The latest update for “Starfield,” released in early July 2024, primarily focuses on addressing issues related to the game’s Creations system and making various quality-of-life improvements. Here are the key highlights from the update:
Creations System Fixes:
- Save Loading Issue: Resolved an issue where the game could become unresponsive when loading a save file that had removed Creations.
- Quick Resume: Fixed an issue with the Microsoft Store not opening properly after using Quick Resume on Xbox consoles.
- Steam Store: Improved the purchase flow for Credits when using the Steam Store.
- Cosmetic Issue: Addressed a cosmetic problem with Creation Store buttons when using Large Font Mode.
- Creation Kit: Fixed an issue with applying keywords to newly created folders. Additionally, uploading Creations with altered ini files has been disabled due to issues such as audio corruption on Xbox platforms (Windows Central) (ComicBook).
General Gameplay Fixes:
- Spaceship Environment: Fixed a rare issue where rain effects could be visible inside a spaceship.
- Water Effects: Corrected an issue that caused water to turn white in New Atlantis when using a particle beam.
- Motion Blur Setting: Adjusted the setting option from “Off” to “Low Quality” for motion blur.
- Third Person FOV: Adjusted the default value for Ship Third Person Field of View (FOV).
- Weapon Display: Fixed an issue that caused weapons on racks or in containers to disappear or change upon re-entering the player’s ship (Pure Xbox).
Outpost Fixes:
- Robot Assignment: Fixed an issue where robots appeared unassigned after deleting the Outpost Crew Station.
- Cargo Link Orientation: Addressed an issue with Cargo Link parts not updating orientation after moving a structure.
- Greenhouse Flora: Fixed a problem where changing greenhouse flora types could disconnect the water input.
- Stairs Deletion: Resolved issues where stairs could sometimes be deleted when deleting objects placed on them.
- Environmental Hazards: Fixed an issue with environmental hazards persisting inside outpost structures built in hazard areas (Pure Xbox).
Quest Fixes:
- Various Quest Bugs: Addressed multiple quest-related issues, such as NPCs not appearing, incorrect dialogue options, and quest progression halts. Specific quests fixed include “Back to the Grind,” “Breaking the Bank,” “Crew Encounter,” “High Price to Pay,” and many more (Pure Xbox).
This update is part of Bethesda’s ongoing effort to enhance the player experience by fixing bugs and improving game stability. For more detailed patch notes and future updates, you can visit the official “Starfield” website or forums.
