Starfield has undeniably made a colossal impact, emerging as Bethesda’s largest and most triumphant RPG launch. This expansive interstellar adventure delivers an immersive experience with a myriad of characters and planets to explore. As one of the most highly anticipated games of 2023, it’s no surprise that Bethesda is charting Starfield’s future through requested updates. The most recent patch arrives as a Steam beta update, introducing the long-awaited Nvidia DLSS support and more.
For those who have delved into our Starfield review, the scale of Bethesda’s latest RPG becomes evident. From its familiar Skyrim-esque elements to its innovative features, this colossal creation from the renowned developer offers an experience that can consume hundreds of hours. However, the game didn’t launch with all the expected features, and one of the most requested was Nvidia DLSS support.
The absence of this support is now rectified with the 1.8.83 Steam beta update, marking the introduction of Nvidia DLSS support for PC players. Bethesda discloses that compatible Nvidia graphics cards can now leverage DLSS Super Resolution, Deep Learning Anti-aliasing (DLAA), Nvidia Reflex Low Latency, and DLSS Frame generation.
Performance updates tailored for PC players in version 1.8.83 include new GPU optimizations, particularly impactful for higher-end cards. The beta also introduces an enhanced renderer threading model, increasing CPU efficiency on higher-end systems, along with fixes for the FOV slider.
However, one graphics-related caveat in the beta update is the necessity to keep VSync turned off while DLSS Frame Generation is active, until a future patch resolves this. The development team is actively working to automatically adjust this setting in a forthcoming update to enable VSync alongside DLSS Frame Generation.
Beyond technical improvements, gameplay changes are in motion with the update. In version 1.8.83, Starfield allows you to consume food and drink items found in the environment, providing newfound flexibility on how you manage these resources.
For a comprehensive understanding of all the changes introduced in the Starfield beta update and instructions on how to participate in testing, refer to Bethesda’s official 1.8.83 patch notes on Steam. Keep in mind that the beta update is opt-in, requiring a separate build download. Bethesda clarifies that saves created in the beta build won’t function in the live game until the update is officially live, ensuring players won’t lose any progress.
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For those still hungry for more information, while a reliable Starfield wiki serves as a useful information hub, our newly established Starfield Database goes further, delivering daily news, searchable databanks, and interactive tools for a deeper exploration of the Starfield universe.