Base damage increased by 15%. Ammo (fuel) now has a 5% chance to explode in your inventory if you’re in a hot area. Wear your asbestos-lined underwear.

For PC players, updating Fallout 4 to patch 1.10.163 typically involves:

: The DRM-free storefront GOG intentionally maintains its base version of Fallout 4 at version 1.10.163. This choice isolates it from disruptive background updates and preserves mod stability.

community, version is widely considered the "Gold Standard" for modding. Released in late 2019, it was the final stable version of the game before the April 2024 "Next-Gen" update, which significantly altered the game's executable and broke many essential mods. Nexus Mods Forums Why Version 1.10.163 is "Hot"

She wasn't burning. She was becoming a fixed point. A patch note that forgot to be a patch.

Launch the game via f4se_loader.exe , not the vanilla launcher.

Recent "Next-Gen" updates, the Anniversary Edition rollout, and subsequent patches have repeatedly broken core files. As a result, PC players are actively abandoning the newest official builds. They are choosing to downgrade their game to what the community affectionately calls . Why Version 1.10.163 is the Golden Standard

For players of Bethesda’s open-world RPG, is widely considered the "gold standard" for stability and modding compatibility. Originally released in late 2019, this version served as the final stable build for years before more recent "Next-Gen" updates introduced significant changes to the game's engine and modding infrastructure. The Significance of Version 1.10.163

Late 2019 (officially rolled out December 3–5, 2019) Platforms: PC (Steam, Bethesda.net), Xbox One, PlayStation 4

: Many advanced mods rely on specialized code injections. When the executable updates, F4SE breaks until it is updated, and many older, abandoned—yet essential—mods never receive updates to work with Next-Gen versions.

the most stable iteration of the game, as it lacks mandatory Creation Club menu updates and is DRM-free. Downgrading

Patch 1.10.163 remains the pinnacle of Fallout 4 modding stability. While new content is exciting, for a fully modded, crash-free experience, 1.10.163 is the undisputed "hot" version. By maintaining this version, players ensure their load order remains intact and their journey through the Commonwealth is smooth.

Let’s decode the numbers. Prior to this patch, the most stable version of Fallout 4 for modding was or 1.10.162 . Patch 1.10.163 was a minor build released by Bethesda Game Studios in late 2019 (roughly four years after the base game’s launch).

Don’t install it. Don’t pump it. And if your CPU hits 110.163 degrees, even for a second—unplug your PC, go outside, and pray the shadow in Sanctuary isn't pumping back.