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[dex3108]

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/ps4-mod-update/2016/09/09/199

Apparently this could be the issue or part of the issue

FYI, these were the reasons brought up a few months ago when they said mods would be delayed:

https://bethesda.net/#en/devnotes/creation-kit-1-5-4-update-ps4-mod-support-and-new-security-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."

 

[texhnolyze]

Well, there it is.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Ouch. That's a damned shame.

 

[cordy]

...........................

I Platinum'd this game and I was expecting mods and this happened. Great. Guess I'll switch over to Steam for this title. *sigh*

One of my favorite games this gen too.

 

[taco543]

That's just heartbreaking I was waiting for mods to get back into fallout 4

 

[DeathSparks]

That's a huge blow

 

[AmuroChan]

What reasons would make Sony say no to mods?

 

[CoffeeKillquest]

Well there goes me buying Skyrim again.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

4 the Players.

 

[Guymelef]

But they allow performance fixes patches and Bethesda doesn't care.

 

[RPGamer92]

Fuck off Sony. The first real negative news from them this week for me.

 

[TetraGenesis]

Ouch.

Sony's public perception is at a considerable low this week. They keep disappointing.

 

[Jake2by4]

Welp, all the listing of mods on Ps4 version needs to be remove for Skyrim.

 

[Killer Queen]

What reasons would make Sony say no to mods?

The way they would have to implement it goes against some of Sony's policies and something about space/memory.

 

[YuShtink]

Sony has officially turned heel again.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

wow

what a mess.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

Damn! That's kinda sucky, wonder if they will be offering refunds etc for purchases on the priviso it was offered with mods coming.

 

[Badoink]

Sony is winning on all fronts lately.

 

[Matush]

That's just heartbreaking I was waiting for mods to get back into fallout 4

Pretty much, no reason to keep it any longer, I'm selling it asap.

 

[Arkanius]

Microsoft must be laughing at this right now.

 

[tiebreaker]

Any reason given why mods aren't allowed?

 

[DryvBy]

What a mistake.

 

[Ascenion]

Ugh. Damn guess I better buy the Xbox One season pass bundle at Best Buy now. Damn it Sony.

 

[gbland]

looks like I'll be getting the xbox one version of skyrim: special edition. Your fault Sony. Bad move.

 

[Leafhopper]

Well they gotta find another way to raise PS+ for a year another 10 dollars and they can't raise it again so soon.

Just wait a few months.

Spoiler

Joking but, who knows at this point.

 

[Devilgunman]

Another poor decision by Sony. What the hell is going on there?

 

[xenorevlis]

What reasons would make Sony say no to mods?

Likely to avoid situation similar to mods basically crashing the game over and over on XBO

But they allow performance fixes patches and Bethesda doesn't care.

Hahaha

 

[QuantumBro]

#4theplayers

 

[etta]

Oh shit, this is big.

 

[DedValve]

dammit I knew I should have bought Fallout on the xbox instead.

And I bought it digitally too. So long Fallout 4.

 

[Storm360]

Really sony?

I remember when they allowed mods on PS3 even. #fortheplayers

 

[Zombie James]

I'd love to hear Sony's response to this. The phrase "Sony has informed us they will not approve user mods the way they should work" implies there might have been a compromise solution.

 

[Zee-Row]

They are probably afraid of stuff that may open up home brew.

 

[guybrushfreeman]

Poor form, people were waiting for that.

 

[Gaspard]

Microsoft must be laughing at this right now.

They're updating the checklist as we speak.

 

[wapplew]

What reasons would make Sony say no to mods?

No confidence with their own sucurity back end.

 

[t hicks]

Damn thats messed up :/

 

[cw_sasuke]

What reasons would make Sony say no to mods?

Thats what im interested to know. Usually MS was all about restriction but....first EA access, cross-plattform PSN/XBL online multiplayer and now Mods. What happened to 4 the players ?

Its not a big deal to me personally...just weird that Sony is being more restrictive nowadays, since they used to be more open than MS - who would even let MMOs on their consoles.

 

[Guevara]

Really sucks.

 

[Karspankey]

What the fuck, Sony?

 

[British Monsoon]

Disappointing. Won't be buying the Skyrim remaster without mods, that's for sure.

 

[DNAbro]

Hey that's stupid

 

[Jinfash]

Twitter rampage.

 

[Prompto]

That really sucks. Come on Sony

 

[LiK]

why the hell did they promise it beforehand?

 

[Triggerhappytel]

That's a shame. I wonder why they won't allow this, because they're pretty damn popular on other platforms.

 

[BeforeU]

not cool sony. Not cool.

 

[MUnited83]

#4theplayers

 

[GHG]

The hits keep coming.

What are you doing Sony?

 

[etrain911]

Wow, what a boneheaded move from Sony. Makes me glad that I'm getting another GPU instead of upgrading my PS4. Bethesda really took them to task.