Fallout: New Vegas 1.2 console, PC patch released

Sean Ridgeley - Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:07pm (PST) 3 Favourite (0)

Ready to go for all

At long last that "comprehensive" patch Bethesda mentioned awhile ago is here, and surprisingly, for PS3 gamers first, for once. PC and Xbox 360 gamers will have to wait until early next week, when it is expected to hit on those platforms. Bethesda says the PC version was delayed slightly for last minute checks, but that version and the 360 version should be good to go for Monday.

The patch contains the interim fixes PC players received recently (most notably for save issues), in addition to improvements to virtually all other aspects of the game including the PipBoy, Hardcore mode, reputation, skills, and so on, and finally, a heap of quest fixes.

Check the source for the full list, and download the update through PSN now. For everyone else, we'll let you know when the update is live next week.

Update: the PC patch is now live; 360 version should still be coming early this week.

Update: New Vegas Script Extender has been updated. Get it here.

Update: the 360 patch is now live. Bethesda says, "If you're running into issues still, try rolling back to a previous save before issues started setting in."

Source: Bethesda Blog

Alternate Source: Bethesda Softworks forums

Sections: Microsoft Consoles, Console Games, PC Games, Sony Consoles

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ILUVCITY Dec 10, 10

Thank god they've fixed these problems
Staff

1 thumbs!

RabidChinaGirl Dec 10, 10

Finally, I'll be able to continue the game.

Edit: Also, excellent choice in screenshots.
Staff

2 thumbs!

Wolfwood Dec 10, 10

I think they promised to tweak the energy weapons in this new patch so that they pack a little more punch as opposed to feeling nerfed compared to the trusty ol' guns. Was kinda hoping for a more detailed list of what exactly was fixed, but interesting to see Hardcore mode and perks on the list.
Staff

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chautemoc Dec 10, 10

Agreed -- detailed list is really needed. But I suspect they abbreviated it because it would be too massive otherwise.
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Moop Dec 10, 10

So, now we can continue the game after completion?
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Machienzo Dec 11, 10

Still missing a few bugs here and there I've noted. Ironically ones that I actually had to fixed up myself in small community mods.
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Moop Dec 11, 10

Machienzo, slightly off topic but do you use Fallout Nexus with your mods?
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Resilience Dec 11, 10

Moop, the game's chances of being opened are pretty high in some outlooks, but this is a patch, not DLC.
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Machienzo Dec 11, 10

Moop, I do use Fallout Nexus for my mods yes.
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Moop Dec 11, 10

It's a handy site I must admit, I used it a lot when I used to mod Oblivion (TES Nexus).
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THM Dec 11, 10

I shall not play Fallout: Vegas without this patch....
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sly Dec 12, 10

I had very few problems before this recent patch. Now the game is close to unbearable. My game now locks up constantly and I've lost Boone and Rexx. I sent them to 38. They're not at 38, vault 22 or anywhere. Bethesda... thanks but no thanks...
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Ari Dec 12, 10

No Ed-E fix? Shame.
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chautemoc Dec 13, 10

quote sly
I had very few problems before this recent patch. Now the game is close to unbearable. My game now locks up constantly and I've lost Boone and Rexx. I sent them to 38. They're not at 38, vault 22 or anywhere. Bethesda... thanks but no thanks...
Starting a new game might be advisable for such a comprehensive patch.
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Honor Dec 13, 10

About to start playing it again so this is good news
Staff

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Wolfwood Dec 13, 10

NVSE (New Vegas Script Extender) for PC mods will also probably be broken for the time being, because of the big game update. That means mods that use it (like the Readius Pipboy replacer) won't work either, at least until NVSE gets updated too!
Staff

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chautemoc Dec 13, 10

^Yes, it is. Good catch. Should be updated within 24 hours as usual, and I'll update here as usual when it's ready.
Staff

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chautemoc Dec 14, 10

NVSE has been updated. Link in article.
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dave1000988 Dec 14, 10

After the update, I liked that ED-E's upgraded shot looked like the Gauss Rifle shots. Up until the game froze on me after 15 minutes, which I'm guessing is a part of the ultra cool update. It used to only freeze after an hour of play. Must be some new government initiative to limit video game playing.
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Unforgiven Dec 16, 10

I installed it even though I didn't encounter any bugs prior to installation, only a handful of glitches.
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George2 Dec 17, 10

The patch only helped once I installed the game, so it's good I have a 250GB HDD otherwise I would probably sell FNV