Bethesda has rolled out a fresh beta update for Starfield, available now for players who have opted into the beta branch on Steam. While this update is relatively minor, it includes several quality-of-life improvements and hints at exciting developments for the game's future.

Since its launch, Starfield has had a mixed reception. Critics praised it, with an average score of 85 on OpenCritic, but some players felt it didn't quite live up to Bethesda's earlier titles. Despite this, the studio has remained committed to refining the experience, releasing numerous updates and expansions over the past two years.

The latest update, version 1.15.222, focuses on minor but meaningful tweaks. These include improvements to the Creations menu's formatting and display, fixes for crashes and stability issues, and adjustments to the Missions menu's sorting functionality. Additionally, a bug causing Extreme Temperature gear to display incorrectly has been resolved.

While the update itself may not be groundbreaking, Bethesda's announcement on X teased future plans for Starfield. The studio confirmed that they are "continuing work on future updates" and will share more details in the coming months. This comes amid rumors that the next major expansion might not arrive until 2026, but Bethesda’s commitment suggests big things are still in the pipeline.

With Starfield still receiving support, Bethesda has a busy schedule ahead. Alongside ongoing updates for the space RPG, the studio is deep into development for The Elder Scrolls 6, and recent reports suggest Fallout 5 has been greenlit, signaling a packed roadmap for the years to come.

Starfield Beta Update 1.15.222 Patch Notes

General

• Minor improvements to format and display in Creations menus.
• Addressed an issue that could cause Extreme Temperature gear to appear incorrectly.
• Minor improvements to sorting in the Missions Menu.
• General crash and stability fixes.