| Feature | 1.10.163 | Next-Gen (1.10.980+) | |--------|----------|----------------------| | F4SE mods | ✅ Full support | ❌ Many broken (as of 2025) | | Large load orders (250+) | ✅ Stable | ⚠️ ESL/ESPFE limits stricter | | Creation Club | ✅ Works (manual updates needed) | ✅ Built-in but intrusive | | Known bugs | Minimal | Audio desync, stuttering | | Modding guides (The Midnight Ride, etc.) | ✅ Targeted version | ⚠️ Workarounds required |
PC (also relevant to console parity patches) Release Date of this version: Late 2017 / Early 2018 (post- Fallout 4 VR integration) Verdict: A controversial but stable foundation for modern modding. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
: The vast majority of complex mods—specifically those requiring the Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE) —were built for this specific runtime. Many of these older, essential mods are no longer maintained and will not function on newer versions. | Feature | 1
(v2.9+) to optimize ini files – it detects 1.10.163 correctly. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
: You must use version 1.3.6 for this game build; newer versions (like 1.4.0) are for Next-Gen only.