Yes. And you can install those manually. Mod authors have extracted the Creation Club content from the new update and backported it to 1.10.163. You get the Enclave armor, the Hellfire Power Armor, and the new weapon skins without the performance penalties.

The (the "Next-Gen" update) has sparked a lot of debate, but here’s why it’s actually making the Commonwealth better:

players consider it superior for modding compared to the newer "Next Gen" (NG) updates (v1.10.1984 and later) Nexus Mods Forums Why Version 1.10.163 is Often Preferred For PC players, staying on or downgrading to

Many modders reported that 1.10.163, combined with modern stability fixes like the Buffout 4 mod, provides a near crash-free experience compared to earlier or later, less stable versions. 1.10.163 vs. The 2024 Next-Gen Update

Guiding you on how to set up for this specific version.

Patch 1.10.163 focuses on stability, bug fixes, and gameplay polish across quests, UI, and performance. It addresses known crash triggers, quest progression blockers, NPC and companion behavior, and several visual/audio issues to improve overall playability.

: Major projects, such as Fallout: London, were specifically designed to run on the 1.10.163 framework.

On the surface, the patch offered exciting new features: native applications for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, performance and quality modes targeting up to 60 FPS, official widescreen and ultra-widescreen support on PC, and a host of free Creation Club items. It also introduced several bug fixes and new quests, including the "Echoes of the Past" Enclave questline and the "When Pigs Fly" makeshift weapon quest.