As of May 22, 2025, the latest update for Starfield is Update 1.15.214, released on May 6, 2025, currently available in beta on Steam. This substantial patch introduces new features, quality-of-life improvements, and numerous bug fixes across various aspects of the game.My Lead Games+4Simulation Daily+4inara.cz+4
🆕 Key Features
- Very Low Graphics Preset: A new “Very Low” display setting has been added to improve performance on lower-end systems and handheld devices. RPG Site+4Simulation Daily+4Game Rant+4
- Expanded Modding Capabilities:
- The Creation Kit now supports uploads up to 2GB in size.
- Modders can add custom icons and bundle multiple creations for streamlined distribution. My Lead Games+2SteamDB+2Game Rant+2SteamDB+3My Lead Games+3Simulation Daily+3
- Ship Interior Customization: Players can now decorate their ship interiors using empty hab modules, allowing for personalized layouts and designs. Capsule Computers+1Dexerto+1
- 3D Surface Maps: The update replaces the old surface dots with detailed 3D maps, enhancing navigation and providing clearer markers for vendors and points of interest. Dexerto+1Capsule Computers+1
- Character Respec Options: In New Game Plus, players can now respec their character’s appearance and traits, offering greater flexibility in character development. Dexerto
- Customizable Difficulty Settings: New gameplay options allow players to adjust various aspects of difficulty, including survival elements like hunger and environmental hazards, as well as combat settings. An “Extreme Difficulty” mode has also been introduced for those seeking a more challenging experience. Capsule Computers
🛠️ Notable Fixes and Improvements
- General Stability: Addressed multiple crashes and control lock issues, enhancing overall game stability. SteamDB+1Game Rant+1
- Gameplay Enhancements:
- Resolved issues with Cargo Link and Robot build limits not persisting after certain events.
- Fixed problems where missiles did not award experience points upon use. Game Rant+2Simulation Daily+2SteamDB+2
- Quest Corrections: Multiple quest-related bugs have been fixed, including issues in missions like “All That Money Can Buy,” “At Hell’s Gate,” and “The Starjacker.” Windows Central+3Game Rant+3SteamDB+3
- Graphics and UI Updates:
- Added support for ultrawide resolutions (32:9 and 32:10), along with additional 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9 resolutions.
- Improved performance when using the scanner during extended play sessions. Game Rant+2My Lead Games+2SteamDB+2Game Rant+1SteamDB+1
- Vehicle Improvements: Introduced a keyboard binding for the boost function on PC and added a compass marker for the player’s vehicle, enhancing navigation. SteamDB+1Windows Central+1
For players interested in trying out these new features and improvements, the beta update can be accessed through Steam by opting into the beta branch in the game’s properties.SteamDB+1Game Rant+1
If you have any further questions or need assistance with specific aspects of the update, feel free to ask!
