Fallout 4's Latest Update Unleashes Chaos: Exclamation Points as Bullets and Widespread Glitches!

After Bethesda's recent next-gen update for Fallout 4, players encountered an unexpected glitch where some new weapons fire giant exclamation points instead of traditional projectiles. This issue emerged alongside the addition of features such as native support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, enhanced resolutions, and a new arsenal of weapons like the Nail Gun and Baseball Launcher in the Makeshift Weapon Pack. Although the update aimed to fix existing bugs and enhance the game's performance, it inadvertently introduced several new issues across various platforms.

One player, known as -Dest_-, highlighted a humorous glitch through a video clip where they shot a red exclamation point at an enemy, resulting in its defeat. The glitch affects all the new weapons, and it remains unclear on which platform -Dest_- experienced this issue. Community feedback suggests this bug may be widespread, affecting users regardless of their use of mods.

The update has predominantly received negative feedback due to multiple unresolved issues. Xbox users have reported that the Quality Mode is malfunctioning, locking players into Performance Mode regardless of their settings. Similarly, Steam Deck players now face limitations in adjusting graphics settings and accessing the Fallout 4 launcher, despite the game being verified for the platform.

Additionally, the update has disrupted the functionality of many mods, particularly those reliant on the Fallout 4 Script Extender, which is currently under repair by its creator. This setback has left a significant portion of the modding community waiting for a solution. Overall, while the update brought some anticipated improvements, it also compromised several aspects of Fallout 4, affecting the overall gameplay experience.