Starfield Patch and Pro-Modding Content Launch, Expansion and PS5 Details Awaited

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

Watchtower, the newest Starfield Creation by acclaimed RPG modding studio Kinggath Creations, known for Fallout 4’s Sim Settlements series, introduces a fully voiced narrative, 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 support for Creations, allowing uploads up to 2GB, and includes fixes for quests, vehicles, UI, and the Shattered Space DLC. A Very Low display setting boosts performance on select devices. Full patch notes are available on Bethesda’s website.

Yet, anticipation persists for significant Starfield updates, with fans hoping for an expansion reveal and a PS5 release date 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, received largely negative user reviews on Steam.

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

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

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

With attention on Oblivion Remastered, Starfield’s community hopes Microsoft and Bethesda deliver major announcements, possibly a PS5 version and a new expansion, at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8.

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Starfield Update May 22, 2025 Patch Notes:

FEATURES

Introduced Very Low display settings to enhance performance on certain devices.Creation Kit: Enabled Creators to add custom icons to the game.Creations Store now supports Creation bundles.Creation Kit: Creations up to 2GB can now be uploaded.

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

Creations: Fixed an error when restoring load order after deleting numerous mods.Creation Kit: Prevented a crash when loading a plugin with an ingredient form.Resolved a control lock when switching views while sitting in a pilot seat during landing.Fixed a rare movement lock during forced dialogue scenes.Addressed a control lock when a vehicle Creation was disabled in a dependent save.Fixed a control lock when opening a menu immediately after loading a save during take-off.Corrected an issue preventing vanity camera exit (PC).Fixed a crash related to moving or removing buildings at Andraphon’s Main Outpost.Resolved a rare crash when entering the Unity.Fixed an issue where rapid quicksaves could delete some quicksaves.Improved general crash and stability.Creations UI enhancements.

GAMEPLAY

Skills: Outpost Management’s Cargo Link and Robots build limits now persist post-Unity.Weapons: Removed the Space-Adept legendary effect’s negative terrestrial damage modifier.Gameplay Options: Fixed cargo access issues in some interiors.Gameplay Options: Clarified Malnourished and Hydrated status effects text.Fixed a Grav jumping issue after being hailed in Freestar or UC space.Resolved a rare issue affecting Razorleaf’s displayed items.Fixed a missile issue preventing XP awards.Corrected player placement when loading a save with a new Creation in UC Vigilance.Fixed creature relocation to water when stuck.Resolved an issue where dropped items lost stolen status.At Hell’s Gate: Crucible Blade no longer damages orbiting ships when used inside a ship.At Hell’s Gate: Crucible Blade audio now plays correctly after loading or fast traveling.Tracker’s Alliance HQ Bounty Board now has proper audio interactions.

GRAPHICS

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

QUESTS

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

LOCATIONS

New Atlantis Penthouse mannequins now persist.Akila City’s Core Manor shelves and cabinets are now modifiable.Fixed an issue preventing flora scanning.At Hell’s Gate: Plasma Research Facility now appears on the surface map.Sealed a visible gap in the Deserted Biotics Lab.Jemison’s Vent Hazards now display correctly.

UI

Ship Builder: Fixed ship upgrade menu issues with single modules.Ship Builder: Resolved selection issues with large fonts.Ship Decoration: Renamed Empty ship modules.Vehicle Builder menu buttons now function with large fonts.Localization: Dehydrated debuff text no longer cuts off in Spanish and Polish with large fonts.Localization: Tracker’s Alliance HQ bounty boards are consistently localized.Localization: Hydrated and Dehydrated sneak attack status effects 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.Vehicle now deploys when landing outside spaceports or landing pads.Fixed a visible artifact with Rev-8 boosting in fog.

Shattered Space

Va’ruun outpost modules are now accessible post-Unity.Skills: Gymnastics skill now counts kills inside gravity bubbles on Dazra.Fixed lift button issues on Dazra’s Mourning level.Weapons: Penumbra now deals bonus headshot damage.Performance: Eliminated slight stutters in the Well and outside Dazra.Va’ruun Schimaz blade no longer appears pixelated in the Data Menu.Fixed Citadel lens flare flicker on Dazra.Zealous Overreach: Updated Mirek’s dialogue for Unity-experienced characters.Zealous Overreach: Fixed an issue when clearing Shadow Station Epsilon before speaking to Ekris.