Starfield Receives Massive June Update, Adding 60 FPS on Xbox and Vast Exploration Overhaul

Starfield fans, suit up—Bethesda’s ambitious space-faring RPG has just launched its most significant update yet. Dropping today, the June update finally delivers two heavily requested features: 60 frames-per-second performance on Xbox Series X and a massive overhaul to the game’s exploration systems—changes that are already earning praise for revitalizing the interstellar adventure.

Since Starfield’s launch in September 2023, the game has seen both acclaim and criticism. While praised for its expansive universe and deep role-playing mechanics, players have long clamored for smoother performance on consoles and richer planetary exploration. Bethesda listened. With today’s update, available now for both PC and Xbox platforms, those issues are getting a serious upgrade.

The new 60 FPS mode on Xbox Series X offers a dramatically smoother gameplay experience. Players can now choose between Performance Mode, which prioritizes frame rate, and Quality Mode, which maintains higher visual fidelity at 30 FPS. This newfound fluidity dramatically enhances combat, navigation, and overall immersion, addressing one of the game’s most consistent critiques since launch.

In addition to performance improvements, Bethesda has reimagined planetary exploration. Procedural generation remains at the core, but new systems allow for more varied biomes, dynamic weather patterns, and handcrafted environmental storytelling. Players will now encounter more meaningful discoveries on unexplored worlds—ranging from narrative-rich ruins and abandoned outposts to dynamic alien wildlife interactions.

This update also expands the game’s crafting and outpost systems, enabling deeper personalization and utility, plus a handful of quality-of-life changes aimed squarely at streamlining the user experience. Notably, players can now use surface vehicles to traverse planets, a feature many felt was missing at launch.

Bethesda has teased this overhaul for months, positioning it as a “next chapter” for Starfield. Early community reactions suggest the gamble is paying off—with Reddit and gaming forums already buzzing with excitement over the smoother gameplay and enriched planetary detail.

As Bethesda continues its post-launch roadmap—with Shattered Space still on the horizon—today’s update signals a turning point. Starfield is finally finding its orbit—and not a moment too soon.