Starfield Update and Pro-Modding Group's DLC Released, Await Official Expansion and PS5 Updates

Starfield has received a new update that enhances Creation support and introduces performance improvements, while the latest Creation from Kinggath Creations—Watchtower—is drawing attention for its immersive new content. Despite these additions, players continue to eagerly await official news on Starfield’s next expansion and a potential PS5 release date.

The Watchtower Creation, developed by the renowned modding team Kinggath Creations (known for Fallout 4's Sim Settlements), brings a fully voiced narrative, a new faction, and a series of engaging quests to Starfield. Bethesda is actively supporting the launch of this Creation, even promoting it via its official social channels. A trailer showcasing the new content is now live, offering fans an exciting glimpse into what Watchtower has to offer.

Watchtower, a brand new achievement-friendly Creation by our friends at @KinggathCreates, is available now in #Starfield's Creations menu. https://t.co/EuHtjq85X4

— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) May 22, 2025

In tandem with the Watchtower release, Starfield’s latest patch boosts Creation upload limits up to 2GB and delivers a wide array of fixes across quests, UI, vehicles, and the Shattered Space DLC. The update also introduces “Very Low” display settings aimed at improving game performance on lower-end hardware.

However, many fans are still hoping for more substantial announcements. With Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase scheduled for June 8, 2025, expectations are high that Bethesda will use the event to reveal both a new story expansion and confirm a PS5 version of the game.

Launched in September 2023 as Bethesda’s first major new IP in 25 years, Starfield received mixed reviews compared to the studio’s earlier Elder Scrolls and Fallout titles. Its first expansion, Shattered Space, released in September 2024, but holds a "mostly negative" user rating on Steam. Despite this, Starfield has managed to reach 15 million players, and Bethesda has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing development.

In a statement from June 2024, the studio confirmed at least one additional story expansion beyond Shattered Space. Todd Howard, director at Bethesda Game Studios, expressed plans to deliver annual expansions for the foreseeable future during an interview with YouTube creator MrMattyPlays.

Rumors around a PS5 release gained traction in March 2025 when a PlayStation logo appeared on Bethesda’s official Creations website, attached to a work-in-progress ship decals Creation. Although the item was later removed, the presence of the logo fueled speculation about a potential console port.

Amid growing player frustration over sparse updates and limited communication, Bethesda has hinted at "exciting things" planned for Starfield this year. Fans are hopeful that the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase will bring clarity on both the next expansion and cross-platform availability.

With Oblivion Remastered capturing much of the spotlight lately, dedicated Starfield players are counting on Microsoft and Bethesda to deliver a strong showing on June 8. Could we see a PS5 announcement and a new expansion revealed in one fell swoop?

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Starfield Update – May 22, 2025 Patch Notes:

FEATURES

• Added "Very Low" display settings to enhance performance on lower-end systems
• Creation Kit: Now supports custom icons within the game
• Creations Store now allows bundling of multiple Creations
• Creation Kit: Upload limit increased to 2GB per Creation

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

• Fixed possible error restoring load order after deleting mods
• Resolved crash when loading plugins containing ingredients
• Addressed control lock when switching views while seated in pilot seat
• Fixed rare movement lock during forced dialogue scenes
• Prevented control lock when vehicle Creation is disabled but relied upon in save
• Fixed issue opening menus immediately after loading during take-off
• Corrected problem exiting vanity camera on PC
• Fixed crash related to building modifications on Andraphon
• Solved rare crash when entering Unity
• Clarified Malnourished and Hydrated status effect descriptions
• Fixed Grav jumping issues after being hailed in Freestar or UC space
• General gameplay and stability improvements
• UI enhancements for Creations

GAMEPLAY

• Outpost skill limits now persist post-Unity
• Space-Adept legendary effect no longer penalizes terrestrial damage
• Cargo access issues in interiors resolved
• Razorleaf display fixed
• Missiles now grant XP properly
• Player placement corrected after installing new Creation
• Creatures no longer teleport into water
• Dropped items retain stolen status
• Crucible Blade damage and audio now function correctly in orbit
• Bounty Board interactions in Tracker's Alliance HQ updated

GRAPHICS

• Added support for 32:9, 32:10, and extended 16:9/16:10/21:9 resolutions
• Performance improvements when using scanner during long sessions
• Celestial bodies remain visible after exiting interiors

QUESTS

• All That Money Can Buy: Trade Tower elevator now functional
• In Memoriam: Sarah companion fix for quest completion
• Perfect Recipe: Shonda now recovers if downed
• The Starjacker: Dialogue options adjusted post-Unity
• Top of the L.I.S.T.: Control lock after selling survey data resolved
• Trackers Alliance: Bounty scanner quest timeouts addressed
• Worlds Apart: Planet exit delay restored after temple exit

LOCATIONS

• Mannequins now persist in New Atlantis Penthouse
• Core Manor shelf and cabinet customization enabled
• Flora scanning issues resolved
• Plasma Research Facility now appears on map
• Deserted Biotics Lab entry fixed
• Vent Hazards now render correctly on Jemison

UI

• Ship Builder upgrade menu improved
• Vehicle Builder buttons functional with large fonts
• Localization fixes for Spanish and Polish text
• Status effect localization updated

VEHICLE

• Boost button now bindable on PC
• Compass now shows vehicle marker
• Surveying skill camera logic improved
• Improved vehicle exit logic
• Vehicle deployment allowed at non-spaceport locations
• Rev-8 boost rendering fixed in fog

Shattered Space

• Va'ruun modules unlocked post-Unity
• Dazra gravity bubble kills count toward Gymnastics skill
• Mourning lift buttons fixed
• Penumbra headshot bonus restored
• Performance stutters in Well and Dazra exterior reduced
• Schimaz blade no longer pixelated
• Citadel lens flare flicker fixed
• Zealous Overreach dialogue updated for Unity players
• Shadow Station Epsilon prior-clearing bug resolved