1.16.242|May 22, 2026
View on Steam↗Starfield Update 1.16.242 – May 14, 2026
2/5 Minor
Stability improvements and crash fixes for Creations and autosaves, alongside quest resolutions for Into the Void and Lone Wolf.
Key Changes
- 1Resolved multiple crashes related to Creations, autosaving, and Outpost mode
- 2Fixed a progression blocker in the 'Into the Void' quest
- 3Resolved an issue preventing the 'Lone Wolf' quest from resolving at Neon
- 4Adjusted the Plasma Cutter to remove unintended legendary effects
- 5Increased the spawn frequency of Colony War Action Heroes
All Changes
🛠️Stability(5)
- fixCreations: Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing Creations.
- fixAutosave: Resolved a crash that could sometimes occur when making an autosave.
- fixCreations: Resolved a crash that could occur when Creations contained legacy data.
- fixOutpost mode: Fixed a crash that could occur when removing certain types of items in Outpost mode.
- fixGeneral crash and stability fixes.
🎮Gameplay(4)
- fixMuria: Addressed an issue that caused Muria to consume ammo.
- fixPlasma Cutter: Adjusted Plasma Cutter to prevent some unintended legendary effects from appearing.
- fixMineral Farms: Addressed an issue that allowed Mineral Farms to appear on Earth.
- buffColony War Action Heroes: Increased the frequency that Colony War Action Heroes appear.
📜Quests(2)
- fixInto the Void: Addressed an issue that could prevent the quest from starting as intended.
- fixLone Wolf: Fixed an issue that could prevent the quest from resolving when landing at Neon with Dax.
🖥️UI(3)
- changeUI: Updated the message that is presented when save game space is full.
- fixWorkbench: Fixed an issue that could cause some crafting mods to display incorrectly in the workbench UI.
- fixEULA: Resolved an issue that could cause the EULA to display incorrectly.
Summary
Stability and Performance
This update focuses heavily on technical stability, addressing several crash scenarios related to the Creations menu, autosaving, and item removal within Outpost mode. General stability improvements have also been implemented across all platforms.
Gameplay and Quests
Key gameplay adjustments include fixing an ammo consumption issue for Muria and preventing unintended legendary effects on the Plasma Cutter. Quest progression has been restored for 'Into the Void' and 'Lone Wolf,' ensuring players can start and resolve these missions correctly. Additionally, the spawn frequency for Colony War Action Heroes has been increased.