Well, i can inform you that this flickering is not normal. I don't have it, actually a lot of people doesn't have it, and my friend (that also bought the game, because of me -lol) doesn't have it either.
So, that was a cheap excuse from Sony if you ask me!
Let's see if we can do some thing about it.
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Other games running fine?
Go yo your Settings (on your PS4 dashboard) -> Sound and Screen -> Video Output Settings -> Put all three settings to Automatic
- Your television may have specific adjustable HDMI display settings. Please refer to your television owner's manual for options.
- Connect your console to other HD TVs if possible. (If it displays correctly on other televisions, then that suggests a particular TV/HDMI configuration issue rather than a console specific one.)
- Try using different HDMI cables to see if that affects your HDMI output
- Inspect the HDMI ports on both your PS4 and TV for any damage/anomalies (also try another TV HDMI port)
- See if your television has firmware upgrades (this differs widely from maker to maker), and upgrade your set to the latest firmware
Lastly, if any of the above doesn't give you much help:
First delete your game, and any saves you have created.
Delete your game from: Settings -> System Storage Manager -> Applications -> Fallout 4 [Options] Delete
Delete your saves from: Settings -> Application Saved Data Management -> Saved Data in System Storage -> Delete -> Fallout 4 -> Select All [Delete]
Go here: https://support.us.playstation.com/articles/en_US/KC_Article/Safe-Mode-PS4/
Do option 4 [Restore default Settings] and 5 [Rebuild Database] in that order.
Restart your PS4, install Fallout 4 - let it update and wait until the installation gets completed.
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If you encounter the same problem, go into safe mode again, and do option 7 [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)]
However keep in mind: >>> This deletes all information on the HDD, including the System Software. <<<
So, backup your stuff, and make step 7
You will need to reinstall the system software from here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/
Let's hope step 7 will not be needed !!!
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Other workarounds:
- Try the game disc on another PS4.
- Delete Fallout 4 and another game (similar sized as Fallout 4) - restart your PS4, and install Fallout 4 again.