Starfield’s next update adds new gameplay options, improved maps, 60 FPS support on Xbox Series X, and more
The next update for Starfield brings new display modes for Xbox Series X players alongside a bevy of gameplay options.
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What you need to know
Update, May 15, 2024:This update is now live across Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. It’s around 28GB in size to download on Xbox. While most of the update is the same as previously-detailed, there’s also a V-sync toggle being included on console, so players can choose whether or not they want that feature active.
Players will also now be able to reset their Traits after entering New Game+, so you aren’t stuck with the same character-defining features if you don’t want to be.
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There’s big stuff on the way for Bethesda Game Studios' sci-fi adventure.
Assharedby Bethesda on Wednesday, the next update forStarfieldis entering Steam Beta testing, with a full launch planned for May 15, 2024. This update is bringing some major gameplay options across all platforms, including improved surface maps, modifiers to the overall experience, and empty modules for shipbuilding.
There’s also a new setting that keeps the camera from zooming in during conversations, meaning dialogue plays out more like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim instead of Oblivion.
For console players onXbox Series X, Starfield is also getting a suite of new display modes, including a 60 FPS mode. For anyone with a compatible 120hz TV, there’s also a 40 FPS mode and an uncapped mode, with the latter being designed to take advantage of VRR functionality. VRR TV users will also have access to a completely uncapped framerate mode.
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Looking ahead, the development team is also working on a new land vehicle, but that won’t be included in this update. You can find a brief glimpse of the vehicle in the video below:
You can find the full patch notes from Bethesda below.
New features
Xbox Series X display settings
General Bug Fixes
Gameplay bug fixes
Graphics bug fixes
Outpost bug fixes
Quest bug fixes
Analysis: Now they’re cooking
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This is a frankly fantastic suite of improvements to look forward to, and honestly exceeds what I was expecting. Even if the framerate fluctuates, allowing Xbox Series X players to target 60 FPS is huge, and these gameplay modifiers directly address a lot of the complaints I know some players had.
With a land vehicle, Creation Kit, and theShattered Space expansionall on the way, Starfield should be getting even better through the rest of the year.
Naturally, I’ll be sure to share when this big update exits Steam Beta and is live across all platforms.
Starfield is currently available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. It’s also included inXbox Game Pass.
Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
