Starfield Update Launches Pro-Mod DLC, Expansions Coming

New Achievements-Friendly Creation "Watchtower" Launches

Starfield players have received the new Watchtower Creation from professional modders Kinggath Creations, offering fresh narrative content while the community awaits major announcements. This achievement-friendly mod introduces fully voiced characters, a new faction, and original quests to Bethesda's space RPG.

Official Bethesda Promotion

Bethesda has given the Creation its stamp of approval, featuring it across official channels including this promoted tweet:

Watchtower, a brand new achievement-friendly Creation by our friends at @KinggathCreates, is available now in #Starfield's Creations menu...

May 2025 Update Details

The accompanying update brings several important changes:

• Increased Creation file size limit to 2GB
• "Very Low" graphics preset for weaker hardware
• Numerous bug fixes across gameplay systems
• Improvements to Shattered Space DLC content

Community Anticipation Builds

Despite these updates, players continue questioning Starfield's future as they await:

• Official announcement of the next major expansion
• Potential confirmation of a PS5 version
• More substantial communication from Bethesda

Xbox Showcase Expectations

The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 8 represents a prime opportunity for Bethesda to address these concerns and potentially reveal:

• PS5 release window
• The next story expansion
• Roadmap for future content

Full Patch Notes

Features

• Added Very Low display settings for performance optimization
• Creation Kit now supports custom icons
• Creations Store supports bundled content
• Increased maximum Creation size to 2GB

Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed load order restoration issues with large mod lists
• Resolved Creation Kit plugin crashes
• Addressed multiple control lock scenarios

Gameplay

• Corrected persistent skill effects after Unity passage
• Fixed Space-Adept legendary effect interaction
• Resolved XP award issues with missile kills

Quests

• Fixed progression blockers in multiple questlines
• Adjusted dialogue options for post-Unity characters
• Resolved bounty mission completion issues

Vehicles

• Added PC keybind for boost functionality
• Improved deployment logic at non-standard landing sites
• Fixed visual artifacts during fog conditions