Bethesda has officially dropped its May Update for Starfield on PC and Xbox Series X|S, delivering both performance improvements and major updates to its Creation Club modding ecosystem. Here’s everything new in Patch 1.15.216 and what it means for players and modders alike:
🧩 Key Gameplay & Performance Improvements
- “Very Low” Display Setting Added: Boosts performance on low-end systems or older PCs.
- Ultra-Wide Monitor Support: The game now officially supports 32:9 and 32:10 resolutions.
- Scanner Lag Fix: Frame drops caused by extended use of the scanner during long sessions have been addressed.
- Celestial Visuals Fix: Stars and planets now stay visible after entering/exiting interiors — immersion saved! 🌌
🛠️ Creation Club & Modding Upgrades
- Creation Kit Gets a Power-Up:
- Upload mods up to 2GB in size.
- Custom icons for in-game content now supported.
- Mod Bundles Supported: You can now buy/download multiple mods as bundles via the Creation Store — great for themed packs or overhaul collections.
These changes show Bethesda is doubling down on mod support, laying the groundwork for Starfield’s community to thrive like Skyrim’s and Fallout 4’s before it.
🕵️ New Storyline Mod from Kinggath’s Team: Watchtower Threat
A brand-new narrative mod has launched from the Kinggath modding team (famous for Sim Settlements). Here’s the plot:
A secret faction known as the Watchtower believes you’re too powerful to be left unchecked. Join forces with a hunted adventurer, infiltrate Watchtower ranks, and repurpose their own tech to fight back.
🔥 Sounds like a thrilling side campaign full of espionage, betrayal, and power plays — but it’s unclear if it’s free or requires purchase through the Creator Club. Bethesda has yet to clarify.
🎯 Final Thoughts
Bethesda continues to fine-tune Starfield while opening more doors for creators. Whether you’re optimizing performance on a lower-end rig or diving into new modded stories, this update offers something for everyone, especially modders and fans of community content.
Keep an eye on the Creator Club to see if Watchtower Threat drops as a free add-on or a premium bundle.
