Starfield Update 1.16.242 – May 14, 2026

The latest Starfield update has officially landed across all platforms. This patch focuses on refining stability, resolving various crashes, and polishing both gameplay mechanics and quest progression. Our team is already hard at work on another comprehensive update slated for release this June. Below are the complete patch notes for today’s deployment.

General Enhancements

• Resolved a crash triggered when navigating the Creations menu.
• Fixed an issue causing occasional crashes during the autosave process.
• Addressed a crash related to legacy data within Creations.
• Eliminated a crash that occurred when deleting specific item types in Outpost mode.
• Implemented overarching stability and crash-prevention improvements.

Gameplay Refinements

• Corrected a bug causing Muria to improperly consume ammunition.
• Adjusted the Plasma Cutter to exclude incompatible legendary effects.
• Prevented Mineral Farms from incorrectly spawning on Earth.
• Boosted the spawn rate of Colony War Action Heroes.

Quest Progression

• Into the Void: Resolved a blocker that prevented the quest from initiating correctly.
• Lone Wolf: Fixed an issue where the quest would fail to progress upon landing at Neon with Dax.

User Interface

• Clarified the notification displayed when save game storage is at capacity.
• Corrected a visual bug affecting how crafting mods appeared within the workbench interface.
• Fixed a display error concerning the End User License Agreement (EULA).

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