Bethesda’s highly anticipated sci-fi RPG, Starfield, is making waves with its latest beta update on Steam. The highlight of this update is the introduction of DLSS support, a feature long-awaited by the gaming community. If you’re eager to enhance your Starfield experience with DLSS and other quality-of-life fixes, follow our step-by-step guide to access the beta build and enable DLSS.
Unlocking the DLSS Magic: Starfield’s Beta Update Unveiled
Bethesda recently announced the arrival of the DLSS update through Starfield’s official X account (formerly Twitter). The beta update, labeled 1.8.83 and weighing in at 2GB, introduces DLSS support, including DLAA, Reflex Low-Latency, and DLSS frame generation. These additions aim to boost frame rates on older graphics cards and GPUs running the game at 4K, all while preserving visual fidelity. Alongside DLSS, the update brings various quality-of-life improvements, such as the ability to consume food items directly from the world, bypassing the need to add them to your inventory.
Noteworthy Fixes and Improvements: What’s Inside the Starfield Update
The 1.8.83 update isn’t just about DLSS; it comes bundled with a range of fixes and optimizations to enhance overall gameplay. Key changes include GPU performance optimization and CPU rendering threading mode, promising a smoother gaming experience. A comprehensive list of bug fixes and stability enhancements has also been included. For a detailed overview, refer to the official change log.
How to Access Starfield’s DLSS Update on Steam
To embark on your DLSS-powered Starfield adventure, you need to opt into the beta branch. Keep in mind that beta builds might have glitches, and saves won’t be compatible with the official update. Follow these steps to get started:
- Locate Starfield in your Steam library, right-click, and select Properties.
- In the Properties window, click on the “Betas” option in the left sidebar.
- Choose “beta-Beta” from the drop-down next to “Beta Participation” to access the latest update.
Once the update is installed, launch the game, and navigate to “Settings -> Display” to find the newly added DLSS settings option.
