Upcoming Changes to Starfield in 2024
Bethesda has announced significant updates for Starfield slated for 2024. Players can look forward to comprehensive quest fixes, which are expected to resolve ongoing issues without requiring players to roll back their saves. Additionally, the game will introduce support for FSR3 and XeSS, two advanced upscaling technologies that promise to enhance visual fidelity.
Perhaps the most exciting update for fans is the introduction of all new ways of traveling within the game’s expansive universe. This promises to enrich the exploration experience, potentially addressing previous criticisms regarding the game’s over-reliance on fast travel and the resulting impact on the sense of scale within the cosmos.
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Starfield Guides
- Starfield guide: A comprehensive hub of advice for players.
- Starfield console commands: A list of cheats for various in-game advantages.
- Starfield mods: Enhancements to make space your sandbox.
- Starfield traits: A full list of traits with top picks for character customization.
- Starfield companions: Information on all recruitable crew members.
- Starfield romance options: A guide to space dating and relationships in the game.
Recent Update Fixes
The latest update for Starfield has brought several key fixes to enhance the gaming experience:
- Resolved a crash issue that occurred during save operations, improving game stability.
- Addressed a bug preventing guns from spawning correctly, ensuring proper equipment availability.
- Eliminated the ‘space clingons’ glitch, which caused space debris like rocks and forests to unnaturally follow the player’s ship.
These updates aim to smooth out gameplay, reduce frustrations, and remove immersion-breaking bugs, allowing players to enjoy a more seamless space exploration adventure.
Bethesda’s Message on Future Plans
Bethesda has shared an exciting message about their future plans for Starfield in 2024. The developers are diligently working on many of the issues reported by the community and have outlined a roadmap for the game’s enhancement. Here are the key points from their message:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Fixes | A large number of ‘in-progress’ quest fixes that won’t require save rollbacks. |
| Upscaling Tech Support | Introduction of FSR3 and XeSS to improve visual performance. |
| New Features | City maps, mod support, and new ways of traveling are in development. |
| Update Cadence | Regular fixes and updates are planned approximately every six weeks. |
| Hotfixes | Smaller, safe hotfixes will be released as needed between major updates. |
The developers emphasize the importance of safety and thorough testing, even for the smallest changes, due to the game’s large and dynamic nature. This careful approach is intended to ensure that each update enhances the game without introducing new issues.
Challenges of Implementing New Travel Methods in Starfield
Introducing new ways to travel in Starfield presents a unique set of challenges for Bethesda. The game’s universe is vast, and while enhancing the sense of exploration is a priority, the developers must balance this with the potential tedium of real-time space travel. Space is, as often described, incredibly large and mostly empty, which can make traversing it in real time less than thrilling.
Creating a compelling reason for players to engage with the new travel mechanics is crucial. It’s not just about the ability to roam the black void of space; it’s about what players will discover and experience during their journeys. The goal is to make the cosmos feel expansive yet filled with interesting encounters and discoveries, avoiding the emptiness that can come with accurately portraying space.
The implementation of these new travel methods will have a significant impact on gameplay. It could potentially transform Starfield into a game that truly caters to explorers, offering a more immersive and engaging way to navigate the stars. The success of this endeavor will hinge on Bethesda’s ability to create a balance between the vastness of space and the need for engaging content within it.
Patch Notes
The 1.8.88 update for Starfield includes several important fixes:
- Gameplay: Addressed an issue that would cause space matter to become stuck to player’s ship during space travel. Loading a save will now remove the space clingon. Please note: This fix should address any space matter being stuck in your travels, but not in instances where player ships have New Atlantis attached. A fix for that will be released in a later update.
- Outpost: Fixed an issue that prevents random guns from spawning in a newly created Weapon Case after loading a save.
- Save/Load: [MSS/Xbox] Fixed an issue where players could experience crashes while saving during long playthrough without going through the Unity.
These updates are part of Bethesda’s ongoing efforts to refine the game and provide a smoother, more stable experience for all players.
