Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Switch 2 Update Adds DLSS and Improves Performance

Bethesda has launched a new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition with DLSS support and additional stability improvements. DLSS is applied to the 40 FPS and 60 FPS modes in Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, according to the patch notes for the new update.

Read up on the patch notes below, via Bethesda:

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Switch 2 March 26 Update Patch Notes

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam. Pre-orders for the physical code-in-box edition of Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition for Switch 2 will open on April 28.