Judith was gone.

Fixed a major bug causing the game to crash after several hours of continuous exploration.

According to Bethesda’s release notes, v1.7.36 addressed the following:

Minor changes to the inventory screen and crafting menus make it easier to manage large amounts of resources.

It typically includes the full game updated to version 1.7.36.

The chat box didn’t appear. But Judith smiled—a slow, knowing smile—and said, “I want you to press F5.”

The complete official patch notes are as follows:

Official updates often lay the groundwork for the Creation Kit and paid mods. Cracked versions disable all online connectivity, meaning you cannot access:

: Groups like RUNE take official game patches, remove digital store locks, and share them as a single standalone download.

While the 1.7.36 update was small, it was part of a much larger, ongoing effort by Bethesda to improve Starfield . Since its launch, the game has received numerous major updates. A significant update in May 2025, for example, overhauled performance, added a "Very Low" graphics setting for lower-end PCs, and introduced major new tools for the modding community, including a new 2GB size limit for user-generated creations. This eventually led to a state where performance became stable on mid-range hardware, and the release of the Creation Kit empowered a community of modders to continue transforming the game.

The star of this update was undoubtedly the FOV slider. Before this patch, players had to rely on community-created mods or manual .ini file edits to change their perspective, which added friction for many. Its official inclusion was a welcome addition for everyone.