/fallout4-downgrader

Downgrade Fallout4 to before Next-Gen update to allow running old mods

Primary LanguageC#GNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

Fallout 4 Downgrader

Overview

Fallout 4 Downgrader is a tool designed to revert Fallout 4 to its pre-next-gen update version. This utility is essential for players who wish to continue using their favorite mods, which may not be compatible with the latest update of the game.

Features

  • Automatically downgrades Fallout 4 to a version compatible with most existing mods.
  • Easy to use console application.
  • Open-source with the flexibility to modify or enhance.

Installation

Download

You can download the Fallout 4 Downgrader from the Releases page. There are two versions available:

  • Framework-Dependent: Smaller in size but requires .NET 8 runtime.
  • Self-Contained: Larger file size but does not require any additional installations.

Usage

Run FO4Down.exe and enter your Steam username and password when prompted. Allow the application to run until it closes automatically, indicating the downgrade process is complete.

Support

For support, questions, or more information, please contact zerratar on discord.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or raise issues on this repository.

Special Thanks to

  • Exoclyps and the rest of the team over at a StoryWealth for testing the downgrader extensively and were also the reason to why the Downgrader exists today. If you wish to try out an awesome Fallout 4 mod collection, you should try out A StoryWealth
  • The developer of DepotDownloader as this application uses it for handling the download of depots.