Bethesda Game Studios has announced that a new hotfix for Starfield is now available, one that focuses on the 2023 space-faring RPG’s implementation of Creations, a system of microtransactions that Bethesda has introduced into some of its biggest games over the years, including Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Special Edition. Several issues with Creations have been resolved thanks to this update, according to the patch notes, while an additional note from Bethesda warns about how Creations with altered ini files can no longer be uploaded due to “negative effects” that could occur.
Hotfix changes:
- Resolved an issue that could cause an unresponsive state when loading a save with removed Creations
- Addressed an issue with opening the Microsoft Store after using Quick Resume
- Improved Credits purchase flow when using the Steam Store
- Addressed a cosmetic issue with Creation Store buttons while using Large Font Mode
- (Creation Kit) Resolved an issue with applying keywords to newly created folders
The original word from Bethesda:
A new hotfix has just been released for @StarfieldGame focusing on Creations!
— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) July 2, 2024
✅ Resolved an issue that could cause an unresponsive state when loading a save with removed Creations
✅ Addressed an issue with opening the Microsoft Store after using Quick Resume
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Bethesda on how it’s limiting certain uploads on Creations:
With today’s update to the #Starfield CK, we are also removing the ability to upload Creations with altered ini files, since some altered ini files are resulting in more negative effects than the benefits for allowing this functionality, such as audio corruption on the Xbox. Removing this functionality will bring Creations in line with how they work on Skyrim. We are investigating ways to address active Starfield Creations from creators that alter ini files. We thank you all for your patience and continued feedback.