‘Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition’ arrives Nov. 10: what’s included, platforms, and how the new Creations hub works
Bethesda is celebrating a decade of Fallout 4 with a new Anniversary Edition launching November 10, 2025. The package pulls together the full Commonwealth experience—base game, all expansions, and a massive drop of curated content—while adding a streamlined way to browse and install mods directly in-game.
Release date and platforms
The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition releases Nov. 10, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. A version for the next Nintendo console is planned for 2026. The timing lands just ahead of the franchise’s high-profile TV return in December, positioning longtime fans and newcomers to dive back into Boston with a modernized setup.
What’s in the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition
This is the definitive bundle for Fallout 4. Here’s the content at a glance:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Game | Fallout 4 with the latest updates |
| Expansions | Six add-ons: Far Harbor, Nuka-World, Automatron, Wasteland Workshop, Contraptions Workshop, Vault-Tec Workshop |
| Creation Club | 150+ items curated from the Creation Club catalog, spanning weapons, armor sets, skins, quests, housing pieces, and quality-of-life packs |
| Creations Hub | A new in-game Creations tab to browse, search, and install mods more easily on both console and PC |
| Visuals/Performance | Benefits from prior next-gen updates, including native apps and performance/quality modes on current consoles |
The most meaningful change for day-one play is the Creations hub. Instead of juggling web pages and manual downloads, players can browse collections and install directly from an integrated menu. For console players especially, that lowers the barrier to experimenting with community content without risking a tangled load order.
Why the Anniversary Edition matters now
Fallout 4 remains one of the most modded single-player RPGs ever made, and the 10th-anniversary bundle is designed to collapse the distance between a fresh install and a personalized Commonwealth. Three reasons this drop is more than a repack:
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All expansions, no guesswork. Far Harbor and Nuka-World are essential for quest density and endgame variety; the Workshop trio plus Automatron and Vault-Tec deepen crafting and settlement loops.
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Curated Creation Club starter kit. The included 150+ items give new players a stable, tested set of extras—cosmetics, conveniences, and curated side content—without hunting for compatibility patches.
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Mod access for everyone. The new Creations menu is a structural change that normalizes modding across platforms, turning “I might mod someday” into “I’ll try this now.”
What carries over from the next-gen update
Recent updates introduced native current-gen console versions, performance/quality modes, and a batch of bug fixes plus Creation Club bundles. The Anniversary Edition builds on that foundation, so players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S should expect faster loads and steadier frame rates compared with legacy builds, alongside the convenience of the new content browser.
Upgrade paths and save considerations
Bethesda says the Anniversary Edition will be available across all listed platforms, with an Anniversary Upgrade option for existing owners. As always with modded setups, back up saves before migrating and re-enable your preferred loadout through the new Creations tab to avoid conflicts. If you’re returning after several years, consider a fresh character to enjoy the DLC and Creation content as it naturally surfaces through exploration.
Tips for returning players
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Start with Far Harbor. It’s the most atmospheric questline in the package, with gear that remains relevant through endgame.
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Rebuild settlements smarter. The Workshop DLCs and curated Creation pieces make it easier to create functional, good-looking hubs without 200 mods.
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Lean into survival tuning. With performance gains and better content curation, survival mode becomes less fussy and more rewarding—especially with lightweight QoL Creations.
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Use Creations filters. Tag by category (weapons, armor, homes, quests) and rating to avoid bloat and keep load orders tidy.
What to watch next
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Content spotlights: Expect showcases that bundle Creations into themed playlists (e.g., settlement builders, hardcore survival, photo mode kits).
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Stability patches: Large content drops tend to be followed by small hotfixes as millions of players dog-test the hub; keep an eye on the in-game notifications.
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2026 portability: The planned release for the next Nintendo hardware raises the odds of further optimization work, which often trickles back to other platforms.
The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition isn’t just a celebratory box set—it’s a convenient, modern on-ramp to a still-thriving RPG. With all six expansions, 150-plus curated add-ons, and a cleaner path to mods via the new Creations hub, returning to the Commonwealth on November 10 should feel both familiar and newly flexible.
