Starfield on PS5 Gets First Hotfix, but Bethesda Warns More Are Coming

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Following a rocky launch on PlayStation 5, Bethesda released an emergency hotfix for Starfield to address widespread issues on Sony’s console. The game, which debuted on Xbox and PC in 2023, arrived on PS5 on April 7, accompanied by the Terran Armada expansion and the global Free Lanes update, which introduced a new travel system for navigating between points of interest within star systems, as well as quality-of-life improvements and gameplay tweaks applicable across all platforms. According to Bethesda, the initial hotfix (Hotfix 1) specifically targets crashes affecting PS5 Pro players using Enhanced graphics settings. However, Bethesda acknowledged that this update does not resolve all crashes and freezes, and that they are preparing another update for standard PS5 consoles, expected the following week. Bethesda announced their planned hotfix for PS5 performance issues and crashes around April 13, 2026. The Standard Edition of Starfield for PS5 is available for $49.99, while the Premium Edition, which includes the Shattered Space and Terran Armada expansions, costs $69.99.

Starfield Performance Woes Persist Across PS5, PC, and Possible Switch 2 Release Amidst Sales Speculation and Ongoing Updates

Despite the updates, players have criticized the PS5 release, with some reporting crashes even at 30fps on standard PS5s, and others demanding refunds due to the game’s instability. Starfield is also experiencing issues on PC, including frame rate problems, inventory glitches, and difficulties with the Void mission and Armada DLC loading times. Amidst the ongoing efforts to resolve the PlayStation 5 issues, a recent age rating discovery suggests Starfield may also be coming to the Switch 2. Several articles have commented on the game’s PS5 launch. Some suggest that Starfield’s PS5 sales have underperformed, while others highlight Bethesda’s awareness of the crashing issues and their commitment to fixing them. Some articles speculate whether Keith David’s presence can boost Starfield sales on PS5, while others call the PS5 version “better than ever,” while still not quite “Space Skyrim.” It has also been reported that Bethesda intends to continue supporting and updating Starfield after its PS5 debut. Bethesda concluded their announcement of the initial hotfix by thanking players who contacted technical support, noting that their feedback has been invaluable in identifying errors.

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