Starfield January 17 Early Patch Details
Bethesda Game Studios has released preliminary information regarding the upcoming Starfield update scheduled for January 17 on Steam Beta.
Release Confirmation
On January 12, Bethesda Game Studios confirmed that the Starfield update would go live on Wednesday, January 17, on Steam Beta. The update is expected to bring significant improvements, with the studio emphasizing more than 100 fixes.
Quest-Related Fixes
The patch aims to address long-standing quest issues, such as problems with the “Eye of the Storm” quest line. Players faced challenges like being unable to dock with the Legacy, data transfer not initiating, and Temples not appearing in “Into the Unknown.” These hindrances will no longer impede Constellation’s exploration of the cosmos.
Stability and Graphical Enhancements
The update includes stability improvements alongside graphical enhancements. These range from additional widescreen support to refined textures, lighting, and shadows. Bethesda showcased these improvements with a ‘before and after’ example in a recent Twitter/X thread.
Additional Adjustments
The early patch details also mention adjustments like sun disk geometry, planet ring shadows, prevention of bulldozed objects reappearing at Outposts, marking ship hatches as inaccessible, and resolving issues with asteroids following ships.
Full Patch Notes and Wider Release
Bethesda plans to release the full patch notes next week, coinciding with the Steam Beta launch. However, the studio has yet to announce the timeline for a wider release of the Starfield update beyond the Beta version.
FAQs
What specific quest issues does the Starfield January 17 early patch address?
The update addresses quest problems such as “Eye of the Storm” issues, including problems with docking, data transfer, and Temples in “Into the Unknown.”
What improvements are included in the Starfield January 17 patch’s graphical enhancements?
The patch introduces various graphical upgrades, including additional widescreen support, enhanced textures, lighting, shadows, sun disk geometry, planet ring shadows, and fixes for issues like bulldozed objects reappearing.
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