Mods for Skyrim and Fallout 4 coming to PS4

Maybe the backlash Sony got changed their decision? Who knows, but it looks like Fallout 4 and Skyrim will be getting mod support on the PS4, Skyrim first. And also when the PS4 Pro releases, Skyrim will be rendered in native 4K

Source: https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game/mods-and-4k-coming-to-ps4-for-skyrim-and-fallout4/2016/10/04/221

"You will not be able to upload external assets with your PlayStation 4 mods, but you will be able to use any assets that come with the game, as most mods do."

Hmm... Sounds like the dispute that hitched the original implementation was a copyright issue.

So no Macho Man voices?

Well that sucks.

What about Xbox One does that support external assets for mods? Sounds like PS4 could end up with a pretty limited selection for both games. Both consoles are crap for mods compared to PC obviously, but PS4 could end up the worst of the lot. I'm pretty sure 'most mods' don't use assets that came with the game, any graphic based mod seems to be off the menu for a start.

Nice. More options for gamers.

@blueinheaven: yeah, I think the consoles will end up with a very limited mod. And if gamers wanted mods, I would say they should get the PC version to begin with. Though I also understand the feeling of those who play on consoles and want mod support, and there is nothing wrong with having more options

Last I checked, yes, the Xbox One version supports external assets, as I did see a few graphics mods mentioned in the gaming press a few times. With 900 MB storage limit (I don't know if they increased it), and some of the assets like sound files being off-limits due to their proprietary format, the PS4 version was already looking likely to be the runt end of the modding fun. This confirms it.

But yeah, if you really want mods, the PC version is still the way to go; no storage limits, extra tools and script extenders.

Seems a bit late for that.

Edit: native 4K support? Neat!

Well, according to some cows, this doesn't matter one bit.

Although maybe now it does

Oh look. They seem to be taking the approach of "let them test it" like I thought.

So now certain lemmings/wannabe hermits can stop acting like Sony was so stupid to never let mods on PlayStation.

Eh? Who's testing what?

Finally some common sense and gamer friendly thinking. Sounds like a hamstrung version of mods though?

4K native is good news for Pro gamers.

Wait.. FO4 on PS4 does not have mods yet?

Weren't they suppose to be released months ago?

@blueinheaven: There was a thread a little while ago about how Sony sucks and one main reason was bc they didn't allow mods.

I said I bet Sony was just letting MS test the waters to see how it worked out first before they dove into it.

There was a certain lemming/wannabe hermit that of course cried foul and stayed on the Sony sucks train.

Basically I was just saying Sony would let mods on the PlayStation and I didn't think it would be that far down the road. Whether or not they specifically are doing what I said i don't know.

But I would think it was somewhere in Sony's reasoning.

they were but sony said no. now apparently they changed to yes after backlash, but will be very limited. No deadpool armor for PS4 players

I think there is more to it than that. For example, turning Fallout into a game where everyone runs around nude, just to give an example.

It would not be a copyright issue, but these big companies just don't want to be associated with stuff like that.

Same with Overwatch porn, whatever floats peoples boat, it's not really a copyright issue, it's a matter of association.

Nice. So lems can stop pretending that they were gonna buy this on PS4 and then cancelled their fake preorders.

I don't think it's anything to do with MS, more like Sony controlling what goes on their console. They don't want content they can't control, Bethesda were probably saying well that's just not how mods work hence the standoff.

Their compromise is really quite pathetic. None of the mods that are really popular on PC will qualify for PS4 because they don't use the assets that come with the game, kind of the whole point of modding. So I don't think it's unfair to state that in this particular stance Sony does indeed suck quite badly.

The easy way around that is have someone say yes or no to mods based on content which I think is fair enough. Isn't that what MS are doing for the Xbox One? I'm sure they've banned adult mods. If they can do it so can Sony.

@blueinheaven: I still believe it's a stepping stone.

Look how long it took to get The Beatles on iTunes. Both are more or less the biggest in their respective fields and it wasn't until a few years ago.

@quadknight: still doesn't change he fact that PS4 users are still treated as second class citizens for mods. XB1/PC get the privilege of having more

They need to step a bit faster. Skyrim is coming out on PS4 soon with (allegedly) native 4K support for the Pro and that's probably why Sony are relenting slightly thinking this could be a big plus point for the PS4 Pro but it just isn't nearly enough.

Bethesda are doing all the giving here and getting next to nothing back from Sony. This is what happens when suits who don't play games make all the big decisions.

That....I fully agree on.

I guess Sony isn't actually the devil anymore.

"You will not be able to upload external assets with your PlayStation 4 mods, but you will be able to use any assets that come with the game, as most mods do."

The best mods are those that are fully created by modders..so this statement is kinda bullshit

WTF?

yup..sony were just sitting back and waiting MONTHS after mods hit the xbox one for it to "test the waters". Nevermind the fact that they devs had to fight them to for it and even went on record giving the press detailed reasons as to why fallout 4 still didn't have mods on the PS4. Even now mod support will still be weaker compared to the xbox one.

@daniel_su123: I couldn't care any less about mods on consoles. IMO if you're trying to mod on consoles you've already failed. Get a PC.

PS4 owners may get treated as second class citizens for mods but at least they still get exclusive games. Xbone owners are second class when it comes to games, the thing that actually matters.

Its been a long day. I jumped the gun on this one.

@quadknight: what you define exclusives is a term that no longer applies anymore to consoles. Exclusives on specific consoles is a declining market. The future of exclusives is something like Xbox Play Anywhere. So no exclusives is not a benefit if you're force to be stuck on one device. The ONLY reason why you say exclusives to one form factor is because it you're a Sony fanboy.

Not being able to use external assets makes mods almost useless. No texture mods, no new meshes, no sounds / music.

Releasing this information is purely to drive sales on Skyrim Remastered.

What's the point of using mods when you can't use proper mods on a console? And by proper i'm not referring to nude mods lol.

4K skyrim? I've got to see this.

Well, you can use any in game assets to make mods, so cheats, play as an NPC, extra NPCs, god mode, etc are available.

You just wont have any of the creative stuff like new weapons and sounds, new creatures, craftable ammo, etc

no external assets=no interesting mods

Win.

You Lemmings are butthurt because Sony actually has exclusives. The hardware upgrade is no different than a PC.

Funny enough, I'm in a Anime community on another site, Overwatch has capture the Anime culture, we get lots of Tracer's anime pics and I can tell you now, Overwatch hentai, yeah, whatever floats your boats people and anything goes, no copyrights issues. I just think that Sony doesn't want to get backlash from SJW when it comes to Skyrim nude mods since I was guilty of doing my own mods back on PC 2011.

what about schlongs of skyrim? very essential and immersive mod

You are saying you are behind all these nude mods ?

Thanks for the Tomb Raider nude mod back in the 90s :P

Oh stop with your damage control. Just because PS4 is crap and can not do mods do not act like they are not great on Xbox One for damage control.

I admit PC is better but there are thousands of mods on Xbox One. So just because PS4 can not do it at all and maybe in the future it is some gimped version do not act like the PS4 or Xbox or even close. This is just another example of how the Playstion fails.

Here are just the mods I have for FO4, and mind you there are 3982 mods for Xbox

2 new radio stations that only play music.

another radio station that also adds a voiced companion

unlimited building and 99 settlers for a players area.

A green mod that adds plant life everywhere and it is pretty drastic. No more dead earth everywhere.

3 different mods that add new areas for exploring in buildings that were normally closed off.

Sanctuary looks pre-war which is pretty cool

The modern weapon mod which is awesome. So enjoy cranking your laser musket while I used my Scar smg or fully modded Light machine Gun.

two different character texture mods

2 performance enhancing mods

a patch mod that obviously patches the game in areas

2 clothing mods

A mod that allows you to not have to attack your own settlements in Nuka-World DLC

A mod that adds new quests - which I will delete after I am done and download the others that add new quests.

A mod that makes buildings lite up that were not before to give it a more worldly feeling.

All that and I am only around 2/3 the way through so plenty more space for more.

There are some crazy mods but I am more the type to stay lore friendly.

As far as the game BS you said, Xbox just got Forza Horizon which is doing great across the board and soon Gears which is getting glowing previews. What new game is the PS4 getting? Let me guess some $15 jrpg called NoOneCaresAbout 15.

@R4gn4r0k: Anytime my friend :P

Sony didn't change their minds. Bethesda just changed the implementation to fit Sony's rules aka, no external assets.