Starfield Update Patch Notes Revealed

Highlights

Starfield update 1.13.61 rolled out on August 20.
Bethesda has now shared the complete changelog detailing the new patch.
The latest Starfield update introduces the game’s first land vehicle and brings performance options parity between the Xbox Series S and Series X versions of the RPG, among other novelties.

As someone who has spent countless hours exploring the vast expanse of Starfield, I must say that this latest update is nothing short of exhilarating! The addition of the new Rev-8 Vehicle and Xbox Series S performance options have definitely made my spacefaring adventures more immersive and enjoyable.

Bethesda has disclosed the complete list of changes for update 1.13.61 in Starfield. In this release, players will encounter the game’s inaugural land vehicle, improved graphics options, and a mix of bug resolutions and user interface enhancements, along with several other exciting new features.

On the night of August 20 (Central European Time), during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the newest update for Starfield was revealed. Shortly after, this update became available to players on both PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Starfield Update 1.13.61 Introduces REV-8 Land Vehicle

Bethesda has revealed all the updates for their latest launch, and the highlights include the introduction of REV-8, the first space-faring RPG’s land vehicle. You can acquire this new mode of transport by speaking to any Ship Services Technician, often found near major spaceports. Interacting with them will present a new option to buy the REV-8 for 25,000 credits. The vehicle allows for some minor customization through various paint schemes.

The recently implemented update for the RPG on Xbox Series S now offers extra graphical options to match those of its Xbox Series X version, ensuring that Starfield can run at 60 frames per second without mods on the former. Users with variable refresh rate displays can select targets of 30, 40, or 60 FPS, or go for the Uncapped option. Those using non-variable refresh rate displays can still choose between 30 and 60 FPS targets, although the latter may lead to screen tearing on such displays. The newly included VSync feature should help reduce or eliminate screen tearing.

The latest update addresses persistent issues in the Starfield Photo Mode that have been problematic for quite some time. For instance, interior lighting within stations and ships during photo sessions is now consistent, and helmets on fallen companions will no longer disregard user preferences. Bethesda has also enhanced reflection quality in shallow puddles and rectified upscaling issues that led to visual distortions and impacted frame settings on PC.

In addition, the 1.13.61 update focuses on resolving multiple issues related to decoration functionality. This patch rectifies an issue where players could place indoor items outside ships, and ensures that flood lamps operate properly at outposts with a power supply. Additionally, it includes minor user interface adjustments, as well as corrections for quest and gameplay bugs.

Starfield Update 1.13.61 Patch Notes

New Graphics Settings

Frame Rate Target: You can now choose between 30, 40, 60 or an Uncapped frame rate on VRR displays. If you do not have a VRR display running 120hz, you will still be able to select from 30 or 60. Screen tearing may occur at times when selecting 60 on a non-VRR display.
Prioritize: You can now prioritize between Visuals and Performance while trying to maintain the frame rate target. If you’re choosing a frame rate target of 60 or above, we recommend changing this to Performance. Prioritizing Visuals keeps the highest resolution while maintaining full detail for special effects, lighting, and crowds. Prioritizing Performance lowers internal resolution and detail for special effects, lighting, and crowds. Both modes may adjust internal resolution dynamically when scenes or action get heavier as well. When switching between modes, you will see the lighting change briefly as the system catches up to the new mode.
VSync: You can now toggle between VSync off or on. Choosing off will separate the game frames from the monitor’s refresh rate and may result in screen tearing. Toggling On will synchronize the frame rate to the monitor’s refresh rate avoiding screen tearing but limiting number of frames.

New Starfield Features

Added the new Rev-8 Vehicle which can be purchased from the ship technician
Added Xbox Series S performance options that mirror existing Series X settings

General Improvements

General performance and stability improvements
Creations UI fixes and improvements

Gameplay Changes

Addressed an issue that could prevent fully scanning the planet Beta Marae I
Gameplay Options: Addressed an issue with Legendary weapons that could cause the Well Fed and Hydrated effects to refresh
Gameplay Options: Addressed an issue with switching weapons that could cause the “You are now Hydrated” notification to appear frequently
Gameplay Options: Addressed an issue that could cause Sustenance effects to stop working in NG+ variants
Fixed an issue with reloading the Novastrike sniper rifle
Resolved an issue that caused other characters to hold the Novastrike rifle incorrectly
Fixed a visual issue with the Magshot reload animation in zero-g
Extreme Temperature Entry Spacesuit can now be put on displays
Addressed an issue that could cause multiple items to spawn on display stands
The Rattler displayed on the Trackers Alliance headquarters wall can now be interacted with
Gravity Well no longer pulls NPCs into the ships in the Chop Shop
Adjusted map location markers in cities to improve fast travelling
The apartment in The Well in New Atlantis now has a map marker
The marker for Shepherd’s General Store in Akila should display properly
Fixed an issue that caused the Rapid Legendary effect to not properly apply to melee weapons
Addressed an issue that could cause Lyle Brewer to become hostile to the player as a follower
Updated the status text for the Shielded Grip and Large Shielded Grip mods for the Plasma Cutter
Adjusted the balance on Mysterious Tracker’s Voice audio
Resolved an issue that could cause unexpected noises upon entering the Lodge for NG+ variants

Ship-Related Changes

Fixed an issue that could cause Ship docking bridges to remain extended
Addressed an issue with modifying a landed non-home ship that could cause a duplicate ship model to appear on the landing pad
Shipbuilder: Ship module variants and flip versions will now correctly revert to the original when pressing the Cancel button
Ship Decoration: Addressed an issue with the Ecliptic Claymore that could allow objects to be placed outside of the ship

New Graphic Fixes

Fixed an issue that would cause the Frame generation setting to be turned off when DLSS was selected for Upscaling (PC)
Fixed lighting for ship and station interiors in photo mode
Improved quality of reflections in shallow puddles
Addressed an issue with upscaling that could cause visual artifacts on planets when viewed from space
Helmets will now toggle correctly for companions who are downed in photo mode

New UI Fixes

Addressed an issue with the Ship and Inventory menus on 21:9 resolutions
Fixed an issue with how large Carry Capacity is displayed in the inventory with large font enabled
Addressed an issue with how The Cue Ball and Ping Pong Ball display in the inventory menu

New Outpost Fixes

Flood lamps decoration items will now correctly toggle off and on at outposts featuring a power source

2024-08-22 00:23