This game has been my Prozac to the real world. Coming up on 5000 hrs. of game play. Bethesda can lick my left n-t for its updates. The modding community has kept this game alive for longer than the base game could ever had hoped for. Thank you!! your fix worked perfect.
Its a great game with mods! Yeah there really was no reason for them to update the PC version of the game. The increase of FPS on console was nice but thats about it. Glad it worked!
Thank you so much man, my game was crashing on launch because of their shitty update I was going to give up and yet in less than 10 minutes everything was fixed ! thanks again
@oscarperspective That's what I like to hear. Happy to help! @sirwadsontoast5928 try to download the script extender from the link in the video description.
You're a champion! I've downgraded Steam games before but this time I had already downloaded the old depots, overwrote the new version with them, set the .acf to read only and was still getting a CTD on launch. None of the other tutorials I found said that you had to delete the CCC to stop the crashing and it looks like that's exactly what I was missing. Thank you so much!
I have found one problem with this. After going through your FANTASTIC tutorial, if I use the f4se loader, it will not launch my game. It tells me I need to upgrade my game. However, if I load the game through the normal fo4 launcher, it now tells me I have the downgraded version and loads with now problem. This is the tutorial EVERYONE should watch. If you are planning to load fallout london, it is based on the .163 version. I would just like to say, you are a hero for this video CircuitScore
Appreciate the kind words! Yeah the mod author of the F4SE updated to the latest version after I released the video. I have linked the archive download of the correct F4SE version to use in the description.
When I start the game with the "fse_loader" (it doesn't have the exe for some reason), the game starts but its just a black screen with the "press any buttoN" green text at the bottom. I used the right version of the script extender so I'm unsure what's causing the issue
I created this video before F4SE was updated for the latest version. Try to Redownload the F4SE I linked in the description of this video and see if it will launch.
I've followed the steps to the best of my knowledge, and I am still unable to launch the game. The error code I have is "The procedure entry point SteamUser could not be located in the dynamic library C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Fallout4.exe". Also in the command window it says "Couldn't inject DLL". My internet sucks majorly so I would prefer not to try this again a second time, what could the issue possibly be?
It really pisses me off that they continue to add updates knowing full well they will break thousands of players saves. I used to enjoy using a couple of their CC packs. Most notably Slocums Joe and Arcade. Now it seems if i want to use a majority of the amazing mods that became standard must haves in my load order, i can't have the CC items with them. It's one or the other. Fking Bugthesda man. Never have i love/hated a company so hard, and i grew up in the era when Konami could do no wrong. That's saying a lot lol.
Hello, thanks for the video. Now i hace a problem. I'm spanish and i got the game in english, why is that? maybe because the depot files are in english version? Thank you, could be a solution?
Hello! Please check out this mega depot file thread on reddit. You are correct you will need the Spanish version of the depot commands. Happy modding! new.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/1ccxyxb/pc_players_here_is_a_guide_on_how_to_rollback/
Is you anti virus possibly messing with the file? I tried to search for your issue and this seems to be a common issue but I couldnt find a definitive fix for it. The closest fix I could find was within this reddit thread from 4 years ago. Hope this helps. new.reddit.com/r/f4se/comments/gcw7ga/can_not_find_fallout4exe/
@@circuitscore Nah, he probably didn't have enough space on the C Drive. The download stops in this case incomplete. Copying incomplete files in root game folder will then throw that error.
Not sure what i missed but still getting You are using Fallout version 1.10.163, which is out of date and incompatible with this version of F4SE. Update to the latest version.
PLS let me mention that at the Fallout 4 Script Extender you need v. 0.6.23. from the old files, the new v7.0 files are for F4v.984 Thank you for the vid really helped.
That is correct! I made this video before the script extender was updated. I have the archive download for the correct version in the description. Thanks for watching and happy modding!
just got back into my fallout 4 faze so to speak and completely forgot about the update earlier this year and it started to update, thus fucking up my mod list and even the ability to play the game, thanks for youre help :D
Thank for this, friend. Though, I don't technically need this because I have a backup of Steam before that Next Gen fiasco BS, its nice you labeled what is what, because I actually swapped out all my OG FO4 textures with Luxor's HD pack and want to download them back just in case XD
No problem! Yeah I also have a fresh backup just in case that I can transfer between computers. I need to check out Luxors HD textures. That was the next thing I was going to do is make a list of some solid visual enhancements for the game.
Brother. Thank you!!! I have been playing Fallout 4 since launch and finally got a gaming laptop and it runs just fine modded but I finally built a higher end gaming pc and was excited to mod until the update. I have some time off work and this was my first attempt at downgrading. Thank you so much man!!! Can finally enjoy FO4 as intended! Time to get modding! Also subbed! 🫡
i keep getting an error message saying unable to load this plugin, incompatible runtime version 1-10-163-0? i could have sworn i followed the steps exactly >.
Make sure to download the Script extender from the link in the description of the video. For some reason the author archived this download for version 1.10.163
@@circuitscore I forgot to say I figured out my problem, it was a mod called 'reduced load times' or something very similar. Disabled it now works properly
I found the depot files for 1.10.980 from a Reddit user. I posted them in the description. Make sure to back up your game before proceeding as I have not tested these personally since I am running 1.10.163.
hey I'm experiencing a problem with my booting of the game it's saying "REL/IDD8.h(42) not found" and it's apparently being caused by "Bakawaitanywhere.dll" do you know how to help? or have i somehow messed up so badly that i have to start again? edit the issue still persists even after uninstalling "BakaWaitAnywhere"
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I followed it and then went to add the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch you link in the description, but you can't use the UFO4P without the Creation Club content that we have to delete in order to downgrade. Is there another bugfix mod that you recommend?
Another quick thing that I found. I used this guide back in May when next gen first came out with no issues, but as of today (ironic given the significance of the date), at least for me, if you try to install F4SE manually, running the .exe won't work. You should let Vortex install the correct version of F4SE for you and it'll work just fine.
I have very little knowledge of how to manipulate game code and stuff like this. But after watching this video, I feel as if I just hacked into Bethesda's main frame. 😁 Thank you for explaining!
Question: If I had begun this process post update and downloaded the most recent of all the mods, including the ones that had updated for the next-gen compatibility does that mean they won't work with a downgrade and I need to go back to older versions of the mod in order for this downgrade process to work? I'm not even sure this makes sense, this all happened on one of my first attempts at modding my game. I was following The Midnight Ride guide and this has turned into an absolute nightmare. Maybe I should just wait for the F4SE to be updated and keep all my updates? That seems to be what causes my game to crash. It doesn't recognize F4se being in my root folder even though it is.
Was the guide for 1.10.163 versions of the mods or for a higher version? If you are using a mod manager and have the original zip files you can drag and drop them into your game profile and reinstall all of your mods if its a fresh install. If the mods are already present then this downgrade process should still work. Just replace the files from the depot download and run your mod manager and the mods should all work as long as your have the correct F4SE for 1.10.163 and the mods are compatible. I would however HIGHLY recommend backing up your game directory just in case anything goes wrong you have a point to restore to.
Make sure all of the depot files download. I didn't show it in the video for the sake of keeping the video short but one of those depot commands takes awhile to download.
Perfect video and explained very well! I downloaded everything following your video, used the F4SE you linked and deleted the cc files, but when I launch the game it freezes at the "press any key" screen as soon as I press any key. I've had no success trying to fix it... The next gen update works of course but wheres the fun in that? Any ideas what to try next?
@@circuitscore I did, I ended up digging through my backups to find a pre-nextgen copy and was able to clean out the mods from there so I had a clean copy of pre-next gen. Really not sure why your method didn't work 100% but I still appreciate your guide!
Been wanting to play Frost after a 2 year hiatus from Fallout 4. Only learned recently about Bethesda fuckup. But glad you showed me the solution, thank you.
Wanted to hurt myself by modding fo4 again and noticed that that the commands to download the automatron and wasteland workshop threw up errors and apparently steam just Decided I didn't own the dlc anymore so thank you todd and steam very cool
I made the mistake of downloading every single line in the description and wondered why the script extender didn't work. I had to re-download the first list, like an idiot. lol It wouldn't have been that big a deal if I had simply copied the files instead of moving them and deleting the empty folders like the clean nut I am.
Oh yeah sorry I had a lot of request for different files that I have added to the description. Trying to keep it as clean as possible haha. Glad you got it working though!
@@circuitscore Yeah it works now. And then I find out that Fallout London will be releasing an auto-downgrader once that project is released. Doh! lol Well the hard part is done for me anyway.
It wouldn't be a problem if Bugthesda didn't perpetually fk up their games with needless updates lol. I lost my entire modlist from last year, the Starlight drive in build, Sanctuary and Red Rocket. Good thing i uploaded videos. I'll always have those. Good excuse to get back into FO4 and rebuild i guess. 🤣 Idk what it is with this game and the fall season but i get that itch for FO4 and 76.
I am really computer retarded! This is the best and most simple explanation I have seen with a minimal amount of mod downloads. Well done and thank you for making it easy to understand. People often forget that the people looking for a video like this are not super computer savvy in the first place! Thank you! I am going to try this method and let you know how it goes!!!!
@circuitscore I still failed to get it right. But the part where you speed through the file copying is what I screwed up on. I think you have a different version of windows. My copy file mechanic does not look the same. And getting the game launcher to copy was really difficult.
@circuitscore It does not at all look the same on my PC for some reason. I did delete the whole FO4 file(s) and start over with a clean install. It looks like if I stick to mods that you can download from the game options for mods and all is working fine. That does limit my mod options. If it starts to crash again I will update this comment in case anyone else is having the same issue.
Marry me! What tripped me up is the top download is 7.2 f4se and errors out as the wrong version. I tried both but the creation club crap was the problem. Many thanks
Haha. I added the correct f4se version to use associated with 1.10.163 in the description since the author decided to for whatever reason archive that download. Let me know if it doesn't work!
In the steam command window it will confirm when each depot download is complete. Its essentially redownloading the entire game so it could take awhile depending on your internet speed.
Important: Had the same crash problem after downgrading, like some people here.... i just removed all .ba2 files with cc, but there are also some .esm files with cc that needs to be removed! After that everything worked perfectly!
Thanks CircuitScore. I followed your instructions and have successfully screwed my copy of Fallout 4 to the point where I have to delete it and re-install it! What the hell is a root directory!?
The root directory is the main folder of the game that houses the rest of the files and sub folders. When copying the files make sure you are not inside any sub folders such as the Data directory when copying the files. Hope this fixes your issue.
Hey i followed this step by step and when I used the F4SE loader or any of the other launching options in the root directory a black screen appears for a moment then it closes. same thing when I tried to launch through vortex
Make sure you are using the version of the F4SE I linked in the description for 1.10.163. The author of the script extender updated their script after I released this video.
Fallout 1.10.163 had some cc* files such as "ccFSVFO4001-ModularMilitaryBackpack - Textures.ba2" so I think you should delete those files before merging the downloaded depot folders or you might be deleting files downloaded. Either that or you should merge the downloaded depot folders a second time to replaces required files you just deleted
Make sure to use the FO4 Script Extender version I linked in the description. Also the downloads can take awhile make sure they fully complete downloading. It can take awhile depending on your internet.
You are correct this is only for the base game and some of the DLCs included with the steam version. Check the description for the reddit link to all depots if you need the additional DLCs. Apologies I forgot to mention that in the video.
I wanted to ask, is it normal for Fallout 4 to say "This save relies on content that is no longer present" after booting up the game after following your steps? Am I still able to play on this save file?
So, my game runs again, but I have weird issues with textures not showing up, like fire is blocky and prismatic. What did I do wrong?? Is one of my depot files corrupted? Do I need to grab the HD texture pack depot? I just used the ones on the first part of the list.
That is a good question? Did you previously have the HD Texture pack installed before downgrading? Or a texture pack mod? You may need to reapply the texture mod if that is the case or you could try to download the HD texture pack depot however I personally like to use third party textures.
@@circuitscore I figured that part out at least. It was an issue I was having with one of my drives, and I was foolishly trying to transfer the largest depot over in pieces. Gotta move it over all at one time... my bad. Now I seem to be having issues with the DLC in a spot or two. I'm going to try to download and copy over those depots as well, hopefully it will be fixed. Thank you for this guide though, it DID fix my install for the most part.
If you are still having issues with the DLCs you could try and redownload the depots as well. I provided a link in the description to a reddit post with additional depot commands. Id make a backup first though just in case!
@@circuitscore I did just that and now my install works perfectly. Thank you for all your help my man. I'd def suggest anyone who uses this should 100% get all the DLC depots or there can be some major issues. Fortunately they're not even that big compared to the main game.
You will have to excuse the idiocy of this question for I am latterly trying to this for the very first time right this minute. When you say "root directory" which exact file are referring to? I understand root directory could be where the Fallout 4 game is steam/steamapps/common/fallout4. With the Creation Club and HD textures deploy lines, are these also added to the root directory as well? Probably a redundant question but I had to ask since I'm there. How did you copy past in console, this I'm unable to do so having to do this manually? download_depot 1946160 1946161 6928748513006443409 download_depot 1946160 1946162 3951536123944501689 These come up as missing license, so console will not download.
No worries so the root directory is just the first folder where fallout is located. Copy the files exactly how they are from each depot folder to the base fallout folder or root and copy and replace. To copy and paste in the console I used the windows shortcut copy CTL C and paste CTL V The creation kit and hd textures are optional and will only work if you have installed them on steam at some point prior. If you have not officially installed them from steam it will say there missing license when trying to download them from the command. Finally I apologize but I have not personally used the creation kit or HD Textures from steam so not 100% sure where to put these files as I currently use Vivid All In One off Nexus mods for my textures. Only reason I posted them here is because I had a request in the comments for those depot commands.
I will be doing a fresh install of Fallout4 1.10.984, launching it ounce to have all files activated and then do the down grader as per your video. Tried a down grader patch from Vortex with all required downloads and game wouldn't launch, plus comments are locked so no help there. If it/should work, do I just download mods through Vortex, get load order, deploy, then launch through Vortex. Or do I need to use the Fallout4Launcher.exe?. If this sounds correct or not fell free to correct me.
Disregard the last question, so the loader.exe is used to launch the game got it. how long do you have to wait for the last line ExecCommandLine to come up. I have all the rest complete.
Final and last question/s. Got the game downgraded thanks to you help which is much appreciated. I did try and start the game but like you said it crashed so I went back in and took out the CC files and was able to launch the game. Game version is 163.0. I have Creation Club content that is available in game version 984.0. Since I did this all from a fresh install and did not go any farther than the main title screen of the game. What steps are needed to be done in order to be able to use Creation Club content.? I did like you mentioned and save the CC files separately, so I remember to do that.
Noob question. I was using NMM(Vortex) to launch the game with mods. Now since the new fallout4_loader executable is their, does that make the NMM just the middle man to get the mods so they can run in game from just the fallout4_loader, or can the game also be launched through NMM having the correct F4SE installed in the manager? Any recommended mods I should get off the Nexus site i.e. address library etc. now that I've done the downgrade?
Hi mate I get the error: Failed to open: Data/F4SE/Plugins/version-1-10-163-0.bin...I've checked all the depot files none of them contain this? Any ideas?
I’m sure I’m doing something wrong here but I’m getting a pop up when I try to launch that says “SteamUser could not be located in the dynamic link library” I can’t seem to find any info online and I’ve down this process three times now and keep getting this same result. Any ideas?
Sounds like either your game is not fully downgraded or you are using a version of the Script Extender that is for the latest version of the game. Try to download the script extender from the link I provided in the description and try again.
When I launch Fo4 SE I get this error, any help? TIA "You are using Fallout version 1.10.163, which is out of date and incompatible with this version of F4SE. Update to the latest version."
im getting "procedure entry point SteamUser could not be located in dynamic link library" Probably because my steam_api64.dll is messed up. How can I redownload this particular file?
Sounds like you have a F4SE that is for a later version of the game. Download the F4SE from the link I provided in the description and replace the files. Hopefully that works.
@circuitscore figured it out. I was just downgrading the fallout4.exe. you have to downgrade the steamapi_64.dll as well. Did that and now it's working... However...some mods are causing infinite loading screen. I'm going through my mods 1 by frikking 1...to identify which one
hello, can anyone help? i was downloading the depots, and i waited, and left my pc running for a day, and came back, only 5 of them copleted. anyone know why? it aint my connection, its still stable, so i dont know why it aint completing.
I’m new to modding and I followed these steps to a T but it won’t add the exe file only a file named f4se_loser and when I click that it gives me an error page saying I need to update to the latest version. Idk what to do at this point can someone please help
Sounds like you downloaded the wrong F4SE version. In the description I provided a link for the F4SE version you will need for 1.10.163. I think that will solve your issue.
I need help. On depot 435870, it wont download becausd it says its missing the license. What do i do? Is it dlc content? If it is i never bought that so is that file nessesary?
Some of those are DLCs so if you don't have that DLC not necessary to download for the downgrade. I have them listed in the description what they do. Reason I included them is because they are typically included with the game.
*IMPORTANT:* If you are trying to install Fallout London or similar mods, set your files to "Read Only" AFTER you install the mod. Setting them to read only before will cause the mod to be denied.
Im not sure I had to do this when I installed Fallout London. Just be careful to not accidently update your game since the steam DRM kicks in when launching Fallout.
@@circuitscore Say how can that be i used the Downgrader Patch from Nexus and than my Fallout 4 was on 1.10.163, but when i loaded my Mods i always played with FO4 kept Crashing by the Intro Video of the Game on and on. I am already frustrated. Any Idea, also when i downloaded all Depots and moved it into the Fallout 4 Folder and than i started with the correct 1.10.163 F4SE the Game Crashed.
Sounds like you are using multiple downgrade processes. If I were you I would try to start from scratch. You could update your game and and then try to downgrade again using my video tutorial or you could rebuild a copy of the downgraded game. Instead of replacing the files just combine all of the depots together and see if you can get the game to launch. Only downside with this method is if your previous installation had any mods installed you will have to redirect the mod manager such as vortex to the game directory and re enable all of your mods. I would highly recommend using a mod manager if you are not already.
@@circuitscore Yea i had even Steam messed up, so i uninstalled all Steam and FO4 clean Install and now + your downgrade Tip Fo 4 runs like Speedy :D TYSM
not sure whether its cuz of the downgrade or not but everytime i try to launch the game (fresh install and files verified) it gives me the error code: "application load error 3:0000065432" absolutely no idea of whats causing it. any tips would be appreciated unless they're the common "restart your computer" or even "reinstall steam and the game" i have tried it all.
I've tried to do some digging on this. There doesn't seem to be a end all be all answer to solve this issue but some have said their Anti Virus was interfering. Others mentioned running the game in windowed mode fixed it.
@@circuitscore I've seen all those and have tried. I eventually broke down and factory reset my computer. that fixed it at the cost of all my files being deleted :( must've been a windows problem
Hey, man, this was incredibly useful. However, an issue occurred. When I attempt to launch it from the F4SE loader, it says the F4SE version is incompatible with version 1.10.163. I made sure it was the right version of F4SE, though, through Nexus's manual file download. If you have any ideas or fixes, please respond. Other than that, thanks a ton.
Try to download the F4SE from the link in the description of the video. The direct link has been unlisted from the files tab however the direct archive link is still active.
Those last 3 depot commands include DLCs that came with the GOTY edition. If you dont have that DLC it will mention license missing. Try to downgrade without those files. It should still work.
Hi! I did exatly as you told in the video, but after I try to start a new game it crashes. I don't know wht is the cause! I use AAF and other gun and outfit mods. PLEASE HELP!!!!
I would try to disable AAF and see if you have the same issue. Also make sure you are using the correct script extender. It was updated after I released this video. I have the archive link in the description of the video.
@@circuitscore I tried everthing but it's not working :( I gave up deleted the whole game, and mods I used FUCK BETHESDA can't leave alone a fucking 10 years old game. I'm so dissapointed and sad.
Great video thanks, much appreciate the commands listed below it also. Easy enough to copy and paste to the console. I take it the HD texture pack linked is there in case someone wants to add that..? Also the CC content, is that not needed for the .163 build to run..? Thanks EDIT: The download links for the CC are not working. They are needed I guess a the UFO4 patch needs that content to b installed.
@@circuitscore That's true. But you can use the CC content from the NG build with the older 163 build, you just need a mod to help with that. That way you get to enjoy all the CC content in the old build. I have just done that.
Hey there, is there any reason that the .exe file isn't showing up as such? I had tried over and over and I keep getting a file labeled "f4se_loader" no .exe though. Also, whenever I run that file I am met with the error "Could not find Fallout 4.exe" Any help would be awesome!
I think I figured it out, make sure you copy paste those files in the first folder for Fallout 4 and not the root directory one. Should be the folder that has 2 launch applications listed.
That is strange. I just tried downloading it again from the download link I put in the description of the video for the script extender version that works with 1.10.163. When I extracted the files from the 7zip archive there was a f4se_loader.exe inside. Try to redownload from the link I put in the description and try again. Additionally those files should be extracted to the root directory of the installation folder that Steam pointed to. Make sure to "replace" files in destination as well.
go where its downloaded and find the f04 exe folder. right click it press properties. go to the details tab and itll say what version your game is that it the f4se version you need. profit
Hi! For some reason some of the .dll files in the the third depot file won't paste into fallout 4 it keeps saying that the folder is open elsewhere but i have nothing opened :(
Strange. Try to exit out of steam and make sure now tasks are running related to steam and try again. If that does not work try a fresh reboot and try again. If you have a mod manager open that could be what is causing that error as well.
Man Im new to fallout modding (as in ive never done it once lol) and ofc when I wanna try to do it tod manages to fuck everything up and make it worse. but anyhow, i probably will not end up doing it right and just give up till theres a perm fix. How long did it take skyrim modders to recover? Update: didnt work, didnt bring me to the right location ig even after sitting for an hour letting it download... that sucks.
Were you able to get it to launch? Make sure to use the F4SE I put in the description as the old version for 1.10.163 has been archived for some reason on Nexus.
I've had this happen once before. I unfortunately had to start from scratch and rebuild my entire game folder without replacing the files. Just put all the depot files into a single folder and overwrite everything to make a fresh copy of the game downgraded. Then add the script extender. Make a backup of your current fallout folder first just in case. Hope this helps.
Make sure all of the download depots confirm they have downloaded. I didn't show it in the video to keep it short but some of them can take awhile as its essentially just redownloading an older version of the game.
Please all, if you want to keep your language in the game, just use these links :
Polish
download_depot 377160 393880 8378357397609964253 ----- Fallout in Polish
download_depot 377160 435876 6475533526946306248 ----- Automatron Polish
download_depot 377160 435887 1696734609684135531 ----- Far Harbor Polish
download_depot 377160 393890 1765554658221186452 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop Polish
download_depot 377160 404097 3040241873036299160 ----- Nuka World Polish
Japanese
download_depot 377160 393884 3455288010746962666 ----- Fallout 4 Japanese
download_depot 377160 404091 6756984187996423348 ----- Automatron Japanese
download_depot 377160 404093 1398706778481280442 ----- Far Harbor Japanese
download_depot 377160 393894 284738489375199037 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop Japanese
download_depot 377160 404096 2951208112779014496 ----- Nuka-World Japanese
Italian
download_depot 377160 377166 783101348965844295 ----- Fallout 4 Italian
download_depot 377160 435874 9032251103390457158 ----- Automatron Italian
download_depot 377160 435885 545294059663977441 ----- Far Harbor Italian
download_depot 377160 393888 4182964460983125860 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop Italian
download_depot 377160 377169 2112185424871906435 ----- Nuka-World Italian
Portugese-br
download_depot 377160 393882 7540680803954664080 ----- Fallout 4 portuguese-br
download_depot 377160 435878 8276750634369029613 ----- Automatron portuguese-br
download_depot 377160 435889 3739447432423498108 ----- Far Harbor portuguese-br
download_depot 377160 393892 1388883862084490494 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop portuguese-br
download_depot 377160 404094 2888111047071072771 ----- Nuka-World portuguese-br
German
download_depot 377160 377166 6854162778963425477 ----- Fallout 4 german
download_depot 377160 435873 2207548206398235202 ----- Automatron german
download_depot 377160 435884 1583726361179064237 -----Far Harbor german
download_depot 377160 393887 4458604458983717666 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop german
download_depot 377160 393897 1357704281835463005 ----- Nuka-World german
Spanish
download_depot 377160 377168 7717372852115364102 ----- Fallout 4 spanish
download_depot 377160 435875 2953236065717816833 ----- Automatron spanish
download_depot 377160 435886 6337694505107499720 ----- Far Harbor spanish
download_depot 377160 393889 7553859846726526417 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop spanish
download_depot 377160 393898 8573679706590820412 ----- Nuka-World spanish
Traditional Chinese
download_depot 377160 393883 6742459130628608886 ----- Fallout 4 traditional chinese
download_depot 377160 435879 367504569468547727 ----- Automatron traditional chinese
download_depot 377160 404092 6806984433357643395 ----- Far Harbor traditional chinese
download_depot 377160 393893 442593679549850747 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop traditional chinese
download_depot 377160 404095 3169890264626778200 ----- Nuka-World traditional chinese
French
download_depot 377160 377165 7549549550652702123 ----- Fallout 4 French
download_depot 377160 435872 5590419866095647350 ----- Automatron French
download_depot 377160 435883 8148702710057205377 ----- Far Harbor French
download_depot 377160 393886 4075502974578231964 ----- Vault-Tec Workshop French
download_depot 377160 393896 4271967849859961419 ----- Nuka-World French
Pinned! Thank you for posting this.
Unfortunately, my language isn't here. So I'll go to look for another downgrade method.
just yours links or all the link in description + yours ?
Also can't forget this big help right here
My depot files aren't popping up it says there are no files @@circuitscore
Thanks man gonna follow this. I hate the fact that Bethesda keeps touching their old games.
No Problem and also agreed! There is no reason these games should be receiving any updates at this point.
Yeah cant make anything new that is great soo they keep ruining the ones that work.
This game has been my Prozac to the real world. Coming up on 5000 hrs. of game play. Bethesda can lick my left n-t for its updates. The modding community has kept this game alive for longer than the base game could ever had hoped for. Thank you!! your fix worked perfect.
Its a great game with mods! Yeah there really was no reason for them to update the PC version of the game. The increase of FPS on console was nice but thats about it. Glad it worked!
Thank you so much man, my game was crashing on launch because of their shitty update I was going to give up and yet in less than 10 minutes everything was fixed ! thanks again
How was this able to work for you when the f4se_loader doesn't show up as a .exe
@oscarperspective That's what I like to hear. Happy to help! @sirwadsontoast5928 try to download the script extender from the link in the video description.
@@circuitscore I did exactly that.
Thanks man, really big thanks for the video! Cut my whole modded setup shut, but now Ive restored it, I appreciate it!
No problem happy modding!
after so many failed guides, this is what saved me after two days of anger, thank you
You are most welcome! Happy modding!
You're a champion! I've downgraded Steam games before but this time I had already downloaded the old depots, overwrote the new version with them, set the .acf to read only and was still getting a CTD on launch. None of the other tutorials I found said that you had to delete the CCC to stop the crashing and it looks like that's exactly what I was missing. Thank you so much!
I do what I can! Yeah that is a crucial step to getting it to launch. Happy modding!
Used this Tutorial like 7 times, & Directed 4 other people towards this one. Really clear & super useful guide. Thank you so much.
That's what I like to hear!
Thank you so much. Worked even with the new next gen 2 update. I didn't even have to reinstall any mods other than F4SE. Thanks!
Besthesda just want war
That is good to hear! I was just testing this out as well if it works with Update 2. Thank you for confirming and happy modding!
Just what I was looking for, great job on making all commands copyable
Thank you! No problem. It drives me crazy when youtubers dont put the commands in the description for their viewers.
Straight forward, No complicated downloads. Thanks man.
You got it! Happy modding.
I have found one problem with this. After going through your FANTASTIC tutorial, if I use the f4se loader, it will not launch my game. It tells me I need to upgrade my game. However, if I load the game through the normal fo4 launcher, it now tells me I have the downgraded version and loads with now problem. This is the tutorial EVERYONE should watch. If you are planning to load fallout london, it is based on the .163 version. I would just like to say, you are a hero for this video CircuitScore
Appreciate the kind words! Yeah the mod author of the F4SE updated to the latest version after I released the video. I have linked the archive download of the correct F4SE version to use in the description.
@@circuitscore Thanx for the guide and thanks for the heads up. I think this comment should be pinned.
Thank you for the tutorial and links! I had to downgrade to install Fallout: London and this worked perfectly!
No problem! Glad it worked well for Fallout London!
thank you for this, just made it work and even kept all my mods :)
Glad it worked! Happy modding!
When I start the game with the "fse_loader" (it doesn't have the exe for some reason), the game starts but its just a black screen with the "press any buttoN" green text at the bottom. I used the right version of the script extender so I'm unsure what's causing the issue
I created this video before F4SE was updated for the latest version. Try to Redownload the F4SE I linked in the description of this video and see if it will launch.
I've followed the steps to the best of my knowledge, and I am still unable to launch the game. The error code I have is "The procedure entry point SteamUser could not be located in the dynamic library C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Fallout4.exe". Also in the command window it says "Couldn't inject DLL".
My internet sucks majorly so I would prefer not to try this again a second time, what could the issue possibly be?
Did you download the F4SE version from the description? The newest version on Nexus doesn't work with 1.10.163.
Worked like a charm, and i only needed 6 files. ty very much.
That's what I like to hear!
the second command doesn't work, it says Depot download failed : error writing chunk for Meshes.ba2
I will look into this! Do you have enough space on your PC?
It really pisses me off that they continue to add updates knowing full well they will break thousands of players saves. I used to enjoy using a couple of their CC packs. Most notably Slocums Joe and Arcade. Now it seems if i want to use a majority of the amazing mods that became standard must haves in my load order, i can't have the CC items with them. It's one or the other.
Fking Bugthesda man. Never have i love/hated a company so hard, and i grew up in the era when Konami could do no wrong. That's saying a lot lol.
Saved my modded minutemen playthrough, thanks a ton!
No problem! Glad I could help!
Thank you SO much! I have had it with this lousy update!
No problem!
Thanks so much for this. Just used this to downgrade so I could install Fallout London lol. Very easy guide!!
Glad to hear it worked for Fallout London mod! About to give that a go myself.
Excellent video and well explained, got the game running with my mods again. :)
Great to hear! Happy modding!
Hello, thanks for the video. Now i hace a problem. I'm spanish and i got the game in english, why is that? maybe because the depot files are in english version? Thank you, could be a solution?
Hello! Please check out this mega depot file thread on reddit. You are correct you will need the Spanish version of the depot commands. Happy modding!
new.reddit.com/r/fo4/comments/1ccxyxb/pc_players_here_is_a_guide_on_how_to_rollback/
@@circuitscore TY !
I dont get a f4se_Loader.exe. It just says f4se_loader and when i try to run it, it says "Couldn't find fallout4.exe".
Is you anti virus possibly messing with the file? I tried to search for your issue and this seems to be a common issue but I couldnt find a definitive fix for it. The closest fix I could find was within this reddit thread from 4 years ago. Hope this helps. new.reddit.com/r/f4se/comments/gcw7ga/can_not_find_fallout4exe/
@@circuitscore Nah, he probably didn't have enough space on the C Drive. The download stops in this case incomplete. Copying incomplete files in root game folder will then throw that error.
I'm having the same issue, any luck?
Just downloaded F4SE and it said I was running fallout on a older version so it wouldn’t let me play :/
same problem i'm having
I found out how to fix it, underneath the downloads there’s one called ‘old files’ click on it and download that one
@@FedExR- thanks this worked for me 🙏
I put a direct download link to the F4SE version you will need in the description.
Wanted to stop and say absolute champ right here. Much love my guy.
Appreciate it! Happy to help.
Not sure what i missed but still getting
You are using Fallout version 1.10.163, which is out of date and incompatible with this version of F4SE. Update to the latest version.
Hey there sounds like you downloaded the wrong F4SE for a later version. Download the F4SE I have linked in the description and it should work.
PLS let me mention that at the Fallout 4 Script Extender you need v. 0.6.23. from the old files, the new v7.0 files are for F4v.984
Thank you for the vid really helped.
That is correct! I made this video before the script extender was updated. I have the archive download for the correct version in the description. Thanks for watching and happy modding!
just got back into my fallout 4 faze so to speak and completely forgot about the update earlier this year and it started to update, thus fucking up my mod list and even the ability to play the game, thanks for youre help :D
No problem! Glad you got it working 😎
Thank for this, friend. Though, I don't technically need this because I have a backup of Steam before that Next Gen fiasco BS, its nice you labeled what is what, because I actually swapped out all my OG FO4 textures with Luxor's HD pack and want to download them back just in case XD
No problem! Yeah I also have a fresh backup just in case that I can transfer between computers. I need to check out Luxors HD textures. That was the next thing I was going to do is make a list of some solid visual enhancements for the game.
Brother. Thank you!!! I have been playing Fallout 4 since launch and finally got a gaming laptop and it runs just fine modded but I finally built a higher end gaming pc and was excited to mod until the update. I have some time off work and this was my first attempt at downgrading. Thank you so much man!!! Can finally enjoy FO4 as intended! Time to get modding! Also subbed! 🫡
Happy I could help! Yeah man Fallout is one of my staples. Idk why they had to mess it up with that update. Glad it worked though. Happy modding!
Thanks dude, dont need to desintal you'r mod with this method it's the best
No problem!
this is pretty much the most perfect guide achievable. wow. great job!
Thank you! Worked pretty hard on this one trying to get straight to the point while keeping it as short as possible.
Thanks, I did everything from another video and it worked but he didn't tell me know to stop it from automatically updating again, so here I am.
No problem. That's one of the most important futureproofing steps!
i keep getting an error message saying unable to load this plugin, incompatible runtime version 1-10-163-0? i could have sworn i followed the steps exactly >.
Make sure to download the Script extender from the link in the description of the video. For some reason the author archived this download for version 1.10.163
@@circuitscore I forgot to say I figured out my problem, it was a mod called 'reduced load times' or something very similar. Disabled it now works properly
@@shiftyshutinBeen there before. Its always one rogue mod that's the issue haha.
most underrated yt ever, i cannot thank you enough.
I do what I can! Thanks for watching.
how do i downgrade back to v1.10.980? i have all my mods downloaded on that version and now the game wont launch with 1.10.163
I found the depot files for 1.10.980 from a Reddit user. I posted them in the description. Make sure to back up your game before proceeding as I have not tested these personally since I am running 1.10.163.
hey I'm experiencing a problem with my booting of the game it's saying "REL/IDD8.h(42) not found" and it's apparently being caused by "Bakawaitanywhere.dll" do you know how to help? or have i somehow messed up so badly that i have to start again?
edit the issue still persists even after uninstalling "BakaWaitAnywhere"
Make sure to use the F4SE version I have linked in the description. They updated it after I made this video.
@@circuitscore ok thanks i will
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I followed it and then went to add the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch you link in the description, but you can't use the UFO4P without the Creation Club content that we have to delete in order to downgrade. Is there another bugfix mod that you recommend?
If you use the Unofficial Patch for 1.10.163 it will work without the creation club content. I put a link to the archive in the description.
@@circuitscore Thank you!
Another quick thing that I found. I used this guide back in May when next gen first came out with no issues, but as of today (ironic given the significance of the date), at least for me, if you try to install F4SE manually, running the .exe won't work. You should let Vortex install the correct version of F4SE for you and it'll work just fine.
So you downloaded the F4SE from the description that I posted and it wouldn't load? Ill have to do some testing on it this weekend.
I can't copy and paste, it's making me type everything out. It gives me the error for the second one.
Use the CTRL C (copy) and CTRL V (paste) shortcut on your keyboard and you will be able to copy and paste it.
I have very little knowledge of how to manipulate game code and stuff like this. But after watching this video, I feel as if I just hacked into Bethesda's main frame. 😁 Thank you for explaining!
Hahaha no problem. Glad I could help.
Thanks for your help. Sometimes slow down for us older guys... lol
No problem! I was trying to keep it short and to the point without dragging on haha.
Works PERFECTLY Thank you!
That's what Im talking about. Glad it worked!
Question: If I had begun this process post update and downloaded the most recent of all the mods, including the ones that had updated for the next-gen compatibility does that mean they won't work with a downgrade and I need to go back to older versions of the mod in order for this downgrade process to work? I'm not even sure this makes sense, this all happened on one of my first attempts at modding my game. I was following The Midnight Ride guide and this has turned into an absolute nightmare. Maybe I should just wait for the F4SE to be updated and keep all my updates? That seems to be what causes my game to crash. It doesn't recognize F4se being in my root folder even though it is.
Was the guide for 1.10.163 versions of the mods or for a higher version? If you are using a mod manager and have the original zip files you can drag and drop them into your game profile and reinstall all of your mods if its a fresh install. If the mods are already present then this downgrade process should still work. Just replace the files from the depot download and run your mod manager and the mods should all work as long as your have the correct F4SE for 1.10.163 and the mods are compatible. I would however HIGHLY recommend backing up your game directory just in case anything goes wrong you have a point to restore to.
I did it, used the right F4SE, and now my fo4 won't run at all... time to uninstall, reinstall, and try again I guess.
Make sure all of the depot files download. I didn't show it in the video for the sake of keeping the video short but one of those depot commands takes awhile to download.
Perfect video and explained very well! I downloaded everything following your video, used the F4SE you linked and deleted the cc files, but when I launch the game it freezes at the "press any key" screen as soon as I press any key. I've had no success trying to fix it... The next gen update works of course but wheres the fun in that? Any ideas what to try next?
Hmm should have worked. Did you launch the game from the script extender exe? Not from the fallout exe.
@@circuitscore I did, I ended up digging through my backups to find a pre-nextgen copy and was able to clean out the mods from there so I had a clean copy of pre-next gen. Really not sure why your method didn't work 100% but I still appreciate your guide!
Been wanting to play Frost after a 2 year hiatus from Fallout 4.
Only learned recently about Bethesda fuckup. But glad you showed me the solution, thank you.
No problem! Happy to help!
Wanted to hurt myself by modding fo4 again and noticed that that the commands to download the automatron and wasteland workshop threw up errors and apparently steam just Decided I didn't own the dlc anymore so thank you todd and steam very cool
Yeah I've seen that pop up more frequently lately. Hopefully you got it working!
update: remembered that this was a problem for me at one Point so I just sailed the seas and now it's fixed
Download failed.
Depot download failed : error writing chunk for "C:\Users\angel\Games\steamapps\content\app_377160\depot_377163\Data\Fallout4 - Textures8.ba2"
Any tips?
Do you have enough space on your drive? This downgrade is essentially redownloading the entire game.
Depot 377163 never seems to finish downloading... wish a quicker way was around.
Nevermind. Just takes a good while.
Yeah you are essentially reinstalling the entire game so it takes awhile.
I made the mistake of downloading every single line in the description and wondered why the script extender didn't work. I had to re-download the first list, like an idiot. lol It wouldn't have been that big a deal if I had simply copied the files instead of moving them and deleting the empty folders like the clean nut I am.
Oh yeah sorry I had a lot of request for different files that I have added to the description. Trying to keep it as clean as possible haha. Glad you got it working though!
@@circuitscore Yeah it works now. And then I find out that Fallout London will be releasing an auto-downgrader once that project is released. Doh! lol Well the hard part is done for me anyway.
@@Tall_Order That's a good idea for Fallout London! Good work around so all of their progress isn't lost because of this last update.
It wouldn't be a problem if Bugthesda didn't perpetually fk up their games with needless updates lol. I lost my entire modlist from last year, the Starlight drive in build, Sanctuary and Red Rocket. Good thing i uploaded videos. I'll always have those. Good excuse to get back into FO4 and rebuild i guess. 🤣
Idk what it is with this game and the fall season but i get that itch for FO4 and 76.
@@EQOAnostalgia Oh hi, I didn't expect you here. :D
Right now I'm going through the old arkham games.
The next gen upgrade is really bullshit, tons of mod have ruined. Thank you for the way to reverse
Agreed. This game was untouched for years and of coarse they decide to update it years later. No problem though glad it worked and happy modding!
I am really computer retarded! This is the best and most simple explanation I have seen with a minimal amount of mod downloads. Well done and thank you for making it easy to understand. People often forget that the people looking for a video like this are not super computer savvy in the first place! Thank you! I am going to try this method and let you know how it goes!!!!
😂 Thank you! I tried to keep it as short and to the point as possible. Hopefully the downgrade goes well!
@circuitscore I still failed to get it right. But the part where you speed through the file copying is what I screwed up on. I think you have a different version of windows. My copy file mechanic does not look the same. And getting the game launcher to copy was really difficult.
@@angusoldwolf295 My computer is running windows 11. Windows 10 should be similar for the file copy.
@circuitscore It does not at all look the same on my PC for some reason. I did delete the whole FO4 file(s) and start over with a clean install. It looks like if I stick to mods that you can download from the game options for mods and all is working fine. That does limit my mod options. If it starts to crash again I will update this comment in case anyone else is having the same issue.
Marry me! What tripped me up is the top download is 7.2 f4se and errors out as the wrong version. I tried both but the creation club crap was the problem. Many thanks
Haha. I added the correct f4se version to use associated with 1.10.163 in the description since the author decided to for whatever reason archive that download. Let me know if it doesn't work!
1:47 how do i know the download finish? Ive check the app_377160 file is 28.2GB so its done right?
In the steam command window it will confirm when each depot download is complete. Its essentially redownloading the entire game so it could take awhile depending on your internet speed.
Important:
Had the same crash problem after downgrading, like some people here.... i just removed all .ba2 files with cc, but there are also some .esm files with cc that needs to be removed!
After that everything worked perfectly!
Good to know! Which esm files so I can update the guide?
Thanks CircuitScore. I followed your instructions and have successfully screwed my copy of Fallout 4 to the point where I have to delete it and re-install it! What the hell is a root directory!?
The root directory is the main folder of the game that houses the rest of the files and sub folders. When copying the files make sure you are not inside any sub folders such as the Data directory when copying the files. Hope this fixes your issue.
Hey i followed this step by step and when I used the F4SE loader or any of the other launching options in the root directory a black screen appears for a moment then it closes. same thing when I tried to launch through vortex
Make sure you are using the version of the F4SE I linked in the description for 1.10.163. The author of the script extender updated their script after I released this video.
Fallout 1.10.163 had some cc* files such as "ccFSVFO4001-ModularMilitaryBackpack - Textures.ba2" so I think you should delete those files before merging the downloaded depot folders or you might be deleting files downloaded. Either that or you should merge the downloaded depot folders a second time to replaces required files you just deleted
Should work fine removing the files I mentioned in the video. I would back them up somewhere just in case.
I did this and now my fallout 4 wont open at all, is there any way to fix it?
Make sure to use the FO4 Script Extender version I linked in the description. Also the downloads can take awhile make sure they fully complete downloading. It can take awhile depending on your internet.
If you have all the DLCs I think you are missing some steam depot's for example steam depot 435881 is for EnglishFallout 4 - Far Harbor english
You are correct this is only for the base game and some of the DLCs included with the steam version. Check the description for the reddit link to all depots if you need the additional DLCs. Apologies I forgot to mention that in the video.
I wanted to ask, is it normal for Fallout 4 to say "This save relies on content that is no longer present" after booting up the game after following your steps? Am I still able to play on this save file?
That is 100% normal. It is referring to creation content that is no longer there. Should load just fine.
Did everything to the letter... won't work when I copy and paste, something else just comes up
Try using the copy paste shortcut CTRL C (Copy) and CTRL V after highlighting the text.
@@circuitscore did that, doesn't show up properly
So, my game runs again, but I have weird issues with textures not showing up, like fire is blocky and prismatic. What did I do wrong?? Is one of my depot files corrupted? Do I need to grab the HD texture pack depot? I just used the ones on the first part of the list.
That is a good question? Did you previously have the HD Texture pack installed before downgrading? Or a texture pack mod? You may need to reapply the texture mod if that is the case or you could try to download the HD texture pack depot however I personally like to use third party textures.
@@circuitscore I figured that part out at least. It was an issue I was having with one of my drives, and I was foolishly trying to transfer the largest depot over in pieces. Gotta move it over all at one time... my bad.
Now I seem to be having issues with the DLC in a spot or two. I'm going to try to download and copy over those depots as well, hopefully it will be fixed.
Thank you for this guide though, it DID fix my install for the most part.
If you are still having issues with the DLCs you could try and redownload the depots as well. I provided a link in the description to a reddit post with additional depot commands. Id make a backup first though just in case!
@@circuitscore I did just that and now my install works perfectly. Thank you for all your help my man. I'd def suggest anyone who uses this should 100% get all the DLC depots or there can be some major issues. Fortunately they're not even that big compared to the main game.
You will have to excuse the idiocy of this question for I am latterly trying to this for the very first time right this minute. When you say "root directory" which exact file are referring to? I understand root directory could be where the Fallout 4 game is steam/steamapps/common/fallout4.
With the Creation Club and HD textures deploy lines, are these also added to the root directory as well? Probably a redundant question but I had to ask since I'm there.
How did you copy past in console, this I'm unable to do so having to do this manually?
download_depot 1946160 1946161 6928748513006443409
download_depot 1946160 1946162 3951536123944501689
These come up as missing license, so console will not download.
No worries so the root directory is just the first folder where fallout is located. Copy the files exactly how they are from each depot folder to the base fallout folder or root and copy and replace.
To copy and paste in the console I used the windows shortcut copy CTL C and paste CTL V
The creation kit and hd textures are optional and will only work if you have installed them on steam at some point prior. If you have not officially installed them from steam it will say there missing license when trying to download them from the command.
Finally I apologize but I have not personally used the creation kit or HD Textures from steam so not 100% sure where to put these files as I currently use Vivid All In One off Nexus mods for my textures. Only reason I posted them here is because I had a request in the comments for those depot commands.
I will be doing a fresh install of Fallout4 1.10.984, launching it ounce to have all files activated and then do the down grader as per your video.
Tried a down grader patch from Vortex with all required downloads and game wouldn't launch, plus comments are locked so no help there.
If it/should work, do I just download mods through Vortex, get load order, deploy, then launch through Vortex. Or do I need to use the Fallout4Launcher.exe?.
If this sounds correct or not fell free to correct me.
Disregard the last question, so the loader.exe is used to launch the game got it. how long do you have to wait for the last line ExecCommandLine to come up. I have all the rest complete.
Final and last question/s. Got the game downgraded thanks to you help which is much appreciated.
I did try and start the game but like you said it crashed so I went back in and took out the CC files and was able to launch the game. Game version is 163.0.
I have Creation Club content that is available in game version 984.0. Since I did this all from a fresh install and did not go any farther than the main title screen of the game. What steps are needed to be done in order to be able to use Creation Club content.?
I did like you mentioned and save the CC files separately, so I remember to do that.
Noob question. I was using NMM(Vortex) to launch the game with mods. Now since the new fallout4_loader executable is their, does that make the NMM just the middle man to get the mods so they can run in game from just the fallout4_loader, or can the game also be launched through NMM having the correct F4SE installed in the manager?
Any recommended mods I should get off the Nexus site i.e. address library etc. now that I've done the downgrade?
Hi mate I get the error: Failed to open: Data/F4SE/Plugins/version-1-10-163-0.bin...I've checked all the depot files none of them contain this? Any ideas?
Make sure to download the F4SE linked in the description of the video. For some reason the version required for 1.10.163 is already archived.
@@circuitscorethis just did it for me the thank you 🙏🏽
Question, after my game is running on the old gen ver, can i delete all those Depot Files i copy and pasted? or do i still need those to run the game
Yes you can delete the depot files that it downloaded after you copy the files over.
I’m sure I’m doing something wrong here but I’m getting a pop up when I try to launch that says “SteamUser could not be located in the dynamic link library” I can’t seem to find any info online and I’ve down this process three times now and keep getting this same result. Any ideas?
Sounds like either your game is not fully downgraded or you are using a version of the Script Extender that is for the latest version of the game. Try to download the script extender from the link I provided in the description and try again.
@@circuitscore alright I’ll give that a try, thanks
When I launch Fo4 SE I get this error, any help? TIA "You are using Fallout version 1.10.163, which is out of date and incompatible with this version of F4SE. Update to the latest version."
Is your f4se updated to the next gen version?
@@penguinthreehundred I downloaded the files for f4se from Nexusmodand put it in the directory, I miss anything?
Make sure to use the link in the description of the video. This download is the FOSE version specifically for 1.10.163
im getting "procedure entry point SteamUser could not be located in dynamic link library"
Probably because my steam_api64.dll is messed up. How can I redownload this particular file?
Sounds like you have a F4SE that is for a later version of the game. Download the F4SE from the link I provided in the description and replace the files. Hopefully that works.
@circuitscore figured it out.
I was just downgrading the fallout4.exe. you have to downgrade the steamapi_64.dll as well.
Did that and now it's working...
However...some mods are causing infinite loading screen.
I'm going through my mods 1 by frikking 1...to identify which one
I did this and it works well but my problem with it is that the game only opens a small windows and not full to the screen. How do i fix this?
Sounds like you need to open the fallout launcher and adjust the graphics setting prior to launching from the F4SE exe.
@circuitscore I got it figured out. All I did was open the F4SE exe through mod organizer.
hello, can anyone help? i was downloading the depots, and i waited, and left my pc running for a day, and came back, only 5 of them copleted. anyone know why? it aint my connection, its still stable, so i dont know why it aint completing.
nvm, all of them showed up in the files, just not at the console
Yeah they will download to the depots steam directory you need to navigate to.
I’m new to modding and I followed these steps to a T but it won’t add the exe file only a file named f4se_loser and when I click that it gives me an error page saying I need to update to the latest version. Idk what to do at this point can someone please help
Sounds like you downloaded the wrong F4SE version. In the description I provided a link for the F4SE version you will need for 1.10.163. I think that will solve your issue.
I need help. On depot 435870, it wont download becausd it says its missing the license. What do i do? Is it dlc content? If it is i never bought that so is that file nessesary?
Some of those are DLCs so if you don't have that DLC not necessary to download for the downgrade. I have them listed in the description what they do. Reason I included them is because they are typically included with the game.
*IMPORTANT:*
If you are trying to install Fallout London or similar mods, set your files to "Read Only" AFTER you install the mod. Setting them to read only before will cause the mod to be denied.
Im not sure I had to do this when I installed Fallout London. Just be careful to not accidently update your game since the steam DRM kicks in when launching Fallout.
I had problem that I use Mod Organizer 2. And everytime I Run through the F4SE. It just crashg the moment it boot up.
Did you download the correct F4SE? I put a link in description of the version you need off Nexus. Its currently archived for some reason.
@@circuitscore I found the problem. It's some file from DATA. It's fixed.
I have succesfully downgraded, but I cant get my MCM to work even after reinstalling it with the correct version of the mod, any ideas?
Only thing I can think of is maybe try to reinstall the F4SE. Are you using the one for 1.10.163 that I posted in the description?
@@circuitscore no worries I got it working now, thanks anyway
I loaded those Depots moved them over to my Fallout Folder started the Game and it CRASES on and on and on. Why? IDK.
Make sure to download the F4SE I linked in the description. The current one on Nexus was updated after I made this video and does not work on 1.10.163
@@circuitscore Say how can that be i used the Downgrader Patch from Nexus and than my Fallout 4 was on 1.10.163, but when i loaded my Mods i always played with FO4 kept Crashing by the Intro Video of the Game on and on. I am already frustrated. Any Idea, also when i downloaded all Depots and moved it into the Fallout 4 Folder and than i started with the correct 1.10.163 F4SE the Game Crashed.
Sounds like you are using multiple downgrade processes. If I were you I would try to start from scratch. You could update your game and and then try to downgrade again using my video tutorial or you could rebuild a copy of the downgraded game. Instead of replacing the files just combine all of the depots together and see if you can get the game to launch. Only downside with this method is if your previous installation had any mods installed you will have to redirect the mod manager such as vortex to the game directory and re enable all of your mods. I would highly recommend using a mod manager if you are not already.
@@circuitscore Yea i had even Steam messed up, so i uninstalled all Steam and FO4 clean Install and now + your downgrade Tip Fo 4 runs like Speedy :D TYSM
not sure whether its cuz of the downgrade or not but everytime i try to launch the game (fresh install and files verified) it gives me the error code: "application load error 3:0000065432" absolutely no idea of whats causing it. any tips would be appreciated unless they're the common "restart your computer" or even "reinstall steam and the game" i have tried it all.
I've tried to do some digging on this. There doesn't seem to be a end all be all answer to solve this issue but some have said their Anti Virus was interfering. Others mentioned running the game in windowed mode fixed it.
@@circuitscore I've seen all those and have tried. I eventually broke down and factory reset my computer. that fixed it at the cost of all my files being deleted :( must've been a windows problem
When i execute f4se_loader, the screen shows up black and then it goes away. I followed all steps
Did you download the correct F4SE? I put a link in description of the version you need off Nexus. Its currently archived for some reason.
Is there any way to get Creation Kit back??? the download depot doesn't recognize the files.
I will look into it. It appears that older versions of creation kit can no longer be downloaded :/
Hey, man, this was incredibly useful. However, an issue occurred. When I attempt to launch it from the F4SE loader, it says the F4SE version is incompatible with version 1.10.163. I made sure it was the right version of F4SE, though, through Nexus's manual file download. If you have any ideas or fixes, please respond. Other than that, thanks a ton.
Hmmm that is odd. Try the link I added to the description for F4SE.
@@circuitscore Thanks, I will try. (It worked. Should be good from here!)
I have it downgraded but every time I try and launch it it says I’m using and outdated version that is incompatible with F4SE am I missing something?
Try to download the F4SE from the link in the description of the video. The direct link has been unlisted from the files tab however the direct archive link is still active.
what do i do
download_depot 377160 435880 1255562923187931216
Depot download failed : missing license for depots 435880
Those last 3 depot commands include DLCs that came with the GOTY edition. If you dont have that DLC it will mention license missing. Try to downgrade without those files. It should still work.
Yea I’m gettin the same error.
It won’t let me copy the 4th command
hi there, i got the same problem with download_depot 377160 377163 5819088023757897745 - but have all of the DLCs installed.
just looked it up, i bought the season pass back in the day^^
Hi!
I did exatly as you told in the video, but after I try to start a new game it crashes. I don't know wht is the cause! I use AAF and other gun and outfit mods. PLEASE HELP!!!!
I would try to disable AAF and see if you have the same issue. Also make sure you are using the correct script extender. It was updated after I released this video. I have the archive link in the description of the video.
@@circuitscore Okay I will try disable AAF f4se exact same as you told.
@@circuitscore not WORKING same issue vithout aaf and other mods.
@@circuitscore I tried everthing but it's not working :( I gave up deleted the whole game, and mods I used FUCK BETHESDA can't leave alone a fucking 10 years old game. I'm so dissapointed and sad.
Great video thanks, much appreciate the commands listed below it also. Easy enough to copy and paste to the console.
I take it the HD texture pack linked is there in case someone wants to add that..? Also the CC content, is that not needed for the .163 build to run..?
Thanks
EDIT: The download links for the CC are not working. They are needed I guess a the UFO4 patch needs that content to b installed.
Hey there the CC content is not needed for .163 to run. I added the UFO4 version associated with this version of the game link in the description.
@@circuitscore That's true. But you can use the CC content from the NG build with the older 163 build, you just need a mod to help with that. That way you get to enjoy all the CC content in the old build.
I have just done that.
@@Vimes. Oh cool. Happen to know what the mod is called that you used?
@@circuitscore Backported Archive2 Support System
I can't link it as my post will get auto deleted for having a link.
Nexus
Hey there, is there any reason that the .exe file isn't showing up as such? I had tried over and over and I keep getting a file labeled "f4se_loader" no .exe though. Also, whenever I run that file I am met with the error "Could not find Fallout 4.exe"
Any help would be awesome!
I'm having that same issue. I hope he responds
I think I figured it out, make sure you copy paste those files in the first folder for Fallout 4 and not the root directory one. Should be the folder that has 2 launch applications listed.
@@taylormeholchick746 Just tried doing it and I get a pop up that says "Fallout 4.exe - Entry Point Not Found"
That is strange. I just tried downloading it again from the download link I put in the description of the video for the script extender version that works with 1.10.163. When I extracted the files from the 7zip archive there was a f4se_loader.exe inside. Try to redownload from the link I put in the description and try again. Additionally those files should be extracted to the root directory of the installation folder that Steam pointed to. Make sure to "replace" files in destination as well.
go where its downloaded and find the f04 exe folder. right click it press properties. go to the details tab and itll say what version your game is that it the f4se version you need. profit
Dumb question: Is the process still largely the same if I run the game/script extender through Vortex?
Yes it will work the same as long as you replace the game files where Vortex is point to.
Hi! For some reason some of the .dll files in the the third depot file won't paste into fallout 4 it keeps saying that the folder is open elsewhere but i have nothing opened :(
Strange. Try to exit out of steam and make sure now tasks are running related to steam and try again. If that does not work try a fresh reboot and try again. If you have a mod manager open that could be what is causing that error as well.
@@circuitscore I restarted my PC and then I was able to do it again! Thank you!!
Man Im new to fallout modding (as in ive never done it once lol) and ofc when I wanna try to do it tod manages to fuck everything up and make it worse. but anyhow, i probably will not end up doing it right and just give up till theres a perm fix. How long did it take skyrim modders to recover?
Update: didnt work, didnt bring me to the right location ig even after sitting for an hour letting it download... that sucks.
Were you able to get it to launch? Make sure to use the F4SE I put in the description as the old version for 1.10.163 has been archived for some reason on Nexus.
@@circuitscore I got it all to work! then somehow i broke the modpack, uninstalled the game (like a dumbass) and now im back here again :D
After downgrading is your mcm and looksmenu working ...need help😢
I have not yet installed the looksmenu. Mostly download QOL mods and visual mods. Ill look into it!
What if i don't have any of the DLC? I keep getting errors on those dlc depots
If you do not have the DLC depot you do not need to download them. Apologies forgot to mention that in the video.
My game is still crashing even after doing everything it won’t even start could you help?
I've had this happen once before. I unfortunately had to start from scratch and rebuild my entire game folder without replacing the files. Just put all the depot files into a single folder and overwrite everything to make a fresh copy of the game downgraded. Then add the script extender. Make a backup of your current fallout folder first just in case. Hope this helps.
Too complicated for me.. im not an pc buff so i pass on my favourite game but cool that there are people out there fixing Bethesdas crap
You got this! Its not super hard. Its pretty much just downloading the old files and replacing them.
Sir,you are a saviour.
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Thanks a bunch brother, Bethesda the only game company I know where their player base cringes when they release a new update xD
Hahaha yeah they are very good at ruining a perfectly stable mod list.
when i try to run f4se_loader to lunch is says couldnt find fallout . exe .
Use the link I posted in the description for the F4SE. It was updated after I made this video. Should work with the version I posted.
followed everything game just keeps crashing
Make sure all of the download depots confirm they have downloaded. I didn't show it in the video to keep it short but some of them can take awhile as its essentially just redownloading an older version of the game.