Fallout 4 has seen a remarkable decrease in average load times on the PlayStation 5 after the recent next-gen patch. Despite the initial controversy surrounding the update, there are notable benefits for players on current-gen consoles, as evidenced by this improvement.
The much-anticipated Fallout 4 next-gen update, rolled out recently, has brought significant enhancements to the post-apocalyptic open-world game, fulfilling the expectations of the gaming community. The update includes the addition of Widescreen and Ultra-Widescreen support for PC users, new armor variations, weapon bundles, bug rectifications, and the introduction of Performance and Quality modes for console players, alongside support for higher resolutions.
Notably, PlayStation 5 users engaging in Fallout 4 have experienced a notable benefit from the update, with significantly reduced loading times. A comparison shared by OliveOcelot on r/PlaystationPlus illustrates that while load times were previously around 40 seconds using the PS4 version on PS5, they now clock in as fast as 15 seconds in the updated PS5 version, marking a substantial improvement with load times more than halved.
Fallout 4's Next-Gen Update Spurs Mixed Reactions
Users commenting on the post expressed their confusion over the backlash against the update, citing enhanced gameplay experiences. However, contrasting opinions abound, with players across various platforms, including PS5, voicing complaints about the update, encountering new bugs, such as weapons firing exclamation points due to a quirky glitch.
The Fallout 4 version for Steam Deck faced significant issues post-update, notably with the removal of the game launcher, restricting players from adjusting graphics settings on the Steam Deck. While a temporary workaround exists, fans are displeased with the overlooked Steam Deck-specific problems and the introduction of new issues with the patch.
The fallout for PC gamers has been less favorable post-update, with crucial mods for Fallout 4, like the widely-used Script Extender, ceasing to function, impacting several other mods reliant on it. The reception to the update remains divided, with console players experiencing fewer challenges compared to PC gamers utilizing mods.