This massive 1.16.236 patch addresses one of the most persistent requests since launch: the ability to fly your ship between planets within a star system without constantly jumping into menus. While fast travel remains an option, cruise mode offers a more immersive way to experience the scale of space, making the journey between moons and gas giants feel like a genuine trek through the stars.
For those focused on the meta, the new X-Tech crafting system is the real game-changer. We can now craft legendary effects directly onto gear using upgrade modules, and the introduction of Rank 4 legendary effects means our endgame builds are about to get significantly more powerful. To support these new heights of power, the update also introduces the Quantum Entanglement Device. This tool finally solves the 'New Game Plus' inventory reset by allowing us to transfer a limited selection of items through the Unity.
Outpost builders haven't been ignored either. The addition of Shared Containers and more precise placement tools makes managing a galactic supply chain far less of a headache. If you're looking for new challenges to test your upgraded gear, keep an eye out for Anchorpoint Station, one of several new points of interest added to the star map. This update arrives alongside the Terran Armada DLC, marking a significant expansion of the Starfield experience.
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