Bethesda Game Studios has released Starfield update 1.16.242 for all platforms, bringing a range of crash fixes, gameplay tweaks, quest improvements, and UI updates. The latest patch mainly focuses on improving overall stability while addressing several issues reported by players.
The update resolves multiple crashes tied to Creations, autosaves, and Outpost mode interactions, alongside fixes for quests and crafting menus. A few gameplay adjustments have also been included, with some small balance changes that players may notice during exploration.
General
- Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing Creations
- Resolved a crash that could sometimes occur when making an autosave
- Resolved a crash that could occur when Creations contained legacy data
- Fixed a crash that could occur when removing certain types of items in Outpost mode
- Added additional general crash and stability fixes
Gameplay
- Addressed an issue that caused Muria to consume ammo
- Adjusted the Plasma Cutter to prevent unintended legendary effects from appearing
- Fixed an issue that allowed Mineral Farms to appear on Earth
- Increased the frequency of Colony War Action Heroes appearances
Quests
Into the Void
- Addressed an issue that could prevent the quest from starting correctly
Lone Wolf
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the quest from resolving after landing at Neon with Dax
UI
- Updated the message displayed when save game space is full
- Fixed an issue that caused some crafting mods to display incorrectly in the workbench UI
- Resolved an issue that could cause the EULA to display incorrectly
Starfield is available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game launched originally on September 6, 2023, before arriving on PS5 on April 7, 2026. Update 1.16.242 is now available across all platforms.
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