Fallout 4 rumored to get a paid Creations system overhaul in upcoming update

Claims are circulating online that Bethesda’s decade-old RPG, Fallout 4, will receive a major update, introducing mods via its Creations system offering that has already made its way to other titles by the developer.

The news was reported by YouTuber JuiceHead, known for his videos on Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and an established figure in the Fallout modding community. JuiceHead had also previously accurately predicted the Creations system's implementation in Skyrim before it officially rolled out in December 2023.

The Creations system, currently available in Starfield and Skyrim, allows users to browse, purchase, and download paid or free mods, including Quests, NPCs, items, and more. According to JuiceHead, Fallout 4’s press build has seen updates on SteamDB’s changelog. 

Furthermore, Bethesda has reportedly been testing new features in a closed Steam beta, suggesting that the Creations system could launch around the game’s 10th anniversary or the premiere of the 2nd season of the highly-rated Amazon Prime TV show.

Bethesda’s Creations system, an overhaul of the Creation Club launched in 2017, was met with a lukewarm reception initially by modders and gamers alike, but saw multiple updates over the years that make it a formidable platform for publishing content. The Creation Club involved Bethesda working closely with modders, while Creations allowed modders to release content with less oversight from the developer. 

In 2015, Valve introduced a paid mods system for Skyrim via the Steam Workshop. This move sparked significant backlash from modders, as they received only 25% of profits from sales. But the revamped Creations system has been better received by the Fallout community. However, there are concerns about the use of AI to create new mods or character models for Fallout 4.

The Fallout TV series drove an influx of new and returning players to try out Fallout 4 and Fallout: New Vegas. Amid the release of the TV series and the next-gen update, Fallout 4’s player count surged to 187,468 concurrent players on April 28, 2024, while the 15-year-old Fallout: New Vegas attracted 45,134 concurrent players on Steam.

Conversely, total conversion mods like the free-to-play Fallout: London mod have been met with widespread praise, despite bugs and technical issues.

The mod, not backed by Bethesda, as reported by Team FOLON, had been in development since 2019 and was released on July 25, 2024. The initial release date of the project was pushed back due to Fallout 4’s next-gen update coinciding with Fallout: London’s launch. Fallout: London also received a VR update on May 28, 2025.