Bethesda is re-packing Fallout 4 for its 10th birthday. The Anniversary Edition folds in all six DLCs, more than 150 Creation Club buts, and a new Creations Hub baked into the game. It's out 10 November on PC, PS, and Xbox, with a Switch 2 port due in 2026. Handy timing, as the Fallout TV series returns in December.

What’s actually in the Anniversary Edition

The pitch is simple: everything, plus a cleaner way to add more.

• Base game + six official add-ons (Automatron, Far Harbor, Nuka-World, Wasteland/Contraptions/Vault-Tec Workshops).
• 150+ pieces of Creation Club content bundled.
• New in-game Creations menu to browse mods and curated content.
• Built on the current-gen update rolled out last year.

Bethesda says the Anniversary Edition is the “definitive” way to play Fallout 4. The notable change is the Creations interface, which should make finding and installing content less of a faff than the old split between the Mod menu and paid Club items. If you left the Commonwealth years ago, this is a cleaner re-entry point.

Release dates and platforms

You don’t have to wait long — unless you’re on Switch 2.

• 10 November 2025: Digital release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
• 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 version.
• No physical edition confirmed at time of writing.

Expect the game to unlock late evening in the UAE on 10 November, given global rollouts for digital launches. We’ll update if Bethesda confirms a local store page with AED pricing, but for now it’s digital-only across platforms.

What the Creations hub changes for players

Mods and curated content get a proper front door.

• Single menu for paid and free creations.
• Easier discovery for pro and fan-made add-ons.
• Ships with 150+ Club items already included.

Creations isn’t just a store. It’s an integrated browser that aligns Fallout 4 with what Bethesda did in Skyrim and Starfield, bringing both free mods and premium bits into one place. That should reduce the “which menu was that in?” headache and help surface the good stuff, from survival tweaks to cosmetic packs.

Why Switch 2 in 2026 matters (and what to plan for)

A full-fat Bethesda RPG on a Nintendo handheld is still a big deal.

• First mainline Fallout on a Nintendo console.
• 2026 release window gives Bethesda time to tune performance for hybrid play.
• Storage will be a factor; Switch 2 titles lean on microSD Express for speed.

If you’re in the UAE and eyeing the Switch 2 version, budget for faster storage. Nintendo’s new console leans into microSD Express cards, which behave more like tiny SSDs. We’ve explained how they work and why they’re required for some games in our microSD Express guide for Switch 2, and we’ve tracked local stock like Lexar’s 1TB microSD Express card in the UAE. Both are worth a read before 2026 lands.

The TV show tie-in effect

Bethesda is clearly timing this around the show’s return.

• Fallout Day announcement lands a few weeks before Season 2 on Prime Video.
• Season 2 is set to revisit the Mojave and New Vegas.
• Expect a player bump around the premiere

Season 1 gave Fallout 4 a massive second life on PC and consoles. With Season 2 due in December (The Verge lists 17 December), it’s sensible to ship the bundle now so new fans have one clean buy. Keep an eye on our UAE streaming guides to see when Prime Video flips the switch locally — our monthly Prime Video round-ups are a good bookmark.

What’s included in Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition?

The base game, all six official DLCs, more than 150 Creation Club items, and a new in-game Creations menu for mods and curated content.

When does it release in the UAE?

Digital versions on PC, PlayStation and Xbox unlock on 10 November 2025. Switch 2 follows in 2026. Regional store pricing hasn’t been confirmed.

Will my old saves and mods work?

Bethesda hasn’t detailed save/mod compatibility in today’s announcement. Expect current-gen save carryover on the same platform, but treat mods with caution until Bethesda and mod authors confirm updates. (We’ll update when official guidance drops.) Inference based on prior updates.