Betas update on Steam: Starfield receives fixes for bugs, introduces 'Very Low' display option, and lacks fresh content
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Here's a fresh scoop on the latest developments in the Starfield universe on your gaming rig! After months of hype without much substance, Bethesda finally rolled out a new update for their space opera, but let's be real, it ain't exactly what fans were hoping for.
The new patch, decorated with a fancy 1.15.214 label, landed in the Steam beta testing pool. It's got a few toothless features - nothing that'd excite the kids at a slumber party. A Very Low display setting for those struggling with hardware? Meh. Creators can add new icons to the game with Creation Kit, and the surge in allowable upload size opens room for larger, more intricate mods. Bundling mods in the store? Sure, some mod makers might find that useful.
Many folks are understandably disappointed since it's been six long months since the last update. While some appreciate seeing the game's wheels still turning after over a year post-launch, the excitement on the Starfield subreddit and Steam forums is decidedly muted. They're clamoring for Bethesda to bring the big guns, and fast!
Speaking of big guns, there IS some excitement brewing! A new mod, titled Watchtower, from Fallout 4's best modder, Kinggath Creations, is teased to light up your Starfield world on May 20. Sound the trumpets!
In Watchtower, a spooky new faction, seeking to defend against threats with excessive power, has you square in their sights. Ally with a fellow adrenaline junkie on the run from Watchtower, gather allies, pilfer their tech, and turn it against them! The gameplay details are scarce, but the intrigue is real. hey, there's even a teaser (wink wink, nudge nudge)!
Now, if you're feeling brave, you can get your hands on the latest update in beta. Just right-click on Starfield in your Steam library, select "Properties," then "Betas," and then the "beta" option from the dropdown menu. Keep in mind this'll install a whole new beta build on your PC, as your current save won't sync with the beta world until the update is mainstream.
For the detailed low-down on everything that's been fixed and tweaked, check out the full patch notes. And now, back to our regularly-scheduled gaming!
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- Fans eagerly anticipate the release of a new mod for Starfield, titled Watchtower, developed by Fallout 4's most renowned modder, Kinggath Creations, set to drop on May 20.
- Gadget enthusiasts might find the recent update for Starfield interesting, as it allows creators to add new icons to the game using the Creation Kit and expands the allowable upload size for larger, more intricate mods.
- Despite the release of this latest update for Starfield, vigilant fans have noted that the excitement on Starfield subreddits and Steam forums is relatively subdued, with many calling for Bethesda to bring more significant updates soon.
- Technology-savvy gamers can try out the latest Starfield update in beta by right-clicking on Starfield in their Steam library, selecting Properties, then Betas, and choosing the beta option from the dropdown menu.
- In the Watchtower mod for Starfield, players must band together against a mysterious new faction seeking too much power, with pixelated graphics and enticing gameplay details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
- Although the recent Starfield patch introduced a Very Low display setting for gamers struggling with hardware, the general consensus among fans is that it doesn't exactly meet the high expectations built up over the months of hype leading up to the update's release.
