Bethesda has rolled out a fresh update for Starfield, bringing with it several improvements and bug fixes aimed at refining the player experience. While Starfield continues to face criticism over its limited post-launch content, the development team remains committed to polishing the game through steady updates. Fans are still holding out hope that the long-rumored next expansion will breathe new life into the space RPG.
Despite earning praise for its atmospheric soundtrack and detailed environments, Starfield’s main storyline and exploration mechanics have struggled to satisfy its player base. The first major DLC, Shattered Space, launched over a year after the game’s release but was met with mixed reviews, with many players citing technical issues and a lack of meaningful new content. Speculation about a second expansion has been circulating, though recent reports suggest it may have been delayed beyond 2025. This comes as Starfield’s active player numbers have continued to decline, with concurrent users on Steam averaging around 4,500.
In the meantime, Bethesda has introduced a new patch focused on gameplay improvements rather than content additions. This update, which previously underwent testing in beta, has now been made available to all players. Key fixes include resolving a glitch where Extreme Temperature gear displayed incorrectly, enhancements to the Missions Menu sorting system, and general stability upgrades to reduce crashes and performance hiccups.
The update arrives amidst ongoing concerns about Starfield's future, especially after its absence from the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer. With Bethesda’s next big projects like Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 looming on the horizon, fans are beginning to question how much longer Starfield will remain a priority for the studio. Although the Creation Club continues to receive smaller updates, substantial new content still seems elusive.
Adding to the speculation, a recent leak hinted that a PlayStation 5 version of Starfield is in the works, supposedly launching in Spring 2026 alongside the next expansion and additional quality-of-life improvements. However, Bethesda has yet to confirm these plans officially, and reports suggest no announcements will be made during the upcoming Gamescom event.
Starfield Update 1.15.222 Patch Notes (August 5, 2025):
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Minor visual and formatting tweaks to the Creations menu.
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Fixed an issue where Extreme Temperature gear could appear incorrectly.
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Enhanced sorting functionality within the Missions Menu.
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General stability and crash fixes applied.