Starfield Patch and Pro-Modding DLC Launched, Expansion and PS5 News 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 on the upcoming expansion and a potential PS5 release.

Watchtower, the latest Starfield Creation by acclaimed RPG modding studio Kinggath Creations, known for Fallout 4’s Sim Settlements, introduces a fully voiced storyline, 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, alongside fixes for quests, vehicles, UI, and the Shattered Space DLC. It also introduces Very Low display settings to boost performance on select devices. Full patch notes are available on Bethesda’s website.

However, fans continue to anticipate major updates for Starfield, 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 received a less enthusiastic response compared to the studio’s Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles. The Shattered Space expansion, released in September 2024, holds a ‘mostly negative’ user rating on Steam.

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

In March, rumors of a PS5 release intensified after a PlayStation logo appeared on Bethesda’s Creations website, linked to a ship decals Creation for Starfield. Though the Creation was removed, it fueled speculation about the game, so far exclusive to PC and Xbox, expanding to 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 fans hope Microsoft and Bethesda will deliver big at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, possibly announcing the PS5 version and a new expansion simultaneously.

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Starfield Update May 22, 2025 Patch Notes:

FEATURES

Added Very Low display settings to enhance performance on certain devices.Creation Kit: Enabled Creators to add new icons to the game.Creations Store now supports bundling Creations.Creation Kit: Creations up to 2GB in size can now be uploaded.

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

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

GAMEPLAY

Skills: Outpost Management skills’ Cargo Link and Robots build limits now persist after entering the Unity.Weapons: Removed the negative terrestrial damage modifier from the Space-Adept legendary effect.Gameplay Options: Fixed cargo access issues in some interiors.Gameplay Options: Clarified Malnourished and Hydrated status effect descriptions.Fixed a Grav jumping issue after being hailed in Freestar or UC space.Corrected a rare issue affecting Razorleaf item displays.Resolved an issue with new Creations installed on UC Vigilance saves.Fixed creature displacement to water when stuck.Corrected an issue where dropped items lost their stolen status.At Hell's Gate: The Crucible Blade no longer damages ships in orbit when used inside a ship.At Hell's Gate: The Crucible Blade audio now plays correctly after loading a save or fast traveling.Tracker’s Alliance HQ Bounty Board now features 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 in the sky after entering and exiting interiors.

QUESTS

All That Money Can Buy: Fixed a rare issue making the Trade Tower elevator inoperable.In Memoriam: Resolved an issue where completing “At Hell’s Gate” with Sarah as a companion blocked quest completion.Perfect Recipe: Shonda now recovers correctly after being downed while collecting 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: Corrected bounty scanner quest timeouts.Trackers Alliance: Fixed an issue where killing or stunning targets didn’t complete bounty missions.Worlds Apart: Prevented premature planetary departure after exiting the temple.

LOCATIONS

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

UI

Ship Builder: Fixed ship upgrade menu issues with single-module upgrades.Ship Builder: Corrected selection issues with large fonts.Ship Decoration: Renamed Empty ship modules.All Vehicle Builder menu buttons now function with large fonts.Localization: Fixed Dehydrated debuff text cutoff in Spanish and Polish with large fonts.Localization: Tracker’s Alliance HQ bounty boards now consistently localized.Localization: Hydrated and Dehydrated status effect texts for sneak attacks 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.Vehicles now deploy when landing outside spaceports or landing pads.Fixed a visible artifact on the Rev-8 during boosts in foggy conditions.

Shattered Space

Va’ruun outpost modules now available post-Unity.Skills: Enemies killed in Dazra gravity bubbles now count toward Gymnastics skill.Fixed lift button issues on the Mourning level in Dazra.Weapons: The Penumbra now delivers bonus headshot damage.Performance: Resolved slight stutters in the Well and outside Dazra.Fixed pixelation of the Va’ruun Schimaz blade in the Data Menu.Corrected lens flare flicker at the Citadel in Dazra.Zealous Overreach: Adjusted Mirek’s dialogue for post-Unity characters.Zealous Overreach: Fixed an issue if Shadow Station Epsilon was cleared before speaking to Ekris.