Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (Switch 2): all the updates

Lite_Agent 31 March 2026 Bethesda, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – Ver. ???

Release date: March 26th/27th 2026
Patch notes:

NVIDIA DLSS Support

Added NVIDIA DLSS support on for 40 fps and 60 fps modes which improves image quality and performance
DLSS automatically disengages for UI-heavy screens (such as the Pip‑Boy) to ensure text remains sharp.

Fixes & Improvements

Stability

Fixed numerous crashes that could occur during normal gameplay
Fixed crashes that occurred while saving or overwriting existing save files.
Fixed a crash caused by loading autosaves created during certain main quest moments.
Fixed crashed caused by docking or undocking the system during gameplay.
Improved overall memory handling to reduce long‑session instability.

Performance & Visuals

Addressed environmental flicker and lighting inconsistencies in certain interiors and weather conditions.
Fixed missing or incorrect visual effects such as water puddles, bullet holes, blood splatter, surface decals, and terrain textures.
Improved visual stability when scrolling weapons at workbenches.

User Interface & Menus

Fixed missing button prompts in trade menus.
Resolved issues where HUD elements did not respect opacity settings.
Fixed visual artifacts when reading notes or magazines at higher frame rates.
Improved frame rate option behavior when switching between docked and handheld modes.
Fixed cases where UI text or icons appeared incorrectly in certain languages.

Save & Load

Fixed issues where the Load menu could become inaccessible in rare cases.
Save files now properly update and display correct location names.
“Exit saves” are now reliably created when quitting to the main menu.
Improved stability when approaching the save limit.

Controls & Input

Improved controller handling when switching between Joy‑Cons and wireless controllers.
Fixed cases where input was not properly restored after controller re‑sync dialogs.

Localization

Fixed missing or incorrect characters in Japanese and Traditional Chinese in crafting menus.
Improved font handling and text clarity across supported languages.
System keyboard now supports a broader range of characters when naming characters or items.

Quests & Gameplay

Addressed issues with missing or unresponsive NPCs in rare scenarios.
Improved consistency of quest-related environmental triggers and visual effects.

Additional notes: none
Source: Bethesda

How to download updates for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, you have three options:

let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.