Starfield Universe Expands: “Watchtower” Fills the Void with New Quests, Alongside Beefy Patch and Lingering PS5 Hopes

Starfield Gets Major Boost: “Watchtower” Creation Adds New Story, Massive Patch Improves Game As Fans Eye Next Big Reveal

Good news for Starfield explorers! The cosmos just got a little richer with the arrival of a substantial new patch and an exciting, achievement-friendly Creation called “Watchtower.” This fan-made expansion, crafted by professional RPG modding studio Kinggath Creations (the acclaimed team behind Fallout 4’s “Sim Settlements” series), is injecting fresh narrative content into the game, helping to bridge the gap as players eagerly await news on official DLC.

“Watchtower” isn’t just a small addition; it brings a fully voiced new story, introduces a unique faction, and adds a host of new quests to Starfield’s universe. Bethesda itself is highlighting this impressive Creation on its official channels, complete with a compelling trailer showcasing what players can expect.

Alongside this community-driven content, a significant official game update has landed. This patch enhances support for Creations, allowing uploads of up to 2GB, and rolls out numerous fixes across quests, vehicles, the UI, and even the existing “Shattered Space” DLC. For those seeking better performance, new “Very Low” display settings have also been introduced.

While these updates provide a welcome infusion of content and improvements, the Starfield community remains hopeful for more substantial announcements from Bethesda. Anticipation is particularly high for news on the next major story expansion and a potential PlayStation 5 release, with many eyes turning towards Microsoft’s Xbox Showcase in June for possible reveals.

Starfield, Bethesda’s first new IP in over two decades, launched in September 2023 and has since reached an impressive 15 million players. Despite a mixed reception for its “Shattered Space” expansion (which launched prior to this update and holds “mostly negative” user reviews on Steam), Bethesda has reaffirmed its commitment to the game. In June 2024, the studio confirmed at least one more story expansion would follow “Shattered Space,” with Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios expressing a desire to release annual story expansions for “hopefully a very long time.”

Speculation about a PS5 version gained traction in March when a PlayStation logo was briefly spotted on Bethesda’s official Creations website, linked to a work-in-progress ship decal. Though removed, it fueled fan theories about the PC and Xbox exclusive making its way to Sony’s console, following a trend of other Microsoft titles.

Bethesda has teased “exciting things” planned for Starfield this year, aiming to address player feedback regarding communication and content updates. With the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8th rapidly approaching, players are optimistic that Microsoft and Bethesda will deliver significant news, potentially announcing both the next expansion and the long-awaited PS5 version.

Summary of Starfield Update (May 22, 2025) Patch Highlights:

The extensive patch notes, available on Bethesda’s website, detail a wealth of improvements including:

• Features: “Very Low” display settings, Creation Kit enhancements (new icons, 2GB upload limit), Creation Store bundling.

• Bug Fixes:

  • General: Fixes for load order errors, control locks, crashes, and stability.

  • Gameplay: Adjustments to Outpost Management skills, Space-Adept legendary effect, cargo access, status effect clarity, and various quest-specific item/NPC interactions.

  • Graphics: Expanded resolution support, performance improvements for scanner use, and fixes for celestial body visibility.

  • Quests: Numerous fixes for quests like “All That Money Can Buy,” “In Memoriam,” “Top of the L.I.S.T.,” and “Trackers Alliance” missions.

  • Locations: Fixes for mannequins, item placement in player homes, flora scanning, and map markers.

  • UI: Ship Builder menu improvements, large font support, and localization fixes.

  • Vehicles: New keyboard binding for boost (PC), compass marker for vehicles, improved exit logic, and deployment at non-spaceport locations.

  • Shattered Space DLC: Va’ruun outpost modules now available post-Unity, skill progression fixes, and weapon adjustments like bonus headshot damage for the Penumbra.

This latest update and the promising “Watchtower” Creation offer players new reasons to jump back into Starfield, while the community holds its breath for what the future, and the upcoming Xbox Showcase, may hold.