Sony doesn't allow Fallout 4/Skyrim mods on PS4 - NeoGAF

[the-pi-guy]

This to me seemed like a pretty big deal, but we never had a thread about it.  So here it is. 

Sony doesn't allow Fallout 4/Skyrim mods on PS4 - NeoGAF

After months of discussion with Sony, we regret to say that while we have long been ready to offer mod support on PlayStation 4, Sony has informed us they will not approve user mods the way they should work: where users can do anything they want for either Fallout 4 or Skyrim Special Edition. Like you, we are disappointed by Sony's decision given the considerable time and effort we have put into this project, and the amount of time our fans have waited for mod support to arrive. We consider this an important initiative and we hope to find other ways user mods can be available for our PlayStation audience. However, until Sony will allow us to offer proper mod support for PS4, that content for Fallout 4 and Skyrim on PlayStation 4 will not be available. We will provide an update if and when this situation changes.

 

https://bethesda.net/#en/events/game...2016/09/09/199 Apparently this could be the issue or part of the issue

Originally Posted by MrNelson
 
 

 
 FYI, these were the reasons brought up a few months ago when they said mods would be delayed:https://bethesda.net/#en/devnotes/cr...-for-uploading "KNOWN ISSUES WITH PS4 MODS PC textures are used. Memory and performance issues may occur. We are working with Sony on optimal texture exporting support in a future update. Sound files are currently not supported. PS4 sound format is a proprietary format. We are working with Sony on sound file processing support in a future update. PS4 Mod Storage limit is approximately 900 MB at present. Please do not upload mods larger than 900 MB. We are working with Sony to increase this limit."

 

I think it's kind of weird.

[Lordfancypants]

Sounds like these two companies have a warm and cozy relationship. /s

[darkknightkryta]

I understand Sony's end.  They don't want a bunch of people complaining to them that there's no audio and the game runs like trash with mods.

[Ludicrous Speed]

Performance issues are a part of playing with mods though. I own Fallout 4 on PS4. Guess I'll go Xbox One for Skyrim and every other Bethesda title. But at least the PS4 version of Farming Simulator 2k17 supports mods!

[Legend]

That sucks for those who care.

How does the mod system work on xbo?

[ethomaz]

That sucks for those who care.

How does the mod system work on xbo?

Some are really good... others are a mess that makes your game crash all the time.

Well just like PC

[Aura7541]

Sounds like these two companies have a warm and cozy relationship. /s

Not surprised considering Bethesda and Microsoft always seem to have a good relationship with each other. Consequently, the communication between the two is a lot better than that between Bethesda and Sony.