Starfield received major patch 1.11.33 with performance, graphics, and gameplay improvements. Beta testing of the update begins

Another update for Starfield is on the way. The game will improve not only visually; Bethesda will deepen ship interactions and more

Bethesda Game Studios is preparing to release another patch for Starfield. For now, the developers are inviting PC players on Steam to participate in the beta test of update 1.11.33.

It features not only various fixes for critical bugs in quests and outposts (environmental hazards no longer persist inside structures), but also improvements to stability, performance, and graphics.

For example, the ocean now blends properly with the shore, water in New Atlantis should no longer turn white, the image will not flicker when AMD FSR3 is enabled, visual artifacts will not occur when switching cameras, stars will no longer shine through planets, shadows have also been improved, and ship lights in photo mode are now displayed properly.

Some improvements have also been made to gameplay: 

• melee attack animations should now always play during combat (previously they might not display)
• added the ability to decorate ship interiors
• in “New Game+” mode, you can change your character's appearance and traits
• tabs have appeared in container inventories.

Improvements have been made to surface maps (easier to navigate): https://youtu.be/COf1YsHI2cI

Expanded gameplay settings (difficulty): https://youtu.be/Oze4Xqj9USk

Xbox Series X will offer various graphics modes — allowing players to configure the target frame rate (30, 40, 60, uncapped) and choose what to prioritize (visuals or performance): https://youtu.be/fHhA3WRdJgI

The full patch notes for Starfield update 1.11.33 can be found via the link.

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