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Bethesda to Release Fallout 4 Mod Storage Expansion for Consoles on May 27

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Bethesda Confirms May 27 Release for Fallout 4 Creations Storage Expansion

Key Takeaway: The long-awaited storage update will increase mod capacity on Xbox Series X|S from 2GB to a massive 100GB.

Update Details

Bethesda has confirmed that a storage expansion update for Fallout 4 Creations mods will be released for console platforms on May 27. The update aims to increase the memory allocated for user-created content (Creations) on Xbox and PlayStation systems.

  • The update releases on May 27 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
  • Xbox Series X|S storage will increase from 2GB to 100GB.
  • Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 storage will increase from 1–2GB to approximately 15GB. Bethesda cited last-generation hardware and Sony platform limitations for this difference.
  • Important: The update will clear existing load orders. Users can save and restore their load orders via Bethesda.net.

Affected Systems and Save Data

Warning for legacy save files: Players on consoles with save files dated prior to November 10, 2025, may experience issues following the update.

Bethesda has indicated that these users may need to create a new save to avoid potential problems.

Background

The expansion was originally scheduled for a November 2025 release but was delayed due to technical issues. Bethesda confirmed in the months prior to this announcement that development was ongoing.

Statement

"We're excited to share the Fallout 4 Creations storage expansion will arrive for consoles on May 27th. Console players will soon have more space to download content, including larger, more ambitious Creations."
— Bethesda