Let's dig into the big new features that are coming in this Starfield update when it arrives on May 15th:
More Detailed Surface Maps
"These improved maps replace surface dots with terrain markings, which, combined with actually seeing the points of interest on the map, makes it much easier to see where you are and what’s around you. Additionally, new markers have been added in the major cities to show the locations of vendors and each of these markers acts as a fast travel point, so you’ll be able to head straight there quickly and easily from your Scanner or the surface map."
New Ways To Customise Gameplay
"The new update also introduces a host of new gameplay options, including the ability to increase vendor credits and carry capacity or access your ship cargo from anywhere through your player inventory. You can also play around with some survival features, like the effects of food and your environmental hazards. Of course, there are also some new combat settings, so you could make space combat harder and run-and-gun combat easier if you want to. And if you’re looking for a bigger challenge, there’s now a new Extreme difficulty above Very Hard."
Significantly Improved Ship Interior Decorations
"The system is now very similar to how you decorate your outposts. The update also includes new completely empty hab modules, allowing you to start your decorating from scratch. This also lets you play around with your ship’s layout with more openings available for doorways."
Xbox Series X 60FPS Mode & Other Visual Options
"You can now choose between 30, 40, 60 or an Uncapped frame rate on VRR displays. If you do not have a VRR display running 120hz, you will still be able to select from 30 or 60. Screen tearing may occur at times when selecting 60 on a non-VRR display."
Re-Spec Your Traits For New Game Plus
"Now, after you enter the Unity, you’ll have the option to change both your appearance and your Traits. It’s another way for you to choose who you want to be in your new universe."
A Ton Of Quality Of Life Improvements
"In addition to the major features coming in this update, there are also a ton of quality-of-life improvements like the ability to toggle the dialogue camera off. Now you’ll be able to watch scenes play out from your chosen perspective. There are also new tabs in your Container and Barter menus, making it easier to see where you’re navigating to when quickly cycling through the menus."
Starfield's May 15th update is absolutely jammed with new features, but we've also been treated to a teaser for what's next, with Bethesda revealing that the game's first land vehicle is in the works along with official mod support and of course, the Shattered Space expansion that's arriving (hopefully) later this year.
Look out for the Starfield update on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC when it arrives in exactly two weeks' time!
