Starfield has arrived on PS5, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing as players have reported numerous issues with the Bethesda game–which shouldn’t be too surprising, given the studio’s history. With players reporting numerous bugs and hard crashes, Bethesda has responded to those complaints and has confirmed that a hotfix will roll out later this week.
“We’re aware of some reported PS5 crashing issues and have narrowed them down to a small number of causes,” Bethesda said in an online statement. “We’re addressing these in a hotfix we’re aiming to release this week. Thanks for flagging, and we’ll keep you posted.”
Buggy launch-week Bethesda games aren’t a rarity, but the PS5 launch of Starfield appears to be particularly bad so far. Players have gone online to complain about hard crashes and progression-breaking bugs, while others have reported instances where the game is essentially unplayable in its present form. This has led to requests for refunds, and the problems appear to be hitting both base PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles.
It’s great to see Bethesda acknowledging the issues with Starfield on PS5. Hopefully, the upcoming hotfix will improve the experience for players. Looking forward to seeing how they resolve these challenges!