Starfield Version 1.16.242 Released on May 14 for Stability Fixes via Update 1.000.005
Bethesda has released a new game update for Starfield today, and this time, it applies to all platforms and not just the PS5. Players will be glad to know that this patch aims to make the game more stable, experience less crashes and other technical issues.
Called patch version 1.16.242, console gamers will see this as Starfield update 1.000.005, and this clocks in at 1.8 GB on PS5, 6 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and 1.6 GB on PC.
Read on for the complete list of changes made in the official patch notes.
Starfield Crashing Issues, Progression Blockers via Update 1.000.005
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.
– General crash and stability fixes.
GAMEPLAY
– Addressed an issue that caused Muria to consume ammo.
– Adjusted Plasma Cutter to prevent some unintended legendary effects from appearing.
– Addressed an issue that allowed Mineral Farms to appear on Earth.
– Increased the frequency that Colony War Action Heroes appear.
QUESTS
– Into the Void: Addressed an issue that could prevent the quest from starting as intended.
– Lone Wolf: Fixed an issue that could prevent the quest from resolving when landing at Neon with Dax.
UI
– Updated the message that is presented when save game space is full.
– Fixed an issue that could cause some crafting mods to display incorrectly in the workbench UI.
– Resolved an issue that could cause the EULA to display incorrectly.
While this is a much smaller patch than some might have anticipated, we’re just hoping it finally resolves the crashing issues and other bugs that literally made the game unplayable.
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