After a brief error that caused a delay, StarfieldThe first beta update is finally here. Since this first patch contains more than 100 fixes, there is a lot to test.
While Starfield is extensive and full of main and side quests, some of which have been plagued by persistent bugs since release. The latest update aims to fix well over a dozen quest bugs to satisfy completionists and other stargazers alike. We’ve compiled all of the quests addressed in the first beta update, with details on where to find them if you’d like to try out the fixes for yourself.
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Starfield Beta Update Quest Bug Fixes (and Where to Find Them)
Search: Absolute power
Where can you find: Complete the Crimson Fleet quests “The Best There Is.”
Fix: Fixed missing slate in the safe that prevented completion of the optional objective “Find Evidence to Blackmail Ayumi Komiko.”
Search: Background checks
Where can you find: Obtained by completing Ryujin’s Top Secrets quest
Fix: Fixed a possible check lock that could occur if caught by security.
Search: Derelict ship
Where can you find: Random meeting
Fix: Fixed an issue that prevented the player from reaching the pilot’s seat if they did not have access to advanced locks.
Search: Drinks on the house
Where can you find: Speak to Nyssa Marcano after completing the Liquid Assets quest in New Atlantis
Fix: Fixed a rare issue where the door to Sub 12 could remain locked.
Search: Echoes of the past
Where can you find: Complete the Crimson Fleet’s Tower Meets King quests
Fix: Fixed Delgado getting stuck at the bottom of the stairs during Continuing to Explore the Lock, which could happen if the lock was exited during Delgado’s story dialogue.
Solution 2: Fixed an issue that could cause Mathis’ and Delgado’s weapons to be invisible.
Search: The eye of the storm
Where can you find: Complete the Crimson Fleet’s Absolute Power quests
Fix: Fixed an issue that could cause data transfer not to start after placing the data core.
Solution 2: Fixed an issue where the docking prompt on the Legacy Ship would be missing if the player undocked the Legacy Ship and then reloaded a save before starting the mission.
Search: Executive level
Where can you find: Complete “Sabotage” in the Ryujin quests
Fix: Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on a chair in the Ryujin Industries HQ conference room.
Search: communication error
Where can you find: Travel to Lopez’s Farm on Indum I in the Indum System
Fix: Fixed an issue that prevented the player from completing the quest if they defeated all members of the Defense Pact (Alban Lopez, Jacquelyn Lemaire, and Chanda Banda).
Search: Further into the unknown
Where can you find: Talk to Vladimir after the Starborn quest
Fix: Fixed a rare crash that could occur when attempting to dock with The Eye.
Search: Enemy secret service
Where can you find: Complete “War Relics” from the UC Vanguard quests
Fix: Fixed blocked doors in the Steam Tunnels room where the Terrormorph transformation occurs.
Search: Into the unknown
Where can you find: Speak to Vladimir on the Eye once you have completed Return to Vectera.
Fix: Fixed a rare issue that could prevent the quest from starting after completing The Old Neighborhood.
Solution 2: Fixed a rare issue where a temple location might be unpopulated when given the Go To objective.
Search: The end of the legacy
Where can you find: Complete the Crimson Fleet’s Eye of the Storm quests
Fix: Fixed an issue that could prevent interaction with Delgado when behind the glass in The Key Command Center.
Solution 2: Fixed a pile of rubble that could cause the player to get stuck while trying to reach the exhibition hall.
Search: Missed beyond measure
Where can you find: Talk to Noel at the lodge after “High Price to Pay”
Fix: Fixed dialogue between Sarah and Walter not taking place in The Lodge.
Search: No sudden movements
Where can you find: Talk to Vladimir on The Eye after completing Short Sighted.
Fix: Fixed an issue where companions would not follow the player during personal quests.
Search: On the run
Where can you find: Complete “Shadows In Neon” from the Freestar Rangers quests
Fix: Fixed various issues that caused Mei Devine to become inaccessible. Updated the objective to “Listen to Mei Devine’s introduction.”
Solution 2: Fixed a possible control lock when sitting at the table to talk to Jade MacMillan.
Search: One small step
Where can you find: First quest in the game
Fix: Fixed a rare issue that could prevent Lin/Heller from exiting the airlock.
Search: Operation Starseed
Where can you find: Travel to Charybdis III in the Charybdis system and complete “Investigate Distress Activity.”
Fix: Fixed poor visibility that could occur when boarding the Beagle after a long period of idle time.
Search: Power from beyond
Where can you find: Talk to Vladimir after completing Into the Unknown.
Fix: Fixed an issue resulting in missing Starborn Temples and scanner glitches that could prevent obtaining all Starborn powers from this universe.
Search: Rough landings
Where can you find: Speak to Marko Jansen in Akila City on Akila in the Cheyenne system
Fix: Fixed an issue that could occur with the “Meet Milena Axelrod” objective that could result in ships not spawning in the desired location.
Search: Neon shadows
Where can you find: Complete “Where Hope Is Built” in the Freestar Rangers quests
Fix: Fixed an issue that could occur if the door to Jaylen Pryce’s office was used repeatedly before getting to Neon Core.
Search: Over and beyond
Where can you find: Register for UC Vanguard after arriving in New Atlantis for the first time
Fix: Fixed a control lock that could occur when entering the flight simulator while a security guard was attempting to arrest him.
Search: Tap the grid
Where can you find: Talk to Louisa Reyez about New Atlantis
Fix: Fixed inaccessible junction boxes that could occur after the Hunter attacked the Lodge.
Search: The best there is
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Fix: Fixed an issue that could prevent the objective from advancing when speaking to Naeva and Jasmine in the Engineering Room.
Search: The empty nest
Where can you find: Complete the quest “The Old Neighborhood.”
Fix: Fixed an issue that could cause Sam Coe’s weapon to be invisible in Jacob’s house.
Search: Heart of Mars
Where can you find: Speak to Laylah in the Cydonia Mines on Mars
Fix: Fixed another location that could potentially prevent the Heart of Mars from being restored.
Search: The pale lady
Where can you find: Random meeting
Fix: Fixed a rare case where the ship’s crew log data could not be accessed, resulting in the encounter being unable to complete.
Search: Top of the list
Where can you find: Speak to Phil Hill in Cydonia on Mars
Fix: Phil Hill should now accept survey data for Sumati.
Search: War relics
Where can you find: Complete the “The Devils You Know” quests from the UC Vanguard Quests
Fix: Fixed an issue that could prevent Kaiser from moving to the mission location.
Search: Where hope arises
Where can you find: After the “Deputized” quest, speak to Daniel Blake in Akila City on Akila
Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur with certain player behaviors.
Other corrections
Bethesda has addressed more than just stalled quest progress in the latest beta update. Fixes include improved widescreen support, better textures, reflections and shadows in various areas, and fixes to FSR2 and DLSS, among others. Checkout For full details, check out Bethesda’s patch notes here.
Ticking off quests is certainly one of the pleasant joys Starfield. Hopefully this round of fixes alleviates some of the more common issues players have been experiencing. Which quest would you like to try first?
