Bethesda Game Studios has announced the first post-release update for Starfield and has confirmed that official modding support will be available for the sci-fi RPG in 2024. In a recent blog post, the developer expressed their excitement at the overwhelming response the game has received since its launch.
The studio has stated their intention to continuously support Starfield in the long term and has encouraged players to provide their feedback and suggestions for potential additions to the game. One example mentioned by Bethesda is the request for city maps from players. Currently, the studio's main focus is on addressing major issues such as bugs and stability problems.
Starfield's initial hot fix has been revealed, aiming to enhance stability on Series X and S, while also implementing improvements to diminish crashes and optimize frame rate. Additionally, this update resolves issues that were causing quests to be blocked in the All That Money Can Buy and Shadows in Neon missions.
In the near future, Bethesda has assured fans that they can anticipate a periodic stream of updates. These updates will introduce the following enhancements to Starfield:
Brightness and Contrast controls
HDR Calibration Menu
FOV Slider
Nvidia DLSS Support (PC)
Support for PC's 32:9 Ultrawide Monitor
Enhanced functionality for the food button! We are actively collaborating with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to ensure optimal driver support, and every update will bring new enhancements in terms of stability and performance.
Bethesda has announced plans to introduce built-in mod support for Starfield on all platforms, similar to the successful systems implemented in Skyrim and Fallout 4. This implementation is set to be rolled out in 2024.
In the meantime, Bethesda acknowledges the active modding community on PC and invites feedback to enhance the modding experience. They emphasize that modding and creativity will remain integral to their games, expressing gratitude for the community's enthusiastic participation. The company remains committed to incorporating user input and appreciates the ongoing support from players on this exciting adventure.
Starfield hotfix 1.7.29
PERFORMANCE AND STABILITYXbox Series X|S Improved stability related to installations.
Various stability and performance improvements to reduce crashes and improve framerate.
QUESTS
All That Money Can Buy: Resolved a problem where player actions could potentially hinder quest progress.
Into the Unknown: Addressed a bug that could prevent the quest from being accessible after completing the game.
Shadows in Neon: Fixed an issue where player activity could result in a quest blocker.