Fallout 4 free update bugged on PS5, with PS Plus Extra subscribers unable to access the new version – but a fix is ​​coming

PS Plus Extra subscribers hoping to download the Fallout 4 The current generation’s free update was met with disappointment, after finding that the upgraded version had not been applied to the subscription service. Instead, those who downloaded the game from the PS Plus games catalog are stuck with the previous generation version.

As reported GameSpot, Fallout 4 gamers have taken to social media to warn others that the current-gen PS5 update has not yet been applied to the PS Plus Extra download. However, developer Bethesda game Studios is aware of the issue and taken from X / Twitter to solve the problem.

“We have noticed some confusion regarding free Fallout 4 next-gen update for PlayStation Plus Extra members,” the message begins. “The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members through the PlayStation Games Catalog. Your patience is appreciated while teams work on this. »

As of now, Bethesda game Studios has not provided a concrete date or time for when the patch will be implemented, although we imagine it shouldn’t be too long before PS5 players can enjoy the update. free update.

There is, however, potentially worse news for gamers who have downloaded Fallout 4 via PS Plus Essentials (the monthly rotating free gaming service) or the now-defunct PS Plus Collection – they might not receive the update at all.

In response to a question in the replies to the original post, the official Bethesda support account posted: “Fallout 4 The Next-Gen update will be available to PS Plus Extra members. We have no information regarding the PS5 or PS Plus Essentials catalog.

It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Fallout 4 free update on other platforms too. Although the game was successfully patched on Xbox series

What’s more, the The PC version doesn’t seem to work well with F4SE (Fallout 4 Script Extender), a mod widely considered essential for adding larger-scale creations to the game.

It’s a bit of a shame considering the renewed interest in the game following the massive success of the Fallout TV show on Prime Video. For more on the series, check out our interview with Todd Howard, where he explains the reasoning behind some of the big changes made to bring the game to a streaming audience.

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