In a notable move to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Fallout 4, Bethesda unveiled a Creations Bundle yesterday, featuring a collection of 150 player-created items priced at £17.99. However, the launch has not been without its challenges, as players have reported a series of significant issues with the bundle and its offerings.
Player Feedback and Technical Difficulties
As of now, the Fallout 4 Creations Bundle has garnered a “Mostly Negative” rating on Steam, with 124 reviews reflecting a range of player experiences. Many users have expressed dissatisfaction not only with the pricing but also with the content, which appears to be a repackaging of previously available items from the Creations Store. The predominant concern, however, revolves around the functionality of the bundle itself.
Players like HemlokGaming have noted that the bundle has introduced new bugs into the game, with one user, grimengine, reporting that it causes severe crashes when attempting to exit the game. Connectivity issues with the Bethesda store have also been highlighted, with numerous reviews mentioning difficulties in accessing or loading the creations menu. Even when the bundle functions correctly, some players have pointed out that not all advertised creations are included, leading to further frustration.
One user, rudetearex, commented, “Does not include all creations. Still more microtransactions to follow. That or it’s bugged.” This sentiment echoes the experiences of others who have encountered problems with the newly added Creations menu, which was introduced in the latest patch on November 6. KFC Bargain Bucket, another user, lamented, “The ‘creations’ tab in the main menu seems to be broken, can’t tell what I own, what’s a mod or what’s a Creation Club piece of content.”
The situation mirrors the troubled launch of Skyrim: Anniversary Edition, which continues to hold a Mixed rating on Steam four years post-release. Additionally, lingering issues from last year’s Next Gen upgrade of Fallout 4 have resurfaced, causing significant disruption at that time. Bethesda had previously cautioned players that the anniversary edition would disrupt mods upon launch, yet the Creations Bundle appears to have introduced a host of additional complications.
This unfortunate turn of events stands in stark contrast to recent statements made by Bethesda’s creative chief, Todd Howard, who emphasized the studio’s commitment to learning from past missteps. His comments specifically addressed Fallout 4’s cinematic dialogue system, which he acknowledged did not resonate with players despite extensive development efforts.
Fallout 4’s Creations Bundle stumbles from the Vault to Mostly Negative reviews, as players lament the pack ‘does not work’ and ‘made the game buggier’
In a notable move to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Fallout 4, Bethesda unveiled a Creations Bundle yesterday, featuring a collection of 150 player-created items priced at £17.99. However, the launch has not been without its challenges, as players have reported a series of significant issues with the bundle and its offerings.
Player Feedback and Technical Difficulties
As of now, the Fallout 4 Creations Bundle has garnered a “Mostly Negative” rating on Steam, with 124 reviews reflecting a range of player experiences. Many users have expressed dissatisfaction not only with the pricing but also with the content, which appears to be a repackaging of previously available items from the Creations Store. The predominant concern, however, revolves around the functionality of the bundle itself.
Players like HemlokGaming have noted that the bundle has introduced new bugs into the game, with one user, grimengine, reporting that it causes severe crashes when attempting to exit the game. Connectivity issues with the Bethesda store have also been highlighted, with numerous reviews mentioning difficulties in accessing or loading the creations menu. Even when the bundle functions correctly, some players have pointed out that not all advertised creations are included, leading to further frustration.
One user, rudetearex, commented, “Does not include all creations. Still more microtransactions to follow. That or it’s bugged.” This sentiment echoes the experiences of others who have encountered problems with the newly added Creations menu, which was introduced in the latest patch on November 6. KFC Bargain Bucket, another user, lamented, “The ‘creations’ tab in the main menu seems to be broken, can’t tell what I own, what’s a mod or what’s a Creation Club piece of content.”
The situation mirrors the troubled launch of Skyrim: Anniversary Edition, which continues to hold a Mixed rating on Steam four years post-release. Additionally, lingering issues from last year’s Next Gen upgrade of Fallout 4 have resurfaced, causing significant disruption at that time. Bethesda had previously cautioned players that the anniversary edition would disrupt mods upon launch, yet the Creations Bundle appears to have introduced a host of additional complications.
This unfortunate turn of events stands in stark contrast to recent statements made by Bethesda’s creative chief, Todd Howard, who emphasized the studio’s commitment to learning from past missteps. His comments specifically addressed Fallout 4’s cinematic dialogue system, which he acknowledged did not resonate with players despite extensive development efforts.