Starfield receives a fresh update alongside a new achievement-compatible Creation, bridging the gap until the next official DLC, with fans eagerly awaiting news on a new expansion and a potential PS5 release.

Watchtower, the latest Starfield Creation by professional RPG modding team Kinggath Creations—known for Fallout 4's acclaimed Sim Settlements series—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, and includes 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.

Meanwhile, anticipation builds for significant Starfield updates, with fans hoping for an expansion reveal and a PS5 release date at Microsoft’s Xbox showcase in June.

Launched in September 2023, Starfield marked Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years. However, it received a less enthusiastic response compared to the studio’s Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles, with the Shattered Space expansion, released in September 2024, earning 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 additional story expansion post-Shattered Space. In a discussion with YouTube channel MrMattyPlays, Bethesda’s Todd Howard shared plans for annual story expansions to support the game for “hopefully many years.”

In March, rumors of a PS5 release intensified after a PlayStation logo appeared on Bethesda’s Creations website, linked to a work-in-progress ship decals Creation for Starfield. Though the Creation was removed, it sparked speculation about the game expanding to Sony’s console, following the trend of other Microsoft titles.

Bethesda has teased "exciting developments" for Starfield this year, amid player frustration over limited updates and communication.

With attention on Oblivion Remastered, Starfield fans hope Microsoft and Bethesda will deliver big at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, potentially unveiling a PS5 version and a new expansion simultaneously.

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Starfield Update May 22, 2025 Patch Notes:

FEATURES

Introduced Very Low display settings to enhance performance on certain devices.Creation Kit: Enabled Creators to add custom icons to the game.Creations Store now supports bundled Creations.Creation Kit: Creations up to 2GB can now be uploaded.

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

Creations: Fixed an error when restoring load order after deleting numerous mods.Creation Kit: Corrected a crash when loading a plugin with an ingredient form.Resolved a potential control lock when switching views while seated in a pilot chair on a landed ship.Fixed a rare movement lock during forced dialogue scenes.Addressed a control lock when disabling a vehicle Creation tied to a loaded 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 potential crash when 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 stability and crash fixes.Improved Creations UI functionality.

GAMEPLAY

Skills: Outpost Management skills’ Cargo Link and Robots build limits now persist after entering the Unity.Weapons: Removed negative terrestrial damage modifier from the Space-Adept legendary effect.Gameplay Options: Fixed cargo access issues in certain interiors.Gameplay Options: Clarified Malnourished and Hydrated status effect descriptions.Fixed a Grav jumping issue after being hailed in Freestar or UC space.Resolved a rare issue affecting Razorleaf item displays.Fixed a player placement issue when loading a save with a new Creation in UC Vigilance.Corrected an issue where creatures could be displaced to water if stuck.Addressed an issue causing dropped items to lose stolen status.At Hell's Gate: Crucible Blade no longer damages orbiting ships when used inside a ship.At Hell's Gate: Crucible Blade audio now plays correctly after loading a save or fast traveling.Bounty Board in Tracker's Alliance HQ now features proper audio interactions.

GRAPHICS

Added support for 32:9 and 32:10 resolutions, plus 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 moving between 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 if downed while gathering Ashta meat.The Starjacker: Updated dialogue options 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 quests timing out.Trackers Alliance: Fixed a rare issue where bounties wouldn’t complete after killing or stunning targets.Worlds Apart: Prevented players from leaving the planet too quickly after exiting the temple.

LOCATIONS

Mannequins in New Atlantis Penthouse now persist as intended.Players can now modify shelves and cabinets in Akila City’s Core Manor.Fixed an issue preventing flora scanning in some areas.At Hell's Gate: Plasma Research Facility now appears on the surface map.Fixed a visible gap in the Deserted Biotics Lab.Vent Hazards on Jemison now display correctly.

UI

Ship Builder: Fixed an issue with the ship upgrade menu when only one module is available.Ship Builder: Corrected a selection issue with large fonts.Ship Decoration: Updated names for Empty ship modules.All Vehicle Builder menu buttons now function with large fonts enabled.Localization: Dehydrated debuff text no longer cuts off in Spanish and Polish with large fonts.Localization: Bounty boards in Tracker’s Alliance HQ are now consistently localized.Localization: Hydrated and Dehydrated status effects 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 visual artifact with the Rev-8 during boosting in foggy conditions.

Shattered Space

Va'ruun outpost modules are now accessible after entering the Unity.Skills: Enemies killed in gravity bubbles on Dazra now count toward Gymnastics skill.Fixed lift button issues on the Mourning level in Dazra.Weapons: Penumbra now delivers bonus headshot damage.Performance: Eliminated slight stutters in the Well and outside Dazra.Va'ruun Schimaz blade no longer appears pixelated in the Data Menu.Fixed a lens flare flicker with the Citadel on Dazra.Zealous Overreach: Updated Mirek’s dialogue for characters post-Unity.Zealous Overreach: Fixed an issue when clearing Shadow Station Epsilon before speaking to Ekris.