Almost every mod ever created for Fallout 4 was designed to run on version 1.10.163 or earlier. Mods that rely on native code (DLL plugins) almost exclusively target the 1.10.163 executable. It is the "vanilla plus" baseline that mod authors rely on.
After downgrading, Steam users must install F4SE 0.6.23 , the Address Library for 1.10.163 , and the Backported Archive2 Support System. They should also ensure archive invalidation is enabled through their mod manager or BethINI Pie. The Creation Kit may also require downgrading or the use of Root Builder to switch between Steam API DLLs as needed. Fallout 4 Game Version 1.10.163
— a massive total conversion mod set in post-apocalyptic England — requires version 1.10.163.0 specifically. The mod's creators have been clear: "辐射4伦敦需要玩家安装了辐射4版本1.10.163.0（下一代更新之前的最后一个版本）和所有DLC". For players who want to experience this ambitious project, 1.10.163 is non-negotiable. Almost every mod ever created for Fallout 4
For pure vanilla players on new consoles, the next-gen update is fine. For PC modders, 1.10.163 is objectively superior . After downgrading, Steam users must install F4SE 0
The dependency on 1.10.163 is most obvious when discussing the . F4SE is the most critical tool for any modder, acting as the backbone that allows plugins to hook into the game’s code. F4SE is meticulously version-specific. If you want to use the vast majority of classic F4SE plugins, you must have a game executable ( Fallout4.exe ) that matches version 1.10.163. Without the specific f4se_1_10_163.dll` file, your game will reject the mods outright.
Version 1.10.163 of Fallout 4 represents something increasingly rare in modern gaming: a stable, predictable foundation that the community can build upon without fear of disruption. In an era of mandatory updates, live services, and constantly shifting goalposts, a static version of a game offers a kind of digital preservation that publishers rarely prioritize.