The version of Fallout 4 sold on GOG is permanently set to 1.10.163, making it a popular choice for users who want to avoid forced updates on Steam.
As one PS5 user wrote: "I never played Fallout 4 before. This update runs smooth as butter. I don’t miss the mods because I never had them." fallout 4 update 110 163
Stay safe in the Commonwealth, Vault Dweller. And always keep a backup of your Data folder. Update 1.10.163 taught us that lesson the hard way. The version of Fallout 4 sold on GOG is permanently set to 1
I can help you with specific downgrade steps or recommend essential fix mods for this version. I don’t miss the mods because I never had them
But was it a triumphant return to the surface, or a radioactive misfire? Depending on who you ask in the modding forums, is either the best thing to happen to the game since Dogmeat, or the worst compatibility nightmare since Vista.
Conclusion The set of updates from 110 to 163 represent an iterative but meaningful push toward a more stable, reliable Fallout 4 experience—especially for mod-heavy players and settlement builders. If you haven’t updated yet, back up your saves, update your mods, and follow the troubleshooting steps above. Mod authors should use the improved logs and Papyrus stability to harden their mods for the long run.
