Fallout 4’s first patch is now in beta on PC

24 Nov 2015

Steve Wright

Bethesda today confirmed that Fallout 4‘s first patch is avaialble in beta form on Windows PC.

The patch adds “general memory and stability improvements” in addition to the ability to remap number pad keys.

Here’s how to grab the patch, keeping in mind that Bethesda advises users backup their save files first:

Log into Steam.
Right Click on Fallout 4 in your Library.
Select Properties.
Select Betas.
A drop down menu will appear. Select Beta Update.
Select OK.
Wait a few minutes and Fallout 4 should update.
When done, Fallout 4 should appear as Fallout 4 [beta] in your Library.

Full patch notes are here.

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