Summary
Bethesda has released the patch notes for the nextStarfieldupdate, to be tested in Beta form through Steam before it’s rolled out to the masses. Bethesda first announced this newStarfieldupdate last week, but didn’t include detailed patch notes at the time.
SinceStarfield’s record-breaking launchthis past September, Bethesda has released multiple updates for the open world sci-fi RPG. TheStarfieldupdates have mostly been aimed at fixing some of the game’s lingering bugs, ensuring a smoother experience for fans. The next update forStarfieldis going to be a bit more substantial, which is evident by reading through the update’s patch notes.
ThenextStarfieldupdatewill add official Nvidia DLSS support to the game. Previously,StarfieldDLSS support was only available through mods. Additionally, the new update will letStarfieldplayers eat and drink items directly from the environment instead of having to put them in one’s inventory first. Players can also expectStarfield’s stealth sections to be “more forgiving” post-update. These are the headlining new additions with theStarfieldupdate, but there are some other important changes coming as well.
Like with previous updates, the newStarfieldupdate continues a number of fixes to lingering issues that have plagued the game. Along with vague “stability and performance improvements,“Starfieldplayers can expect fixes for a variety of bugs, like the one whereAndreja’s head stays permanently cloaked, and another that made it so players lost their home ship. Various graphics bugs have been addressed, along with issues preventing progress inStarfield’s quests.
Overall, it sounds like thisStarfieldupdate will go a long way in improving the open world sci-fi RPG. Fans can expect the game to get many more updates in the months ahead, as Bethesda has at least two expansion packs planned. There are manyfeatures fans would like to see added toStarfieldbefore Bethesda leaves it behind to focus onThe Elder Scrolls 6, and it will be interesting to see how many of these requests are met. Fans can look forward to the big November 2023 update while they wait to learn more about the game’s future.
Starfield November 2023 Update Patch Notes
NVIDIA DLSS SUPPORT
This update introduces Nvidia DLSS support for our PC players. Compatible Nvidia graphic cards can now use DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing (DLAA), Nvidia Reflex Low Latency, and DLSS Frame generation.Please note: While DLSS Frame Generation is active, VSync needs to be toggled OFF to see the benefit. We are working to automatically adjust this setting in a future update.
LET THEM EAT!
By popular request, we have added the ability to ingest food and drink items upon finding them in the environment. You can enjoy those Chunks immediately or save them for later. The choice is yours.
FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY
Starfield
WHERE TO PLAY
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
