Fallout: New Vegas Patch brings massive world optimizations

DSOGaming writes: "Bethesda announced that a new, massive patch will be released alongside the release of the latest DLC Pack, Old World Blues, for Fallout: New Vegas. Old World Blues is slated for release on July 19th, while this new patch will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC between now and Thursday."

[zinkabassy]

I really liked it,.. Thought it was an better fallout experience overall,.. Than it fucked up my saves for the second time,.. and I sold it (PC),..
It is probably fixed by now,.. Might get it off steam if it is cheap or get a PS3 version second hand,..

[BigBoss07]

I think Fallout:NV went more back to the routes of the Fallout series by bringing it back to the west as well as making your choices in the story more open as well.

Fallout 3 was really my favorite though because it was a scripted narrative in an open world setting. Plus, Liam Neeson was your Dad. How cool is that?

[Swiggins]

I kept wanting old Liam to say his line from Taken....

That would've been funny. =D

[Eiffel]

I wish Liam Neeson was my dad...

[Swiggins]

We all do....We all do.

[zeeshan]

I just got Fallout New Vegas (PS3) for $10 from Bestbuy!

[NukaCola]

New Vegas is brilliant. Fallout 3 was the ultimate shock and awe for the franchise, but the story was linear. I loved it and the entire experience was amazing. I really think FNV did a lot more with immersing you in the game though. You had a short path you were set on but then it just continues to open up to so much more. The factions make the game so diverse. You aren't set on one path and you have so much to choose. Nothing is black and white, it's all subjective. NPCs have their own stories and quests, the seemingly right choice could inadvertantly me the worst decision. It's more about survival thatn Fallout 3. You aren't just on a journey anymore, you are really out their making your own destiny.

The bugs are inexcusable so fixing them is key. I hope with the new engine on Skyrim and maybe the idTECH5 used to, we can see flawlessness in the furute of all Bethesda (I do give mad props to Obsidian for creating a worth FO game) titles, because regardless of the issues that come with, they produce some of the most rewarding and immersive experiences in gaming.

[Lifendz]

Reading the comments and I can't believe they still haven't fixed the bugs on the console version of the game. I was waiting for the game of the year edition to drop before I picked this up, but it sounds like the game is so broken it may not be worth it.

[Denethor_II]

I think you just missed the Stem summer sale where it was £8. I think it's £20 now.

[mugoldeneagle03]

Has New Vegas for $10, so I'm sure you can find it dirt cheap elsewhere as well.

Or wait a little longer and just pick up the GOTY edition

[ToastyMcNibbles]

Its funny you mention about the saves thing. Just last night I was playing (PS3 version) and I encountered a saving bug. I tried to save and the game froze. Thought it was nothing but it kept happening. Deleted some old save files and that sorta helped. Now all of a sudden the game won't boot up at all. All I get is a black screen and nothing else. It wouldn't even prompt me to update the game.

I did everything I could do. Delete the game data utility, the DLC, restoring the PS3 default settings and even exchanged the game thinking maybe it was the disc. Still no luck. I can't play New Vegas anymore on my PS3. I had no choice but to exchange it for the Xbox 360 version. Imagine my frustration as I've put 80 hours of playtime into it. Now I have to start all over.

[showtimefolks]

the ps3,xbox360 version for 9.99 i am not sure about pc

[Anon1974]

I love the game. I loved Fallout 3, but like Fallout 3 I hate that this is buggy as hell still. Crashed on me 3 times last night on my PS3 in about a 2 hour gaming session. Seriously, wtf? I can't remember the last time I had a game other then Fallout3 or New Vegas crash my PS3. I don't even know if it's ever happened.

Edit below: 20 hours? I wonder if I need to uninstall the data and re-install? Anyone tried this and find it effective on the PS3?

[Pintheshadows]

I had a smooth experience on PS3 for about 20 hours. But then it started crashing all over the shop. However I still really enjoyed it and felt it expanded on 3 very well. It's almost to much. I enjoyed the variety though. Obsidian gets a raw deal far too much.

I'm looking forward to a new Fallout game utilising the Skyrim engine.

Also I appear to have shed a bubble.

@keith. That sucks man. I'm aware I was lucky to go that long but after it got real bad. I gave up one night as it crashed 3 times. Fallout 3 was worse me. On one of my playthroughs it crashed every time I looked at the Citadel wether I was across the river or fast travelling to it. Walking backwards toward it worked but looking at the door automatically froze the game. Funny stuff.

[keith-ps3]

u got lucky mine started crashing 2 hours into it i have 7 hours in that game its to messed up for me to return maybe this big patch will fix everything

[kaveti6616]

I bag on Obsidian all the time because I feel that they don't do their own thing most of the time, and when they do they just make mediocre experiences.

Like with Alpha Protocol, some people here who played it will say it's a great game but I thought it was mediocre. It's not terrible, but Obisidian never rises to the challenge.

They tend to make sequels to successful IPs, like with Kotor and now Fallout.

And a lot of people on here said that they felt New Vegas had a better story and better writing (dialog) but I've been playing it for about 15 hours and I haven't come across anyone who has said anything interesting.

And the ammo creation mechanic seems to fall flat. I don't understand what I'm supposed to do. I went to a work bench and a reloading bench and I make the products from whatever I've collected and it's not real ammo.

[Moragami]

Got the PC version a couple weeks back on D2D for $12.50. Love it even more than the first, and really glad to hear this patch is on the way, but even so, I can't say I've encountered any bugs yet.

[ELinktricTears]

basically the patch we've been waiting for!

[Paradicia]

That's a hell of a list. I've only recently got into New vegas, so this is good to hear.

[joydestroy]

that is a ginormous list of fixes/updates!

[Kevin McCallister]

Excellent timing too. I just picked this up two days ago for $9.99 at Best Buy and it's great other than the 2 or 3 times it froze up on me.

[GodsHand]

I don't see the goodsprings xp exploit fix, so basicly you could still level up to the max, and have a butt load of ammo, and leather armor before you even really start the game, and get double the perks.

[Moragami]

That's an easy one. Don't use the exploit, and play the game as intended. Want God mode? Use the exploit. Definitely not something that should be high on their list of fixes.

[barb_wire]

Just announce the GOTY version already..

[J@D]

dont u meaning the complete edition / ultimate edition?

[theonlylolking]

Same here. I only buy games by bethesda after the GOTY edition comes out.

Why?
1.That gives them enough time to fix the glitches
2.I get free DLC and the game at a low price
3.their games are not good enough to buy day 1 at $60

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I love the Fallout universe, but I've never experienced more bug ridden games in my entire gaming life, especially New Vegas. I had no problem with the original Fallout 3, but the game of the year edition needed some bed rest. New Vegas froze my system 3 hours into the game. I knew what I was in for as soon as that happened, but I couldn't have seen just how many freezes and frame drops were coming. I don't know how you release a sequel running on the same engine and have the same bugs that you fixed previously. It actually got so bad that I would turn it off and not come back to it. It shouldn't take nearly a year for a patch just to fix glitches. I almost had to force myself to finish this game, and I haven't touched out since. Don't even care about the DLC.

[Series_IIa]

I had a glitch last night where I couldn't turn with right thumbstick, it worked in the menus but not in game... Loaded it up and still wouldn't work, reset my console but still did it, luckily I had just started the Dead Money DLC and works fine after a deleted save.

Also, thats one hell of a list!

[Pillville]

I didn't see fixes for the bugs that are breaking these quests for me

We Will All Go Together
Wheel of Fortune
I Don't Hurt Anymore
Bye Bye Love

I hope they were fixed even though they weren't listed.

[Fade_Walker]

Perfect timing considering that Best Buy has New Vegas on sale for $10 for PS3 and 360.

[Koneesha]

It's only online for the PS3 version though. Just picked up the 360 one, and love it so far. :)

[Fade_Walker]

What? I picked up the PS3 version in store yesterday.

Maybe it varies by store?

[Ri0tSquad]

I picked up the PS3 version at a BB store, too. The price drop is in-store & online.

[Koneesha]

At my store it was 40 dollars still... LOL Odd

[MasterD919]

I see a lot of fixes but unfortunately they have touched things that weren't necessarily an issue such as repair kits can no longer repair to 100% condition...

A lot of it seems to be DLC-related as well...Hopefully this isn't the last update.

[Hazmat13]

im trying to get rid of the heads for those NCR contracts i still have motorrunners helmat thing and this will fix that?

[Johnny Jiron]

Dammit had my steam version set for auto update. Gotta wait for NVSE to update before I can play again. Its been working fine for me only hindered by the occasional crash. But then again I have mine heavily modded.
Finding myself playing New Vegas more than FO3 now. Used to play it on consoles before finally beefing up my PC. Saw each game on sale for $5-7 on Steam and GFWL and jumped on them right away. With the abundance of mods out there, this beast of a game may never end.

[No_Pantaloons]

Good to hear, ive been wanting to replay this for a few weeks now. I really wish all the dlc was out already tho. I like to beat games twice, once when it come out, then again when its "complete."

[falloutx]

Hopefully Fallout 4 is will have you play in California.

[Hazmat13]

with the engine thats powering Skyrim? HELL YA!! lol i wish....

[CrzyFooL]

I'm gong to rebuy the edition that comes with all the patches and DLC.

[Mikeyy]

I'm about half way through dead money for the first time.

This DLC is a PIECE OF SHIT. I hate it with a passion. I am sick and tired of these bulletproof ghosts, and having no fucking ammo. Dealing with Gas everywhere, and Speakers that make my colar beep, and hologram security programs.

Dead money is terrible. I hate it. Can't wait to finish this crap..

[Truth]

@Mikeyy I do agree with you there. Dead Money just didn't give me the same feeling the other DLC's gave me with Fallout 3. It's not terrible by any means, but I'm just not a huge fan thus far. Maybe I'll like it better the more I play since I'm only a couple hours in, but I'm more stoked about the other DLC's after playing it. I hope they'll be more worthy of my money.

[Mikeyy]

I havent played it in a couple days, as I just play Fallout every once in a while, while balancing my other games. I do own Lonely Hearts also.

I just don't understand this gimmick with dead money on how I have to run away from everything.. a speaker, I mean cmon.. It's just stupid and soo far away from what Fallout is. I can't wait to beat this turd and leave with my B.A.R. which so far seems like the only thing I'll get out of this DLC, and the extra 5 levels.

It was just pure annoying so far up untill you get inside the Casino. I spent 4/5 of the time using this weak ass spear and dancing around Ghosts, dodging their blows, so I can recharge AP and unleash an assualt that does nothing on them, Since I'm not melee specced at all. This DLC shoehorns you into melee, because theres no ammo anywhere, I have an empty .38 revolver, which does little damage anyway, and Once I got into the Casino I finally have some ammo for my Automatic Rifle. I havent played past that yet.

When I started the lightshow, and Saw all the ghosts swarm the street, I was just like "oh hell no" It takes me 3 mins to kill 1 f'ing ghost with this spear, and theres a 100 out there, So I ran past it all.

This DLC is just garbage.

Lonely hearts better not have any such gimmics. or thats it for NV DLC. I'm done.

[Mikeyy]

and I want to state for the record. that Lonely hearts was much better than Dead money, I have faith in future Fallout DLC again.

[J@D]

that's a huge list of fixes.... me like it :)

[rexbolt]

sure needed those fixes i dident even red the list but i hope all the glitchs are fixed

[TheRacingX]

That is ALOT of fixes, just goes to show the game should have never been released in the state it was in. Probably rushed through QA to get it out on its release date. Should never be allowed.

[jdklaffke]

what a coincidence - I just placed an order for the PS3 version from Best Buy. I figured 10 bucks was too good to pass up. California seems like a really sweet setting.

It's nice to see the co. cares enough to do so much fixing/changing. I wonder if the reason it's so cheap at Best Buy is because it's so buggy.

[XRider]

A little late, but thanks.

[Bull5hifT]

i really wanna try that unlimited casino money hack, ive been using that trade hack to multiply stuff then sell it, but id like to see how this update improves the game

[Jazz4108]

I had no problems with fallout 3 on 360 and very little with new vegas also on 360. Its biggest issue for me was inconsistant load times. Sometimes it would load the same area quick other times it chugs but I had no lock ups or unplayable glitches. Beat both games and I enjoyed the experi3ence. I can't speak for the ps3 version as this is my expierence with the 360 version.

[Truth]

I never played the original Fallouts on the PC, but I fell in love with Fallout 3 and New Vegas was that much better. Especially hardcore, having to make sure you were well rested, fed, and hydrated and not carrying too much weight added that extra something special that immersed me into the survival of an apocalyptic wasteland. My only gripe was the occasional stutter or freeze which I let slide due to the immenseness of the map and enjoyment I got from playing the game as a whole. These two are easily two of my favorite games of this generation. I could easily put Bethesda on the same level as Naughty Dog and Bioware for giving me some of the best, sit down and geek out on a game for countless hours award. The ability to forget you're playing a game and get totally emerged for hours on end. Can't wait for the update!

[fooxy]

no wonder this game is $19 been like more than 6 months and by now it looks like its gonna be playable :D

[Tru_Blu]

Better then Black Ops, have a few friends that can't platinum the game cause it keeps changing them back to normal instead of hard. But ya Fallout games are awesome, even with the freezes and bugs I played through both of them till the end this gen.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Complex designed game equals complex fixes.

[TravUK]

Installed the update, fired up the game, first enemy I find is a scorpion in the floor with only the tail visible. Sigh.

And suddenly NPCs would run away from me screaming as if I was involved in combat or were attacking them. Highly annoying when trying to cash quests! Luckily sleeping/waiting solved this issue. Phew!

[Gigglefist]

This is the kind of patch that should have come out within a month of the game's release.

[st-BiOZ]

damn, that's a lotta fixes

[lochdoun]

Just in time for that $9.99 sale.
Picked up the game at that price so I'm glad this new patch fixes most of the bugs before I start the game! :D

[solar]

hot if during the Summer Camp sale with both teleased DLC for $19. glad they are patching it!

[Snowii]

time to download it again!

god i love fallout although i prefer the third