Starfield's Biggest Update Yet is Now Live—Here Are the Changes

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After cooking in Steam Beta for a couple of weeks, Starfield's biggest update yet has finally launched! Bethesda Game Studios implemented a plethora of changes, most notably the improved lighting effects on 73 locations in the game, as well as fixes to a lot of quests.

Lighting Improved

One of the highlights of Update 1.9.51.0 is the improved lighting of various locations in Starfield. As to what these locations are, Redditor DinDisco shared some in-game screenshots for those who are interested to know about the lighting improvements.

Basically, certain areas like the Red Mile and New Homestead now look brighter than ever. Some caves have also received some improvements, making them more navigable.

Quest Fixes

Update 1.9.51.0 has resolved a number of bugs concerning quests in Starfield. For example, the bug that caused the data transfer sequence in "Eye of the Storm" to not commence after placing the Data Core has finally been fixed.

In another quest, Failure to Communicate, the issue that prevented players from completing the quest if they defeated all of the members of the defense pact has been addressed.

Despite the many quest fixes in Update 1.9.51.0, players have still encountered some annoying bugs. As one Redditor pointed out, the "Power from Beyond" quest is still bugged, particularly the part where there are no temples in sight.

Highlights

GENERAL

Addressed a crash that could occur when changing from Fullscreen to Windowed mode. (PC)
Fixed an issue that prevented Windows users saving if their username featured certain characters (PC).
Fixed an issue that could lead to a control lock or a crash after loading a quicksave while in the targeting mode.
Added Optimizations to cloud syncing of save games (MSS/Xbox).
Improved how crowds behave when desired target is reserved.

GRAPHICS

Improved widescreen support (32:9, 21:9 and 16:10).
Added support for stars displaying sun disk geometry.
Shadows can now be seen on planet rings from planet surface.
Improved eyes and skin on crowd characters.
Improved contact shadows on character skin (Xbox and PC Medium/High/Ultra).
Improved contact shadows on character cloth (PC High/Ultra).
Improved contact shadows on first person (PC Ultra).
Improved lighting in character generation menu.

QUESTS

Absolute Power: Fixed missing slate in the safe preventing from completing the optional objective "Locate Evidence to Extort Ayumi Komiko".
Derelict Ship: Fixed an issue preventing the player from reaching the pilot seat if they did not have access to advanced locks.
Executive Level: Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on a chair in the Ryujin Industries HQ conference room.
War Relics: Resolved an issue that could prevent Kaiser from moving to the mission site.