This specific update is intended to transition a software or game installation from the "Hotfix 1" state to "Hotfix 2".

Hotfixes are typically released to resolve "game-breaking" errors, crashes, or exploits that cannot wait for a scheduled patch.

Because they are smaller than full patches, hotfixes like this one are quick to download and install, often only taking seconds to complete once the archive is extracted.

For multi-platform games (e.g., Nintendo Switch), users often experience significant delays in receiving these hotfixes compared to PC versions due to platform approval processes. Installation Best Practices Guide :: FO4 Bash it Right! - Steam Community

Common in the gaming and repack communities (e.g., FitGirl Repacks or ElAmigos ), these updates usually require users to extract the .rar file and run an executable or a batch file to overwrite existing files. User Experience and Stability

While they fix critical issues, hotfixes can occasionally introduce minor secondary bugs due to their rapid development.