The latest update for Fallout 4, released by Bethesda in December 2025, has disappointed many players on Xbox Series X/S. The main issue is that the patch did not include the promised 100 GB increase in mod storage. This oversight is another major setback for the ongoing support of the game’s recent Anniversary Edition.
For years, console players, especially those on Microsoft’s platform, have had to deal with a restrictive 2 GB limit on total mod storage. This limitation greatly reduces the variety and complexity of user-created content they can enjoy. The community saw the promised expansion to 100 GB as a crucial step to improve the console modding experience and bring it closer to the PC version. The troubled release of the Anniversary Edition, which sparked widespread complaints and even review bombing due to various technical issues, has made the absence of this feature even more frustrating for players.
In the official patch notes, Bethesda acknowledged the community’s request, calling the storage expansion one of the most requested features. However, the studio announced the delay, stating that while they have made progress, they need a little more time. They expect to release the feature in the new year. Despite this setback, the patch did include several needed stability and content fixes. It resolved issues with missing Creation Bundles for Steam users, ensured recognition of Creation Club content when loading legacy save files, and addressed several crashes that occurred during the downloading of Creations, especially on PlayStation consoles.
The immediate response on social media was predictably harsh. Players voiced frustration over what they see as a failure to fulfill a clear promise. Some users advised the developer against making commitments it cannot keep. While the overall update offers many important technical improvements after the troubled launch of the Anniversary Edition, the absence of the 100 GB mod capacity upgrade means that a significant quality-of-life boost for console users will remain postponed until 2026.
