Summary
Xbox users are reporting that the new quality mode inFallout 4isn’t working. For years, fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have beenwaiting for Bethesda to releaseFallout 4’s next-gen updatefor Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That day finally arrived on April 25, though not without a fair few issues.
TheFallout 4next-gen update introduced three new quests that will net players some unique weapons, Halloween settlement decorations, an Enclave Colonel uniform, and Enclave-themed workshop items. Players can also grab a new weapon and armor bundle that includes two Power Armors, the Heavy Incinerator and Tesla Cannon, as well as some fun Enclave armor and weapon skins.
One of the most anticipated changes of the next-gen update was the addition ofperformance and quality modes toFallout 4on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Performance mode should let players enjoy the game with standard settings at a target 60 FPS in 4K resolution. Quality mode will also display in 4K resolution, but with ultra settings and 30 or 40 FPS depending on the display. However, Xbox players are reporting that quality mode seems to be bugged and isn’t functioning correctly.
Fallout 4’s Quality Mode Is Currently Bugged on Xbox
In theFallout 4settings menu, players should be able to switch to quality mode simply by switching performance mode off. However, doing so currently makes no difference on Xbox, and the game remains in performance mode no matter which mode is selected. PS5 users have reported that quality mode noticeably improves the game’s graphics, providing Xbox gamers a reference for comparison.
And though theFallout 4next-gen update has fixed a number of longstanding bugs, it has also caused some unwelcome issues. ManyFallout 4mods no longer work with the updated version of the game, including the Fallout 4 Script Extender that provides the backbone for many other mods to function. A similar problem occurred when theSkyrim Anniversary Editionlaunched, and dedicated fans quickly got everything working again. Hopefully, that will happen withFallout 4as well.
Fallout 4
WHERE TO PLAY
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, invite you to the ambitious open world of Fallout 4. Do whatever you want in a massive Commonwealth with hundreds of locations, characters and quests.As the sole survivor of Vault 111, only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Join multiple factions vying for power or go it alone - the choices are yours.From a Power Armor-toting soldier to the charismatic smooth-talker, be whoever you want with the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. character system and develop your own playstyle from hundreds of Perks.Experience exciting first- or third-person combat with the dynamic Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, or V.A.T.S., targeting enemies for maximum tactical advantage (and cinematic carnage!) Collect, upgrade and build thousands of items with Fallout 4’s crafting system. Weapons, armor, food and with the right materials, even entire settlements are possible. Welcome home.
