Starfield gets a whopping 15 GB update with DLSS, bug fixes and more

Published: 08:08, 21 November 2023
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Starfield gets a whopping 15 GB update with DLSS, bug fixes and more
Starfield DLSS update is now live on PC across all storefronts

Key Points from the Article

  • Nvidia features are now available in Starfield's PC version, both on Steam and the Game Pass PC app.
  • The update includes DLSS, DLAA, and Frame Generation, improving performance and image quality.
  • Bethesda also improved NPC faces, added the ability to eat food directly, and introduced brightness, contrast, and HDR settings.
  • Starfield should run better on Nvidia GPUs with DLSS and frame generation support.
  • Bethesda plans to continue working on post-launch updates to enhance the game's features and quality-of-life improvements.
Starfield DLSS update is now live on PC across all storefronts

Bethesda have today officially released Update 1.8.86 for Starfield, bringing a full suite of DLSS features, bug fixes and improvements that were available in beta last week.

A full suite of Nvidia features is now officially live in the PC version of Starfield, both on Steam and the Game Pass PC app. The update is just over 16 GB on Xbox Series X while the PC version comes in just over 13 GB.

This update was officially available in the Steam Beta last week, brings DLSS, DLAA and Frame Generation to the game, improving the overall performance and image quality of the game. 

Additionally, Bethesda also improved NPC faces, more specifically the eyes and added the ability to directly eat the food placed in the world. You don't have to store it in your inventory anymore if you don't want it. 

Starfield Update 1.8.86 Highlights

  • PC: Nvidia DLSS | DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing, Nvidia Reflex and DLSS Frame generation
  • Ability to eat the food placed in the world
  • Improved the appearance of the eyes on crowd characters
  • Brightness, Contrast and HDR settings
  • Stability and performance improvements
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Starfield should now run much better if you have a Nvidia GPU that supports DLSS and frame generation

You can read the full patch notes on Bethesda's website for more information on all bug fixes and other details about this update.

Hopefully, Bethesda will continue to work on post-launch updates for Starfield in the future to bring more important features and quality-of-life improvements to the game. 

Starfield is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For more Starfield news and guides, check out the links below:

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