
I’ll be honest. When he said Justin I first thought Timberlake. So either I care so little about Bieber that I forgot he exists, or I’m just old.
VampyreSquirrel
November 24, 2015 at 08:22
Roaches always survive.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:43
Hahaha
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 24, 2015 at 08:35
You do know that “little bitch” is JJ’s unofficial nickname when he gets ‘sick’?
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:55
no probably not, but at least we are playing new games
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 07:57
*hug* It’s okay. At least we can play XCOM 2 together.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 07:58
Actually we can. Just need to drag the PC home
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:04
What else is new and exclusive on PC?
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:07
Micorsoft EDGE! YEA!!!
*sobs*
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:08
MICROSOFT EDGE MADE ME THE MAN I AM TODAY!!!
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
Patient?
Or a patient?
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 24, 2015 at 08:34
MICORSOFT?
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 09:07
You heard me.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:08
4TB hard drives for one.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
Filled with porn?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
Not yet!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
You’re wasting all that space on… KITTEN PICTURES? Damnit Trevor… FILL IT WITH PORN!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:10
Why not both? Not combined though, not into the whole Japanese thing.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:11
lol Umar would be offended
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:12
Now I just have to figure out a way to bring TLG into it, with its giant cat thing. #StayStrongUmar
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:17
Giant Cat thing? I am intrigued….
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:12
Both? What madness is this? You can’t have kitten pictures and porn on the same computer? THAT DOES NOT COMPUTE!
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:12
To Trevor that could be anything from a GPU to a picture of Cliffy B getting bitch slapped with a controller.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:13
Do you think he’ll share?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:13
Cliffy B? YOU GO TOO FAR!
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:10
Is the sequel better than 2TB? Are there new season passes or DLC planned?
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:11
Clearly 4TB drives are just too futuristic to actually exist ;P
VampyreSquirrel
November 24, 2015 at 08:12
You can get 16TB drives.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 07:59
With all that new tech like 500GB hard drives and 30fps, it’s like living the dream.
Trololololoo 😀
I honestly have no idea at what fps my games run, I couldn’t really be bothered.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:02
Wow! I felt that burn in Cape Town… ho ho ho!
Jan Prins
November 24, 2015 at 08:04
Excuse me???
Mossel
November 24, 2015 at 08:01
It’s because all the publishers simply converted the dollar value to rand and made it a round number. They have no idea of what games sell for in South Africa. I rate the more people complain the quicker they would adapt…or not.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:03
I’ve found it cheaper to just buy from the humble store or bundle stars lately.
Or retail, but that usually means I have to move from my chair, which is a fight.
Mossel
November 24, 2015 at 08:06
Nah dude order online. Takealot or Raru delivers it to my desk. I simply do the “kick office chair away from desk” move and roll towards them to sign it off.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:07
That sounds like a solid strategy right there.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:08
It’s amazing to think that at this moment in time, Takealot and Raru are cheaper than Steam. I would never have believed it until I saw it.
Captain JJ never changes
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
Or games sold in dollars when the Rand is at R14 to the dollar.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
November 24, 2015 at 08:10
We’ve clearly entered the Twilight ZOne!
Mossel
November 24, 2015 at 08:41
I think the specials will still be pretty good. To be honest I always buy new games at retail and only really buy on Steam when it’s on sale.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 24, 2015 at 08:48
It’s been that way for years. Back in the day I preordered Dark Souls & Borderlands 2 at the same time – B2 was cheaper at Takelot while DS was cheaper on Steam.
Hammersteyn
November 24, 2015 at 08:09
Roll towards? Nuh uh. They can walk to my desk
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
November 24, 2015 at 08:07
First world problems 😛
VampyreSquirrel
November 24, 2015 at 08:27
I haven’t had anything bug out in the game, but then I’ve only played for like 6 hours because of distractions
oVg
November 24, 2015 at 08:37
DAM this game is good. It really hooks you in around the 20hour mark. Once you have learnt all the mechanics and perk system. Its multi tasking overload. So I tend to have no objective. I just roam the map and the next thing you know, I have 15 side missions all running at once.
Very addictive game. When I think of how I fell asleep halfway into Skyrim. AS FOR THOSE SICK JOHN WOO ACTION SLOW MO BULLET TIME… never gets old.
Ghost In The Rift
November 24, 2015 at 08:52
Lets hope i can play after this update.
Generic ZA
November 24, 2015 at 09:26
Patch, arrrrr an eye patch would be great.
Viking Of Science
November 24, 2015 at 10:10
50+ hours in, I’ve only had one freeze and one hard crash.
Oh, and one mssing floor texture cell in the Prydwen.
That’s it.
in other words, I’ll wait for full patch release, lest the beta break game…