(often stylized as v1.10.163.0) is a significant software update for Bethesda Softworks’ Fallout 4 , released in late 2019 (specifically December for PC, and January 2020 for consoles). This patch is historically notable for two reasons: it was the last major update to the game before the announcement of the Fallout 4 next-gen update in 2022 (which later released as version 1.10.980 and beyond), and it marked the definitive end of support for 32-bit executable versions on PC.

With version 1.10.163, you can play completely offline without worrying about automatic updates breaking your mod list—a major concern for Steam users.

Which version is right for you? If you want the latest and greatest and are willing to be a part of building a new modding scene, the Next-Gen update is your path. But if you are a player with a massive load order, rely on mods that are no longer updated, or simply want the most stable and predictable experience possible, then 1.10.163 is the undisputed king. It stands as a testament to the power of a dedicated community to choose its own destiny, preserving a golden age of modding that might otherwise have been lost to a mandatory update.