Common Bugs & Fixes

Encountering bugs in Fallout 4? This guide covers common issues like Perk bugs, weapon mod glitches, power armor problems, and more, with friendly advice to help you fix them.

Common Bugs & Fixes in Fallout 4

Hey there, Wastelander! So, you've jumped into the Commonwealth and are running into a few snags? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. Fallout 4 can be a bit quirky sometimes, but most of these issues are pretty manageable. Let's walk through some of the common bugs you might encounter and how to get around them.

Game Mechanics Bugs

Perk Bugs

• Pain Train: This perk can sometimes stop working entirely after a while. It's a bit of a bummer when your power armor charge just doesn't do its thing anymore.
• Robotics Expert: On PC and Xbox One, when you're using a scope in first-person view, the activation range for this perk can extend as far as you can see. This was actually fixed in patch 1.5, so if you're on an older version or haven't updated, you might still see this.

Weapon Mods & Crafting Glitches

• Bypassing Perk Requirements (PC): This is a bit of a sneaky trick. If you want to craft a weapon mod or item but don't have the required perk, you can try this: select the mod, press 'E' (or your interact button), and quickly move your mouse to select another mod simultaneously. If you time it right, you can bypass the perk check and craft it. Be careful, though!
• Modding for Instability (PC): Similar to the above, you can sometimes put mods from one weapon onto another. This can lead to some wild results, like putting a MIRV launcher mod on a minigun. While it sounds cool to fire Mini Nukes rapidly, it can make your game unstable and potentially crash it. Proceed with caution!
• Missing Items/Perks for Crafting (PC, PS4, Xbox One): Ever go to craft a weapon mod, build an Automatron, or modify armor, and the game tells you you're missing items or perks, even when you're sure you have them? This can be super frustrating. Sometimes the game might even show you have more of a resource (like 5 aluminum) than you actually do (like 3). A workaround is to use the 'Tag for Search' option; it should still highlight the resource you're short on, even if the count seems off.

Power Armor Bugs

• Aggressive NPCs with Targeting HUD (PC, PS4, Xbox One): If you're wearing Power Armor with a Targeting HUD, you might find that NPCs suddenly become hostile when they shouldn't. This has been reported during conversations, particularly around Kellogg and during the quest 'Long Time Coming'. Sometimes, just taking off the Targeting HUD before interacting can help.
• Glitched Power Armor Station (PS4): This one's a bit weird. Sometimes when you try to access a power armor station while wearing power armor, you'll be ejected from it, but the game will still think you're inside. You'll have full power armor functionality, but you'll look like you're standing outside. The usual fix for this is to load a previous save.

These are just a few of the common hiccups you might run into. The Commonwealth is a big place, and sometimes things get a little janky. Keep an eye out, and don't be afraid to reload a save if something feels really off. Happy exploring!