Fallout 4 Patch 110163 Portable !!hot!! 〈Verified × FULL REVIEW〉

It looks like you’re asking about the features included in Fallout 4 patch version 1.10.163 — specifically in relation to a portable version (a repack or modified executable not requiring the Steam launcher).

Here’s a breakdown of what patch 1.10.163 introduced (the last major update before the “next-gen” patch in 2024), and notes on portability. fallout 4 patch 110163 portable

On a new computer (no Steam required except first launch)

1. Plug in USB drive.
2. Run E:\PortableGames\Fallout4_110163\f4se_loader.exe directly.
   • If Windows complains about missing MSVC runtimes, install VC++ Redistributables 2015-2022 (portable version exists on GitHub).
3. The game will use save files from E:\PortableGames\Fallout4_110163\Saves\ (if you configured MO2/INI to do so).

Performance and Stability

User benchmarks consistently show:

• 1.10.163: Stable 60 FPS on mid-range hardware, minimal stutter in Downtown Boston.
• 1.10.980+: Increased CPU overhead, new shader compilation stutter, and occasional audio desync.

Step 3: Launching the Game

Since this is a "Portable" executable, you do not launch it through Steam (doing so will likely make Steam verify the original files and overwrite your patch). It looks like you’re asking about the features

1. Go to your Fallout 4 folder.
2. Double-click Fallout4Portable.exe.
3. The game should launch immediately without requiring a Steam login.

Fixing "Steam is not running" error

Since 1.10.163 still expects Steam, you have two choices: On a new computer (no Steam required except first launch)

1. Log into Steam on the host PC (no need to install the game) – Steam background service satisfies the check.
2. Use a Steam emulator (like Goldberg Steam Emulator) – drop steam_api64.dll and config into game root. This is technically a crack, but legal for personal portable backups of games you own.

Method 3: Manual Backup from a Friend

If you have a friend with an unupdated Steam copy:

• Zip their Fallout 4 folder (excluding .blob files).
• Copy to your machine.
• Apply the NoSteam EXE (patched Fallout4.exe version 1.10.163).