CURRENT GAME VERSION:  1.16.236.0

If the game fails to launch after the update and Shattered Space DLC install, first try validating the game files

CREATION KIT FOR STARFIELD - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2722710/Starfield_Creation_Kit/

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR SHATTERED SPACE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNM1HFzQC8c

 

STARFIELD UPDATE INFORMATION:
https://bethesda.net/en/game/starfield/news
or
https://www.afkmods.com/index.php?/topic/8948-starfield-official-patch-11236/

 

HOW DO I JOIN STARFIELD'S STEAM BETA?

For those participating in the beta and wishing to provide Bethesda with feedback, please visit #steam-beta-feedback on their official Discord Server.

 

TO REPORT ISSUES IN GAME TO BETHESDA, GO TO:
STARFIELD SUPPORT

 

IF ON STEAM AND PLAY BUTTON IS GREYED OUT, RESTART STEAM

 

STARFIELD LAUNCH DETAILS, PC SPECS & MORE

 

STARFIELD FAQ

 

Bethesda's 2023 End of Year Statement

 

 

1) GENERAL INFORMATION

 

How to post a screenshot by Grimus

 

Starfield ESM Modules - What are they? by Arthmoor

 

Regarding Saves and the Different Types of Saves

 

GETTING STARTED - NEW PLAYER GUIDE - STARFIELD

 

Link to Starfield wiki:

https://starfieldwiki.net/wiki/Starfield:Starfield

 

An excellent site with a tremendous amount of game related information:
https://inara.cz/starfield

 

A good guide for Starfield information:
https://theorigin.de/starfield/
(If it does not appear in English, then at the top of the page, on the right side, click on EN)

 

Another excellent resource for Starfield Information:
https://starfieldcompendium.com/

 

 

PC CONTROLS - MOUSE AND KEYBOARD

 

XBOX CONTROLS - AND FOR THOSE USING A CONTROLLER WITH A PC

 

 

Links to Modding sites:

Starfield Creations - Bethesda

https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield

Starfield Collections - Nexus

 

 

Unofficial Starfield Patch - USFP - AFK Mods

Unofficial Shattered Space Patch - AFK Mods

Unofficial Starfield Patch - USFP - Nexus (includes Unofficial Shattered Space Patch file download link) 

And just a couple of links for more information regarding the AFK patch:

Frequently Asked Questions - About the Project

Frequently Asked Questions - BUGS

 

 

A preview of the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMOPoAq5vIA

 

And, a discussion with Todd Howard about the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIbnDyv6g1c&t=326s

 

Bethesda's Videos (all):

https://www.youtube.com/@bethesda

 

Bethesda's Starfield Vids:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSHdOA4o6T_dcf5tYDjJJ6S-nukKFrjxj

 

 

Steam Store site:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1716740/STARFIELD/

 

 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 

MINIMUM:

OS: Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045)

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K

Memory: 16 GB RAM

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti

DirectX: Version 12

Storage: 125 GB available space

Additional Notes: SSD Required

 

RECOMMENDED:

OS: Windows 10/11 with updates

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K

Memory: 16 GB RAM

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

DirectX: Version 12

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Storage: 125 GB available space

Additional Notes: SSD Required

 

 

2) GUIDES & VIDEOS

 

Steam Community :: Guide :: Veer's Class A Ship Building Tutorial Walkthroughs

 

How to export mods from Creation Kit to upload on Nexus Mods - or any other site

 

The ultimative Starfield Guide By TheOrigin

 

STARFIELD - Transfer Saves from GAMEPASS to STEAM by Gopher (video)
 

Starfield - How to Remove Outposts (Delete Outpost Beacon) by PowerPyx (video)

 

Keep Your Ship with Creation Kit: Starfield Essentials by Taosecurity (video)
(requires Ship Vendor Framework)
 

 

3) TOOLS

 

Mod Organizor 2 (MO2) 2.5.2
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/6194
https://github.com/ModOrganizer2/modorganizer/releases/tag/v2.5.2

 

Bethesda Archive Extractor

 

NifSkope

 

LOOT (Load Order Optimization Tool)
https://github.com/loot/loot/releases/tag/0.23.0
https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/439

 

Creation Kit for Starfield

 

 

CREATION KIT TUTORIALS

Tutorials by DarkFox127

Starfield Creation Kit Installation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trV2HATQVVw

Starfield Creation Kit | Create a Basic Mod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXNgjT409K0

Starfield Creation Kit | Layouts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApUFpOqhpc

Starfield Creation Kit | Navigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6zXq0IWxQ

Starfield Creation Kit | Part 5 | Layers
https://youtu.be/ZumZYR4pYw4

Starfield Creation Kit | Containers
https://youtu.be/OYQBXN6XQk4

Starfield Creation Kit | Scripting in Visual Studio Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-_C0TGdpsk

Tutorials by Elianora

TUTORIAL: Starfield CREATION KIT Quick Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_S-FKlZeI

TUTORIAL: Starfield Creation Kit tips part 2 - Utilities for level building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAmVrQBKpY

Tutorials by Corinze

Starfield Creation Kit NPC tweaks with vanilla assets
https://youtu.be/b1sBvzJ4RyM

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Give Ship Service Tech Names)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsrtoR3Yweg

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial Part One Custom Cockpit and Main Hab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOzFPT9LDg

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Part 2) Upgraded Grav and Reactor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1gAtheIseo

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial (Part 3) Upgraded Shield, Guns and Engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=048xZJi7SCs

Starfield Creation Kit Tutorial - Activator switches for music, lights and dance markers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHXCUnIQgXI

Starfield Creation Tutorial – Part 2 Switches quick rundown of using opposite of parent selection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J96M2hoeB0I

Tutorials by Art Toots

Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcFKChi_okM&list=PL6WJrXCjxR9eta267_Z_8rG0k_2xsJ1Wj

Starfield Creation Kit Not Launching 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh1pSiSXRcE

Starfield Modding Guide - Ship Vendor Framework
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfM2OqBzbxQ

Starfield Creation Kit Create an Audio Log Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tdBySdrPUs

Starfield Creation Kit Lights and Switches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRxhyXco_rg

Starfield Creation Kit Auto Generate Navmesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65LiXEszdJ8

Starfield Creation Kit Export Terrain Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZChIKsZ6rAQ

Starfield Creation Kit Unique Point of Interest Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngGeagDSCMw

NOTE: There may have been changes made to the CK since these were originally uploaded, which may cause issues with how things render (specifically with regard to POIs or terrain, e.g. - buried, not appearing, etc.), so be advised!

Tutorials by halrixx

Starfield Mod Tutorial: Edit Atmosphere and Climate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHi5tNISsk

Starfield Make your own watertype
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIRO0XyMQDI

Make your own Elevator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjN5byKDOu0

 

Other

Starfield: Creation Kit - Tutorial Series by JRamosWorks Gaming Fun
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBVorCJF6iwcFezgpLAJ48TMdBmowACEy
Playlist of over 17 tutorial vids on how to use the Starfield Creation Kit; from basic to more complex tasks.

 

 

4) MODDING THE GAME

 

Initial Load Order

 

THE GOLDEN RULE OF MODDING

"No matter how good a mod may look or sound, no matter how much you may really want a mod, if the mod does not work as it should, causes issues in your game, or even seems to have the potential to cause issues, dump the mod. A game that does not work is no game at all."  - smr1957

 

And, with the advent of Collections on Nexus, a new corollary to that:
"No matter how good a collection may look or sound, if it has a poor success rate, don't use it - and if it doesn't work, or causes issues, dump it." - smr1957

 

Regarding Mods and Plugin Types

Potential Consequences of Removing Mods Mid-Playthrough

How to make and place a StarfieldCustom.ini and re-enable achievements

 

Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) (primary site) - https://sfse.silverlock.org/

Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) (Nexus)

 

Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) by Ilja

Covers development of the Starfield Script Extender - will list "updates, limitations (etc.) while the project updates."

 

 

 

5) GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Starfield: True Clean Vanilla Reinstall by Vlad 254

 

Creation Store Updates Don't Work by Arthmoor

 

Stability and Troubleshooting

 

Creations Option Freezing The Game

 

Naked NPC Fix

 

WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH A MISSION IN STARFIELD?

 

Regarding Console Commands - Most Often Used "Safe" Console Commands

 

Useful NPC ID's for .moveto player command

 

 

THINGS TO DO IF THE GAME DOES NOT LAUNCH

Should individuals encounter an issue with their game, there are some basic steps that can be taken which apply to all Bethesda games

 

WHAT CAN I DO IF STARFIELD IS CRASHING ON PC?

 

If you are still experiencing issues with crashing in Starfield after performing the troubleshooting in What can I do if Starfield is crashing on PC?, see:

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING - CRASHING/FREEZING ON PC - STARFIELD

 

IF ON STEAM AND PLAY BUTTON IS GREYED OUT, RESTART STEAM

 

1 - Make sure that your machine meets the minimum requirements necessary to run the game.  This is the most basic thing, and though seemingly obvious, and something that an individual should do before they place an order for ANY game, it is occasionally overlooked.  If your system does not meet the minimum specs, unless you intend to upgrade anytime soon, you are better off refunding the game - as there is nothing that can realistically be done.

 

2 - Set the game to run as administrator

 

3 - Try the classic IT fix.  Exit the game.  Exit Steam (just don't close Steam but completely exit it.  To do so, in the top left corner of your screen, click on Steam (it is in small print and just above the arrows and STORE). From the dropdown menu that appears, click on Exit.  Once Steam has shut down, shut down your PC/Laptop, wait a minute or two, and then reboot.  Once your machine is running, launch Steam and then launch the game.

 

4 - Validate/Verify the game - doing this will ensure that all the files are as they should be - it is sometimes the case that there may have been an issue with the download or installation causing a file(s) to go missing or become corrupted.  Provided that your PC meets the minimum requirements, this is one of the first steps that should be taken, and solves many, if not most, issues.

NOTE: 1 file will always fail to validate; this is the file governing your graphics card, and as such, it will be acquired when you launch the game.

 

5 - Check that your antivirus is not blocking the game.  Antiviruses often do this - if so, the game needs to be added to the list of programs that your antivirus should not block

 

6 - If you are on a PC/Laptop and running into issues where you are unable to save games, see your previous saves, launch the game past the main menu, or having trouble with your .INI files not being updated, make sure that Microsoft's One Drive is disabled.  See:

How to fix One Drive Issues

 

7 - If all else fails, start a thread in the forum, detailing all the steps you have taken.  Hopefully, someone will have the answers or some ideas, and will be able to help.

 

The above are just the most basic and general steps that apply to just about any game.  Once more information becomes available, it will be expanded.

 

 

 

6) MISCELLANEOUS

 

TO REPORT ISSUES IN GAME TO BETHESDA, GO TO:

STARFIELD SUPPORT

 

The Week In Review   CURRENTLY INACTIVE
A once a week Sunday post compiling all the news of the week as well as links to mod reviews as appearing in The Coffee Pod thread on Steam.

 

The Coffee Pod
A friendly place to share information and discuss or swap tales about the game or science fiction in general, or just share some screenshots or maybe a story - and other unrelated things as well.  And, of course, the daily Morning Review of new mods.

 

Veer Ash on YouTube - a large collection of videos, shorts, and playlists

 

Difficulty Levels in Starfield

 

Every name Vasco can say in Starfield

 

For maps of almost all areas of the game, see this:
https://mapgenie.io/starfield

 

Links to official sites:

Official Site – http://starfieldgame.com/

Discord – http://discord.gg/bethesdastudios

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StarfieldGame/

Twitter – http://twitter.com/starfieldgame

Instagram – http://instagram.com/starfieldgame

Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR BETHESDA AND VALVE

Those wishing to contact the companies for the purposes of lodging a complaint or for some other reason, they are advised to do so by using the below listed contact information:

 

 

BETHESDA SOFTWORKS LLC

 

Starfield Support - https://help.bethesda.net/#en/home/product/1218/category/287

Official Site – http://starfieldgame.com/

Discord – http://discord.gg/bethesdastudios

 

For non-game related questions better suited to old fashioned contact means, there is the following:

1370 Piccard Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 926-8300

 

Bethesda Web Site

https://bethesda.net/en/dashboard

 

 

Valve

Contact information

Phone:

(425) 889-9642

Fax:

(425) 827-4843

Website:

https://www.valvesoftware.com/

https://www.steampowered.com/

E-mail:

See list on Valve contact page

Address:

PO BOX 1688

Bellevue, WA 98009

 

And, of course, there is Steam Support:

https://help.steampowered.com/

 

 

Further sections will be added as more information becomes available.