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TL;DR: Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition’s launch has sparked major backlash due to steep pricing for reused content and a pricey paid mods bundle, alongside technical issues causing crashes and broken mods. The Fallout community’s frustration has flooded Steam and subreddit reviews, dropping game ratings and prompting some fans to abandon the game. This turmoil arises as Bethesda gears up for new Fallout releases and media expansions, heightening pressure to fix the problems and regain player trust.
The newly introduced Fallout 4 - Creations Bundle, containing the 150 paid mods, is available for $19.99 on its own. This bundle, in particular, has become the focal point of criticism. Fans question the value, especially given the age of the original title and the overlapping content with past editions.
One of the most upvoted reviews on Steam wryly summarizes the sentiment: “You purchase the content. You don't get the content in game. Bethesda's update causes even more crashes. Trying to quit the game causes it to crash. GG.” Other users echoed sentiments about near-constant freezing and an inability to access the new content, likening the chaos to the troubled launch of Skyrim’s Anniversary Edition.
One notable user lamented, “They just killed the game with this Anniversary update. Not going to sort my 400+ mods as it would take days. Goodbye Fallout, I would like to say I will miss you but I won't.”
Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Under Fire as Fans Voice Discontent on Steam
The launch of Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, intended as a landmark celebration of Bethesda’s critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic RPG, has instead ignited widespread frustration across the gaming community. Almost a decade after the game’s original release, the latest edition and its accompanying bundle have drawn passionate criticism, reflected most notably in user reviews flooding Steam.Paying for Nostalgia: Pricing Fuels Community Frustration
Bethesda’s pricing strategy sits at the core of discontent. The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is available at $59.99 and includes all six official expansions along with over 150 curated Creation Club items—essentially a collection of paid mods. Existing Fallout 4 owners can access this upgrade at a discounted rate of $39.99. In comparison, the base game alone is currently priced at $19.99, while the previously released Game of the Year Edition, which features the game and all expansions, retails for $39.99.The newly introduced Fallout 4 - Creations Bundle, containing the 150 paid mods, is available for $19.99 on its own. This bundle, in particular, has become the focal point of criticism. Fans question the value, especially given the age of the original title and the overlapping content with past editions.
Technical Troubles Compound Complaints
Beyond the sticker shock, technical problems have further soured the launch. Steam’s user review page for the Creations Bundle currently sits at ‘mostly negative,’ as players recount experiences ranging from frequent crashes and persistent glitches to reports of missing content. Several mods, both old and new, appear to be broken by the update—a situation Bethesda had partially forewarned regarding mods that interact with the new Creation Club menu.One of the most upvoted reviews on Steam wryly summarizes the sentiment: “You purchase the content. You don't get the content in game. Bethesda's update causes even more crashes. Trying to quit the game causes it to crash. GG.” Other users echoed sentiments about near-constant freezing and an inability to access the new content, likening the chaos to the troubled launch of Skyrim’s Anniversary Edition.
Fallout Community Voices Disillusionment
Discontent is not isolated to product pages; the Fallout subreddit and related communities have erupted in memes and open criticism. The blowback has extended into the base game’s Steam reviews, causing recent ratings to tumble from positive to ‘mixed.’ Some longtime fans, frustrated by the technical hurdles and escalating mod management challenges, have bid farewell to the title entirely.One notable user lamented, “They just killed the game with this Anniversary update. Not going to sort my 400+ mods as it would take days. Goodbye Fallout, I would like to say I will miss you but I won't.”
