The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition upgrade and its price is confusing — should you buy? Let me explain.

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In 2021, Bethesda Game Studios marked the tenth anniversary of the hugely popular RPG, Skyrim, by releasing the Anniversary Edition, which included all downloadable content and hundreds of fan-created add-ons. Now, four years later, they’ve done something similar for their 2015 shooter RPG, Fallout 4.

Ten years after its original launch, Bethesda has released the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Announced last month during Fallout Day, this $59.99 edition bundles all of Fallout 4’s downloadable content, plus over 150 items created through the Creation Club – including new quests, weapons, and armor.

If you already own Fallout 4, you can get the Anniversary Edition Upgrade to add all the game’s expansions and a collection of curated mods created by the community and the developers through the Creation Club.

The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition can be a little tricky to understand, especially the upgrade options. Existing owners might accidentally buy content they already possess. If you’re one of them, don’t worry! I’ll break down everything you need to know, including what’s included, whether it’s worth buying based on your current Fallout 4 content, and the best way to get everything without spending extra money.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Upgrade, explained

Whether or not the Anniversary Edition Upgrade is worth it depends on what you already own in Fallout 4. It costs $39.99, but is currently available for $34.29 at Loaded (CDKeys) for the Steam version. The upgrade includes all six expansions and 150 Creations, but it doesn’t include the original Fallout 4 game – you need to already own that to use it, unlike the complete Anniversary Edition.

If you have the standard $19.99 version of Fallout 4, upgrading to the Anniversary Edition is worthwhile because it includes all the content you’re missing. Currently on PC, the base game is on sale for just $5.79, making it much cheaper to buy both the base game and the Anniversary Edition upgrade than to purchase the full Anniversary Edition for $59.99 if you don’t already own Fallout 4.

If you already own the $39.99 Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, which includes all the downloadable content, you don’t need to buy the Anniversary Edition Upgrade. Doing so would mean repurchasing content you already have. Unfortunately, the upgrade price doesn’t change if you own the DLC, so you could end up spending an extra $20 for no reason.

If you already own the Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, I’d recommend checking out the $19.99 Fallout 4 Creations Bundle instead. It’s a collection of 150 Creation Club items and will give you everything from the Anniversary Edition that you’re missing, without making you pay for DLC you already have. I noticed it’s currently on sale for $17.79 at Loaded, which is a good deal if you play on Steam.

FAQ

What is Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition?

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is a $60 update to the 2015 game Fallout 4. It includes the original game, all six of its expansions, and over 150 items created by the Fallout community and selected by the developers – things like new weapons, armor, quests, and building pieces for your settlements.

What is the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Upgrade?

If you already have Fallout 4, the Anniversary Edition Upgrade is a $40 way to get all the game’s DLC and 150 Creation Club items. It doesn’t include the original Fallout 4 game itself, just the extra content.

What is the Fallout 4 Creations Bundle?

The Fallout 4 Creations Bundle is a $20 pack containing 150 items chosen by Bethesda from the Creation Club. If you already own the Game of the Year Edition, this is a good way to get those extra items without repurchasing the DLC.

Is the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Xbox Game Pass?

Although the original Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass, the newer Anniversary Edition and its upgrade aren’t. If you want all of Fallout 4’s content and you’re a Game Pass member, you’ll need to purchase the Creations Bundle separately.

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2025-11-11 00:10