When does Fallout 4's next-gen update launch? Release date and countdown

Following the launch of Amazon Prime’s Fallout TV series, players are flooding back to classic games in the franchise to experience them all over again. If you’re one of them, the great news is that Fallout 4 is getting a next-gen update, this month, and I know exactly when it will launch.

If you’ve been watching the show, it’s hard not to want to jump into the games. I’ve never actually played the games, but watched the show after everyone spoke about how great it was, and now I’m desperate to play the games through for the first time.

If you plan on playing through Fallout 4 again, then it’s worth waiting for the next-gen update that boosts graphics, and FPS, and adds stability improvements. If you want to know when it launches, we’ve got the exact date for you.

Fallout 4 next-gen update release date and countdown

Fallout 4‘s next-gen update releases on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

This was announced by Bethesda, although they haven’t confirmed an exact time for the update to drop, so we have set the countdown below to midnight EST on April 25. We’ll be sure to update this article should the developer give us an official time.

What is included in Fallout 4‘s next-gen update?

Fallout 4‘s next-gen update not only brings performance improvement, but in-game content too. Here’s a full list of everything to expect on April 25.

• Native applications for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5
• Performance and Quality Mode settings
• Stability Improvements
• 60 FPS Mode and increased resolutions
• Widescreen and ultra-widescreen mode (PC only)
• Enclave Remnants Creation Club items
  • Enclave Weapon Skins
  • Enclave Armor Skins
  • Tesla Cannon
  • Hellfire Power Armor
  • X-02 Power Armor
  • Heavy Incinerator
• Makeshift Weapon Pack
• Halloween Workshop

Which platforms are getting Fallout 4‘s next-gen update?

The next-gen update with launch on:

• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• PC