Starfield Patch and New Mod-Friendly Content Launched; Expansion and PS5 Updates Pending

Starfield receives a fresh update and an achievement-compatible Creation to bridge the gap left by the absence of official DLC, yet fans eagerly await Bethesda’s announcement of the next expansion and a PS5 release date.

Watchtower, the latest Starfield Creation by acclaimed RPG modding team Kinggath Creations, known for Fallout 4’s Sim Settlements series, introduces a fully voiced storyline, a new faction, and additional quests to the sci-fi RPG. Bethesda is actively promoting it across its official platforms, complete with a trailer:

Watchtower, a brand new achievement-friendly Creation by our friends at @KinggathCreates, is available now in #Starfield's Creations menu. https://t.co/EuHtjq85X4 pic.twitter.com/3NemADzLOY

— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) May 22, 2025

The update enhances Creation support, allowing uploads up to 2GB, alongside fixes for quests, vehicles, UI, and the Shattered Space DLC. It also introduces Very Low display settings to boost performance on select devices. Full patch notes are available on Bethesda’s website.

However, anticipation persists for significant Starfield updates, with players hoping for news on a new expansion and a possible PS5 release at Microsoft’s Xbox showcase in June.

Starfield, Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years, launched in September 2023 but garnered mixed reception compared to the studio’s Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles. The Shattered Space expansion, released in September 2024, has a ‘mostly negative’ user rating on Steam.

Despite reaching 15 million players, some speculated Bethesda might shift focus to other franchises. In June 2024, Bethesda reaffirmed its commitment to Starfield, confirming at least one additional story expansion post-Shattered Space. In a MrMattyPlays YouTube interview, Bethesda’s Todd Howard shared plans for annual story expansions, aiming to support the game for “hopefully a very long time.”

In March, rumors of a PS5 release intensified after a PlayStation logo appeared on Bethesda’s Creations website, linked to a work-in-progress ship decals Creation for Starfield. Though the Creation was removed, it fueled speculation about the game, currently exclusive to PC and Xbox, expanding to Sony’s console, following the trend of other Microsoft titles.

Bethesda has teased “exciting things” for Starfield in 2025, addressing player frustration over limited communication and updates.

With attention on Oblivion Remastered, Starfield players are hopeful for major announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, potentially revealing a PS5 version and a new expansion simultaneously.

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Starfield May 22, 2025 Update Notes:

FEATURES

Introduced Very Low display settings to enhance performance on select devices.Creation Kit: Enabled Creators to add custom icons to the game.Creations Store now supports bundling Creations.Creation Kit: Supports uploads of Creations up to 2GB.

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

Creations: Fixed an error when restoring load order after uninstalling numerous mods.Creation Kit: Corrected a potential crash when loading plugins with ingredient forms.Resolved a control lock triggered by switching views while sitting in a pilot seat during landing.Fixed a rare movement lock during forced dialogue scenes.Addressed a control lock tied to disabling a vehicle Creation in a dependent save.Fixed a rare control lock when opening a menu immediately after loading a save during take-off.Resolved an issue preventing exit from the vanity camera (PC).Fixed a potential crash when moving or removing buildings at the Main Outpost in Andraphon.Corrected a rare crash when entering the Unity.Fixed an issue where rapid quicksaving could delete some quicksaves.General crash and stability improvements.Enhanced Creations UI functionality.

GAMEPLAY

Skills: Outpost Management skills’ Cargo Link and Robots build limits now persist after Unity traversal.Weapons: Removed the Space-Adept legendary effect’s negative terrestrial damage modifier.Gameplay Options: Fixed cargo access issues in certain interiors.Gameplay Options: Improved clarity of Malnourished and Hydrated status effect descriptions.Fixed a Grav jumping issue after being hailed in Freestar or UC space.Resolved a rare issue affecting Razorleaf item displays.Fixed a player placement issue when loading a save with a new Creation in UC Vigilance.Corrected an issue causing creatures to relocate to water when stuck.Fixed an issue where dropped items lost their stolen status.At Hell's Gate: The Crucible Blade no longer damages ships in orbit when used inside a ship.At Hell's Gate: The Crucible Blade audio now plays correctly after loading a save or fast traveling.Tracker’s Alliance HQ Bounty Board now features accurate audio interactions.

GRAPHICS

Added support for 32:9 and 32:10 resolutions, plus additional 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9 resolutions.Performance: Fixed frame rate drops when opening the scanner during extended play sessions.Celestial bodies now remain visible in the sky after entering and exiting interiors.

QUESTS

All That Money Can Buy: Fixed a rare issue making the Trade Tower elevator inoperable.In Memoriam: Resolved an issue where completing “At Hell's Gate” with Sarah as a companion blocked quest completion.Perfect Recipe: Shonda now recovers properly if downed while gathering Ashta meat.The Starjacker: Updated dialogue options for post-Unity characters.Top of the L.I.S.T.: Fixed a control lock after selling survey data to Phil Hill.Trackers Alliance: Corrected bounty scanner quest timeouts.Trackers Alliance: Fixed an issue where killing or stunning targets didn’t complete bounty missions.Worlds Apart: Prevented players from leaving the planet too quickly after exiting the temple.

LOCATIONS

Mannequins in the New Atlantis Penthouse now persist as intended.Players can now modify shelves and cabinets in Akila City’s Core Manor.Fixed an issue preventing scanning of certain flora.At Hell's Gate: The Plasma Research Facility now appears on the surface map.Fixed a visible gap in the Deserted Biotics Lab.Vent Hazards on Jemison now display correctly.

UI

Ship Builder: Fixed a ship upgrade menu issue when only one module is available.Ship Builder: Corrected a selection issue with large fonts.Ship Decoration: Updated names for Empty ship modules.All Vehicle Builder menu buttons now function with large fonts enabled.Localization: Dehydrated debuff text no longer cuts off in Spanish and Polish with large fonts.Localization: Bounty boards in Tracker’s Alliance HQ now consistently localized.Localization: Hydrated and Dehydrated status effect texts for sneak attacks are fully localized.

VEHICLE

Added a keyboard binding for the boost button (PC).Vehicle marker now appears on the player’s compass.Fixed a camera issue for players with maxed Surveying skill.Improved vehicle exit logic when partially obstructed.Vehicles now deploy when landing outside spaceports or landing pads.Fixed a visible artifact with the Rev-8 during boosts in foggy conditions.

Shattered Space

Va'ruun outpost modules now available post-Unity.Skills: Kills in Dazra’s gravity bubbles now count toward the Gymnastics skill.Fixed lift button issues on the Mourning level in Dazra.Weapons: The Penumbra now delivers bonus headshot damage.Performance: Resolved slight stutters in the Well and outside Dazra.Fixed pixelation of the Va'Ruun Schimaz blade in the Data Menu.Corrected lens flare flicker with the Citadel on Dazra.Zealous Overreach: Updated Mirek’s dialogue for post-Unity characters.Zealous Overreach: Fixed an issue if Shadow Station Epsilon was cleared before speaking to Ekris.