Game: Starfield
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Initial Release Date: November 11, 2022
Genre: Action role-playing
Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Starfield’s Latest Adventure: Update 1.8.86
In a galaxy not so far away, Bethesda Game Studios has rolled out the latest update for its space-exploration RPG, Starfield. Known for their expertise in creating immersive gaming experiences, Bethesda’s new update 1.8.86 elevates the game to new heights.
What’s New in Update 1.8.86?
The latest update introduces several key features and improvements, ensuring an enhanced gaming experience for players. The major highlight is the incorporation of NVIDIA DLSS support for PC gamers. This addition means compatible Nvidia graphics cards can now utilize DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing (DLAA), Nvidia Reflex Low Latency, and DLSS Frame generation.
Not just catering to technical enhancements, Bethesda has also introduced a quirky yet highly requested feature – the ability to ingest food and drink items immediately upon discovery in the game environment. This new feature adds a layer of realism and choice, allowing players to instantly enjoy or save consumables for later use.
Performance and Gameplay Enhancements
The update isn’t just about new features; it addresses several performance issues too:
- Fixes for memory-related issues and leaks.
- GPU performance optimizations, particularly benefiting high-end cards.
- Improvements to the renderer threading model, enhancing CPU usage on higher-end systems.
- General stability and performance improvements.
Visual and Gameplay Tweaks
- Adjustments to stealth mechanics.
- Fixes for NPC clothing issues and various visual bugs.
- Enhanced ambient occlusion in ultrawide resolutions.
- New options to adjust Brightness, Contrast, and HDR Brightness.
Quest Fixes and Updates
Several quests have received fixes in this update, addressing issues that previously hindered progress or gameplay quality. Notable fixes include quests like “All That Money Can Buy,” “Echoes of the Past,” and “Eye of the Storm.”