Bethesda Releases Latest Beta Patch for Starfield

Bethesda has recently launched the newest beta patch for Starfield, which includes official support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 Frame Generation. The update also addresses various issues and implements further optimizations for both CPU and GPU. The beta update, known as the November 8th Beta Update, is currently only accessible through Steam Beta Update. However, it will be available to all Xbox and PC players later this month.

Update Highlights

  • NVIDIA DLSS Support: The update introduces support for NVIDIA DLSS, allowing PC players with compatible NVIDIA graphics cards to utilize DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing (DLAA), Nvidia Reflex Low Latency, and DLSS Frame Generation. Please note that VSync needs to be turned off to benefit from DLSS Frame Generation, and this setting will be automatically adjusted in a future update.
  • Let Them Eat!: In response to popular demand, the ability to consume food and drink items found in the game world has been added. Players can choose to enjoy the food immediately or save it for later.

Fixes and Improvements

Performance and Stability

  • Addressed various memory-related issues and leaks.
  • Implemented GPU performance optimizations, particularly beneficial for higher-end graphics cards.
  • Improved the renderer threading model, resulting in better CPU usage on higher-end systems.
  • Various stability and performance improvements.

Gameplay

  • Added the ability to eat food found in the game world.
  • Adjusted stealth mechanics to be more forgiving.
  • Fixed issues related to character appearances and weapon functionality.
  • Resolved issues with skill challenges and game progression.
  • Fixed mouse movement choppiness and other gameplay-related issues.

Graphics

  • Addressed ambient occlusion issues in ultrawide resolutions.
  • Optimized initial shader compilation during startup.
  • Added brightness and contrast adjustment options in the Display Settings menu.
  • Added HDR brightness adjustment for systems that support it (Xbox & Windows 11 only).
  • Fixed visual issues related to FOV slider options, character appearances, lighting, shadows, terrain, and vegetation.

Quests

  • Fixed various issues with specific quests, including All That Money Can Buy, Blast Zone, Echoes of the Past, Eye of the Storm, Grunt Work, No Sudden Moves, Operation Starseed, Sabotage, Short Sighted, and The Heart of Mars.