Fallout 4 Patch 1.10 163 [verified]

The silent killer in 1.10.163 was a change to how the game handles plugin files ( .esl and .esp ). Bethesda quietly increased the maximum number of light plugins (ESLs) the game can recognize. While that sounds good (more mods!), it changed the CRC/version hash of the main game executable ( Fallout4.exe ).

— Archivist

NPCs and companions

To understand Patch 1.10.163, you must rewind to 2017. Bethesda launched the "Creation Club"—a storefront for paid mini-mods (Creations). This required frequent updates to the game’s executable (Fallout4.exe) to implement new store hooks, security protocols, and ESL file support (light plugins). fallout 4 patch 1.10 163

F04 1.10.163 update for real? - Discussion - Nexus Mods Forums The silent killer in 1

This was the headline addition, allowing players to travel to new VR worlds like Grid World , Atomic Crater , and the Capital Wasteland’s GNR Plaza from any settlement. — Archivist NPCs and companions To understand Patch 1

Fallout 4 patch 1.10.163, released in December 2019, remains the preferred version for modding due to its stability, wide compatibility with the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE), and pre-Next-Gen status