One of the most glaring issues at Starfield's launch was the lack of Field of View (FOV) adjustments. Players who were used to tweaking their camera settings were forced to rely on unofficial config file edits or external mods just to avoid motion sickness. Update 1.7.36 officially introduced dedicated FOV sliders in the Settings menu for both first-person and third-person camera modes. It provided a massive quality-of-life boost, allowing explorers to customize their visual experience right from the game menu, though Bethesda did add a warning that pushing the slider to extremes could affect system performance. 2. Quest Progress Fixes
on October 9, 2023, aimed at improving player customization and hardware stability shortly after the game's initial launch. While it did not introduce new story content, it addressed high-priority community requests, specifically regarding visual settings and PC-specific performance. Bethesda.net Core Feature: FOV Customization
Scene installers use specialized scripts that aggressive antivirus programs occasionally flag as false positives.
Most scene releases include a README.txt or NFO file inside the download. That the guide — it will tell you:
: This release fully supports secondary modifications like the Starfield Script Extender (SFSE), which requires exact version matchmaking to function. Core Gameplay Additions in Patch 1.7.36
: Resolved a progression-blocking bug in the mission "Echoes of the Past" where tunneling creatures could spawn in unreachable locations, preventing players from moving forward.
Enhanced stability for the ship builder interface, reducing crashes during complex modifications.