Attention all Vault Dwellers and Dragonborn! Bethesda is sending out a crucial heads-up to players of Fallout 4 and Skyrim. An upcoming patch focused on “general Creations improvements” is on the horizon, and it’s time to take action to protect your meticulously crafted modded experiences.
Protect Your Modded Masterpieces
Bethesda has a bit of a checkered past when it comes to patches that affect mods. Remember the infamous Fallout 4 patch? It didn’t exactly improve much, but it certainly had a knack for breaking things. The “Downgrader Tool” became a lifesaver in those days. And while subsequent updates have been smaller in scope, they haven’t always been without surprises, leading to frustration and, of course, the inevitable cries of “Bethesda!”
So, if you’re a dedicated Fallout 4 player who has spent countless hours building your ideal wasteland experience, take note of Bethesda’s latest advisory. The same goes for Skyrim enthusiasts! While details are scarce, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
The Official Word from Bethesda
“As a precaution, prior to these updates we encourage players to log into your game save if you haven’t done so in a while or manually save your load order,” the studio wrote. “Once your load order is saved, you’ll be able to re-download your entire Creations list at once when the update is live.”
[[MEDIA_1: A screenshot of Bethesda’s official post about saving mod load orders.]]
The response to this announcement has been a fascinating mix of gratitude for ongoing support, apprehension about potential breakage, and, let’s be honest, a little bit of longing for Elder Scrolls 6. While Bethesda is undoubtedly capable of juggling multiple projects, it’s understandable that players are eager for the next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga.
[[MEDIA_2: A humorous meme referencing the ongoing wait for The Elder Scrolls 6.]]
Hopefully, this upcoming patch will be a smooth experience, but taking Bethesda’s advice is always a good idea. And speaking of Skyrim, keep an eye out for news about an upcoming update – you might want to back up your saves just in case! Bethesda has a history of causing headaches with mods in its fantasy RPG series.
[[MEDIA_3: A screenshot from the game Skyrim]]
Source: PC Gamer
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