Starfield, the sci-fi RPG from Bethesda, has received a new beta update for the Steam version of the game. The update, which is numbered 1.10.30, brings a lot of fixes and improvements to the game, as well as some new features for the photo mode and the digipicks mini-game.
What’s new in Starfield Beta Update 1.10.30?
According to the official patch notes, the beta update 1.10.30 adds the following new features to the game:
- Photo Mode: Added new poses and expressions for the player character and companions. You can now make them smile, frown, wink, or even stick out their tongue. You can also adjust the camera angle, zoom, and depth of field to create the perfect shot.
- Settings: Added a new option to toggle the head bobbing effect when walking or running. Some players may find this effect more immersive, while others may find it annoying or nauseating. You can now choose whether to enable or disable it in the gameplay settings menu.
- Digipicks: Removed the penalty for using the ‘Undo’ button when hacking terminals with the digipicks mini-game. You can now undo your last move without losing any time or attempts. This should make the mini-game more forgiving and fun.
What’s fixed in Starfield Beta Update 1.10.30?
The beta update 1.10.30 also fixes over 400 bugs and issues that have been reported by the players and the developers. Some of the most notable fixes are:
- Quests: Fixed several bugs and glitches that prevented the completion or progression of some quests, such as ‘The Final Frontier’, ‘The Lost Colony’, and ‘The Starborn’. Also fixed some dialogue and scripting errors that caused inconsistencies or confusion in some quest scenes.
- Gameplay: Fixed several bugs and glitches that affected the combat, stealth, crafting, inventory, and exploration systems, such as enemies not reacting to attacks, companions not following orders, items not appearing or disappearing, and locations not loading properly. Also fixed some balance and difficulty issues that made some enemies too easy or too hard to defeat.
- Graphics: Fixed several bugs and glitches that affected the visual quality and performance of the game, such as textures not loading or flickering, shadows not casting or appearing, and lighting not working or changing. Also fixed some crashes and freezes that occurred when entering or exiting certain areas or menus.
How to get Starfield Beta Update 1.10.30?
The beta update 1.10.30 is currently available only for the Steam version of the game, and only for those who opt-in to the beta program. To do so, you need to follow these steps:
- Open your Steam library and right-click on Starfield.
- Select ‘Properties’ and then ‘Betas’.
- Select ‘Beta – Beta updates’ from the drop-down menu.
- Close the window and wait for the update to download and install.
If you encounter any problems or bugs with the beta update, you can report them to Bethesda through their official website or their social media channels.
The beta update 1.10.30 is expected to be released for all platforms and versions of the game soon, after Bethesda collects and analyzes the feedback from the beta testers. The exact date and time of the release are not yet announced, but you can stay tuned to Bethesda’s website or social media channels for the latest news and updates.
Starfield is an ambitious and immersive sci-fi RPG that lets you explore a vast and diverse galaxy full of wonders and dangers. You can create your own character and customize your spaceship, and choose your own path and destiny. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. You can buy it from Steam, Bethesda.net, or your preferred retailer.