How to Avoid New Fallout 4 Update on Steam

The recent major update for Fallout 4 has received a lot of backlash for its PC performance problems. However, if you want to play the game on Steam without these issues, we have a solution for you.

The upcoming update for Fallout 4’s next generation is generating much anticipation, along with a fair share of criticisms. These concerns mainly stem from problems with modded saves and difficulties experienced while playing on a computer.

Due to this, numerous individuals are seeking a way to play Fallout 4 without having to update the game. Luckily, there is a solution to this, so here is a guide on how to play Fallout 4 on Steam without the latest update.

Playing Fallout 4 without updating on Steam

The problem with Steam is that the game will attempt to update automatically unless you have the correct setting. Therefore, you must configure the game in the following way:

To access your Library, open Steam.
To access the Properties of Fallout 4, simply right-click on it.
Navigate to the Update section and verify that your App ID is 377160.
To be safe, click on the Automatic Updates section and select “Only update this game when I launch it.”
Go to the Installed Files section and click on Browse to be taken where the game is installed on your computer. The default location will be: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4.”
Go back in the directory to: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps.”
Here, look for “appmanifest_377160.acf.”
Right-click on that file, click on Properties, and then check the “Read-only” box.

This procedure will prevent Fallout 4 from automatically updating, allowing your game to remain in its current version. This will safeguard your mods and prevent Steam from downloading the latest update.

It should be noted that this only applies to Steam, and players should still exercise caution when downloading the update on other platforms or on console.