The latest update for Starfield is a thrilling development for those who relish the challenge of hunting down achievements, as Creations now seamlessly align with these rewarding pursuits. Previously, the 1.14.74 update marked a significant shift in the game by resolving the headaches associated with Creations in Starfield that blocked achievements, which was quite the nuisance for dedicated players keen on amassing every badge of progress possible. The great news is, this issue has been entirely addressed. Mods crafted under the Verified Creators program can now support achievements if the mod creators choose to enable them.
This patch isn’t a minor tweak—far from it. The 1.14.74 update brings a wave of improvements in terms of quality-of-life enhancements, bolstering frame rates, squashing over 30 bugs, and finally lifting the achievement restrictions that hounded players. Even though Starfield’s journey since its launch has been a tad rocky, Bethesda’s ongoing updates have brought about a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm among the gaming community. The change that allows Creations to support achievements is a significant boost for players who thrive on these gaming challenges.
Bethesda has long been recognized for its support of fan-driven mods. Mods play a pivotal role in keeping beloved games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 vibrant and engaging even years post-release. While many mods are readily accessed through platforms like Nexus Mods, Bethesda offers its own platform via the Creation Club. This club provides mod enthusiasts a chance to build and showcase their work using Bethesda’s Creation Kit, with the potential to join the Verified Creator program and earn royalties. As Starfield keeps evolving, official Creations have elevated the gameplay experience, although the initial lack of achievement support was a notable downside for these mods.
However, there’s a caveat—achievements won’t retroactively unlock for previous saves that involved Creations. Even if a mod creator now enables these achievements, Bethesda has clarified that it won’t apply to past game saves.
Starfield’s Creations journey hasn’t been without hiccups. Since launching in June, the Creation Club has faced criticism from players who argue some mods come with steep price tags. While this is a perfectly valid concern, there are still numerous free mods available. Yet, for those seeking specific experiences, the notion of paying extra for mods without guaranteed long-term support is understandably worrisome. Despite these controversies, the newfound ability to earn achievements is undeniably positive news.
When it comes to unlocking achievements, it’s surprising that Creations weren’t set up this way from the outset, but at least it wasn’t a permanent oversight. Not every player is driven to complete every achievement, but ensuring Starfield offers something for every type of player is crucial for its ongoing appeal. Achievements add a rewarding layer to games like Starfield, and the fact that you no longer have to compromise on mods to pursue them is a big leap forward for this interstellar RPG. This update hopefully signals more exciting tweaks and additions in future patches.
Alongside the 1.14.74 update, gamers can also snag a free land vehicle mod called the Deimog, adding even more to the adventure.
Although Starfield still has a way to go before it can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of Bethesda’s hallmark titles, updates like 1.14.74 show promising strides. While pricing issues with certain Creations persist, at least now players don’t have to choose between evolving their game experience with mods and earning achievements.
