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AK Tech Ranger discusses the recent Fallout NextGen update, examining its effects on gameplay and mods in detail. Key improvements include performance and quality modes for Xbox Series consoles and PlayStation 5, with native applications enhancing stability and performance across both newer and older consoles. However, the update also introduced various technical issues, particularly with mods. Users reported missing textures, disappearing bodies, and problematic mods like "def UI" causing crashes. Lighting mods also presented challenges, with "film looks" mods showing color issues and other mods affecting performance. A significant glitch involved a zero byte error due to a server handshake failure from Bethesda, affecting mod accessibility. Solutions suggested include waiting for fixes or clearing reserve space, though with caution against further glitches. The discussion encourages viewers to share their experiences for collective troubleshooting.
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In this part of the video, AK Tech Ranger discusses the much-anticipated Fallout NextGen update. He outlines both the positive and negative aspects of the update, focusing specifically on its impact on gameplay and mods. Key changes include the addition of performance and quality modes for Xbox Series consoles and PlayStation 5, alongside native applications for these systems. Older consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation 4 received stability and performance updates. He advises viewers to ensure all DLC updates are downloaded to avoid potential issues. Detailed insights into dynamic 4K resolutions targeting 60 frames per second on newer consoles are provided, with a personal note on the difference in sharpness observed between 1440p and 4K monitors. Some technical issues, like missing textures and creation club content glitches, are also highlighted, reflecting mixed user experiences post-update.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses issues with a game update and its effects on mods. Key points include encountering a texture error in a quest, and disappearing bodies during another quest, possibly due to mod conflicts. A new Tesla Cannon creation lacks a reload animation. The discussion shifts to a problematic mod-related glitch where users see zero bytes available, leading to the appearance that mods are gone. This issue originates from a server handshake error on Bethesda’s end. Many players experienced this after the update, especially if they accessed the mod menu before loading their save. Suggestions include waiting for a fix or clearing reserve space, though the latter can result in continued glitches.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses issues users might face with mods in Fallout 4 following an update. They highlight that while the mod menu functions as usual, several mods have started causing game crashes. Specifically, they identify “def UI” as a problematic mod, leading to crashes when starting a new game or loading a save. Removing it resolved the crashes. Additionally, the speaker mentions issues with lighting mods, noting that “film looks” mods had color problems, and another lighting mod caused performance issues during rain in Boston. They suggest avoiding these mods until updates are available. The speaker also invites viewers to share their experiences with mods post-update in the comments.