Starfield

How to adjust the field of view in Starfield

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A new patch added field of view sliders for both the first-person and third-person perspectives in Starfield. To see how you can change the FOV in this open-world space RPG, you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you downloaded the latest patch for the game. The field of view sliders were added in the update.

2. With the game updated, head over to the Settings menu in Starfield.

3. In Settings, you need to select Accessibility.

4. From the Accessibility menu, you should see First Person FOV, which should show the following description:

Sets the first person camera field of view angle. Adjusting this beyond the default setting may cause performance or visual issues.

By default, First Person FOV is set to 85. You will be able to adjust it anywhere from a range of 70 to 110.

5. From the same Accessibility menu, you will also see Third Person FOV, which shows the following description:

Sets the third person camera field of view angle. Adjusting this beyond the default setting may cause performance or visual issues.

By default, the Third Person FOV is set to 70. You will be able to increase it all the way to 110.

6. After changing either of the field of view sliders, exit the Settings menu.

The new angles will be applied when you resume playing Starfield.

How to prevent Starfield from crashing while saving on Xbox Series X or S

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During the saving process, the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version of Starfield may end up crashing. This could occur when you try to manually save or when the game tries to automatically save.

To see how you can potentially prevent the game from freezing in these instances, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you have been using the Quick Resume feature, then it may be causing Starfield to crash during the saving process.

In this case, you can try quitting the game and then opening it again. To close the software, press the Xbox button to open the guide menu. From there, move the cursor to highlight Starfield, press the Menu button and then select Quit.

2. You can also try power cycling your Xbox, which should help clear out its cache.

You can do so by turning off the console completely and then unplugging its power cord from the power outlet. Afterwards, plug the cord back in and then power on your console.

3. Furthermore, you can try deleting the game and then re-installing it again.

4. You can try deleting some of your older Starfield save data if you have a lot of them on your local storage.

5. Of course, you should make sure you have the latest version of Starfield installed as a new patch may fix the crashing or freezing issues when your progress is being saved.

To update, move the menu cursor to the Starfield icon from the guide menu or home menu. Afterwards, press the Menu button and then select Manage game and add-ons > Updates.

How to fix Starfield achievement issues on PC

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You may notice that the achievements aren’t working correctly when playing the PC version of Starfield. To see how to unlock these properly, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are using console commands enabled, then achievements will be disabled. In this case, you can try closing the game and then open it again.

2. The achievement problems may also be related to a syncing issue. To trigger a sync, sign out of your Steam or Xbox account and then restart your PC.

Afterwards, sign back into your account and then open the game.

3. There could also be an issue with the Xbox servers. As a result, there may be a delay as to when you earn the achievement and when it will show as unlocked.

4. Of course, you should make sure that you have the latest patch installed for Starfield.

5. If you are using mods for the game, then you can also try uninstalling them to see if doing so will fix the achievements.

6. You can also try loading to an earlier save file and then attempt to re-earn the achievement. We also recommend double checking the requirements to see if you are triggering them correctly.

What to do if Starfield keeps crashing when loading a save on Series X or S

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When you try to load a save file in the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version of Starfield, the game may end up crashing. To see how you can fix these loading issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try downloading the latest patch for the game if you haven’t done so already. A new update may resolve the loading errors.

2. If the game is still crashing when you are trying to load a save file, then you can try deleting the saved data from the local storage and then re-downloading them from cloud storage. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • If you have been playing Starfield offline, then you should make sure that your Series X or Series S is connected to the Internet. Afterwards, open the game and then wait a few minutes for your save files to be uploaded to the cloud storage.
  • Next, you need to press the Xbox button on the controller, move the cursor over to Starfield and then press the Menu button. Afterwards, select “Manage game and add-ons” > Saved Data > [Your Xbox Live Username] > Delete From Console.

  • Open Starfield again and you should see a “Synching Data for Starfield” notification, which indicates that the save files are being downloaded from the cloud.
  • Once the download has been completed, try to load into a previous save file to see if the game is still crashing.

3. If the loading problems still aren’t resolved, then you can try manually restarting the game.

To do so, press the Xbox button, move the cursor to Starfield, press the Menu button and then select Quit. Afterwards, open the game again.

4. You can also try power cycling your Xbox by turning it off, unplugging its power cable and then waiting for a minimum of 10 seconds. After the allotted time has passed, plug the power cable back in, turn the console on and then try to load a save file in Starfield.

5. Furthermore, you can try playing the game offline to see if you can load a save file without crashing.

6. Deleting the game and then re-installing it may help as well.

How to fix missing texture issues in PC version of Starfield

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You may notice that some textures aren’t loading when you are playing the PC version of Starfield. To see how you can fix this graphical issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Starfield. The game suggests that you have the following:

  • Operating: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) or newer
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K or better
  • RAM Memory: 16 GB RAM or more
  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti or better
  • DirectX: 12 or newer
  • Storage: At least 125 GB on a solid state drive

2. Make sure that your operating system, GPU driver, DirectX, solid state drive firmware and Starfield have all been updated to the latest versions.

3. If you are using mods in the game, then it could be causing the texture loading problems. In this case, you can try deleting the mods, uninstalling the game and then re-installing the game.

4. You can try verifying your game files as well.

For the Xbox App on PC, you need to select Starfield and then the “…” option next to the Play button. Afterwards, select Manage > Files > Verify and Repair.

If you are playing Starfield of Steam, right click on the game from the Library section in the Steam Launcher. From there, select Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.

How to fix mouse issues in Starfield

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If the mouse controls do not appear to be working correctly in the PC version of Starfield, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that the game window is active if you are playing in windowed mode. You can do so by pressing the left mouse click button inside the game window or by pressing the Alt and Tab keys at the same time to switch over to Starfield.

2. You can also try pressing ALT and Enter at the same time on the keyboard.

3. Furthermore, you can try pressing the Windows key and D simultaneously.

4. If the mouse pointer is still not working correctly, then you can try removing any other peripheral devices you have plugged into your computer. In order to do so, you recommend taking the following steps:

  • Save your progress and then close Starfield.
  • Unplug any other controllers and other peripherals you have connected to your PC.
  • Go to Settings > Accessories on Windows to double check that only your keyboard and mouse are connected as input devices.

  • Launch Starfield.

5. Make sure you have the latest patch installed for Starfield.

6. If possible, try to make sure that you have the latest drivers downloaded for your mouse.

7. If the mouse is still not working correctly, you can try deleting any mods you have installed for Starfield.

What to do if you can’t fast travel in Starfield

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You can use the fast travel feature to quickly move to another area in Starfield. If the game does not allow you to use this feature, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. You won’t be able to fast travel if your character is currently in an instanced area. In this case, you need to first move to a different location.

2. Furthermore, you can’t fast travel if your character is falling or jumping. So, make sure that their feet are on the ground.

3. If you see the following message appear on the top right side of the screen:

You cannot fast travel when enemies are nearby.

Then it indicates that you are currently engaged in combat. In these scenarios, you can either defeat all the nearby enemies or run away far enough to break the line of sight of your enemies.

Once the bottom left indicator is no longer red, you should be able to fast travel.

4. When trying to travel to an unexplored system, then you should see the following notification appear:

You have not explored every system along this route. Try jumping to a closer system.

In this case, you need travel to a nearby system and then head into the unexplored system from there.

5. If you are trying to travel to an unexplored planet, then you have to travel there first and then scan it

6. It is also important to note that some planets may be protected by a faction. While you can still fast travel, your ship will be stopped before landing for inspection.

How to fix Starfield game disc installation issues on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S

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If you bought a physical copy of Starfield, then the game may not be installing properly on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. The installation process may be halted early or not start up at all.

To see how you can get this software to installed on your console, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off,check to see if you have the latest firmware installed for your console. You can do so by heading to the Settings menu and then selecting System > Updates.

2. you should check to see if you have enough free space on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S storage for the game disc installation as well as the update file that will be downloaded.

In order to do so, open the Settings menu of your Xbox and then go to System > Storage devices.

If your SSD does not appear to have enough free space, then you have to delete some games.

3. If you believe that you have enough free space for Starfield but the game is still not installing, then you can try clearing out your local saves.

This can be done by heading to the Settings menu of your Series X or Series S and then selecting System > Storage devices.

4. You can also try installing the game without downloading the update. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Disconnect your Xbox from the internet. You can do so by going to Settings > General > Network settings > Go offline.
  • Cancel the download of the Starfield update file. To do so, press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu. From there, select My games & apps > See all > Manage > Queue. From there, move the cursor over to Starfield, press the Menu button on the controller and then select Cancel.
  • Eject the game disc if it is inside your Xbox.
  • Restart your console.
  • Re-insert the game disc and wait for it to install.
  • Once the installation has been completed, re-enable your internet connection by going to Settings > General > Network settings > Go online.
  • The update file for Starfield should automatically start to download and install.
  • Once the patch has been downloaded and installed, you should be able to start playing Starfield.

5. If the game is still not installing, then either the disc or the Xbox disc drive could be defective.

What to do if the items placed on your Starfield ship vanished

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While you can store items in your spaceship while playing Starfield, they may end up missing. To see how you can potentially make them appear again, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, recheck your cargo to see if the items you have been storing on the ship have been relocated.

2. If you previously changed your home ship, then you can try returning to the prior spaceship to see if you can locate your missing inventory.

3. You can try returning to the last instanced area.

4. Try to load up an earlier save file and then check if your items are still stored on your ship.

5. If the items you have stored on your spaceship are still missing, then you can close the game and then restart your PC, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.

Keep in mind that you need to quit out of Starfield if you are playing on Xbox before restarting. To do so, open the guide menu by pressing the Xbox button. From there, move the cursor over to the game icon and then press the Menu button. You should open the pop-up menu, where you can then select Quit.

6. Check to see if there is an update available for Starfield as a new patch may make the vanished items on the ship appear.

7. If you have mods installed, then you can try disabling and deleting them.

How to disable controller vibrations in Starfield

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If you are playing Starfield with a compatible controller, then the gamepad will vibrate by default based on certain actions. If you find that the vibration effect to be distracting, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can turn it off.

1. To begin, you need to head into Settings from the Main Menu.

If you have already loaded into your save file, then you need to open the in-game menu and then go to System from there. If you are playing with an Xbox controller, then you have to press the Menu button to open the in-game menu and then the same Menu button again to head into System. From there, you can go to Settings.

2. From Settings, you need to select Controls.

3. In the Controls section move the cursor to Controller Vibrations. It should display the following information:

Toggle controller vibration on or off.

4. By default, the Controller Vibrations is set to On. To disable haptic feedback, make sure that this is set to Off instead.

5. Exit the Settings menu once you are done disabling rumble.

You should no longer notice any vibrations when you start playing Starfield again.