Starfield's Latest Update and Creation Bring Temporary Relief
Bethesda has rolled out a new Starfield patch alongside an achievement-friendly Creation called Watchtower, providing interim content while players await official DLC announcements. However, the community remains eager for news about the next expansion and potential PlayStation 5 release.
Professional Modding Team Delivers Substantial New Content
The Watchtower Creation comes from Kinggath Creations, the studio behind Fallout 4's renowned Sim Settlements mod series. This premium addition introduces:
- A fully voiced original storyline
- An entirely new faction
- Multiple fresh questlines
Bethesda officially promoted the Creation through its channels, including a dedicated trailer reveal.
Technical Improvements and Quality-of-Life Updates
The accompanying update delivers several technical enhancements:
- Support for larger 2GB Creation uploads
- New "Very Low" graphics settings for improved performance
- Numerous bug fixes across gameplay, UI, and Shattered Space DLC
Community Hopes for June Showcase Reveals
Despite these updates, Starfield's player base anxiously awaits more substantial news potentially coming during Microsoft's Xbox showcase this June. Key expectations include:
- Announcement of the next major story expansion
- Potential confirmation of PS5 version release
- Long-term roadmap for continued support
Starfield initially launched to mixed reception in 2023, becoming Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years. While reaching 15 million players, its reception fell short of Bethesda's previous Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles. The Shattered Space expansion later faced criticism, earning "mostly negative" Steam reviews.
The Future of Starfield Support
During a 2024 interview, Todd Howard confirmed Bethesda's commitment to annual story expansions. Recent speculation about a PS5 port intensified after PlayStation logos briefly appeared on Bethesda's Creations website.
With Microsoft's Xbox showcase approaching, the Starfield community hopes for significant announcements that could reinvigorate interest in the spacefaring RPG.
Complete Patch Notes: May 22, 2025 Update
New Features
- Very Low display settings for better performance
- Creation Kit icon support for modders
- Store bundle functionality
- 2GB Creation upload limit
Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Multiple crash and stability fixes
- Gameplay skill persistence after Unity events
- Weapon effect corrections
- Quest progression blockers removed
- Vehicle and ship builder improvements
- Localization and UI enhancements
