Bethesda Targets Starfield PS5 Crash Fix This Week

Bethesda has confirmed that it has pinpointed the issues causing Starfield to crash on PS5 and PS5 Pro. A hotfix is on the way this week, as reported by Push Square. While the studio hasn’t shared specific details about the root cause yet, acknowledging the bug is a crucial first step toward fixing it.

The crashes impact both the standard PS5 and the PS5 Pro, indicating the problem isn’t linked to a particular hardware setup. Bethesda’s launch of Starfield for PS5 was already delayed. The game initially released on September 6, 2023, as an Xbox and PC exclusive before finally arriving on PlayStation.

This timing is less than ideal for Bethesda. Starfield currently holds a 56% positive rating from 116,597 Steam reviews, which is much lower than the 88 it scored on Metacritic at launch. Ongoing technical problems on what’s supposed to be a newer platform don’t help rebuild player confidence in a game that’s steadily lost goodwill since 2023.

According to Game Rant, players facing crashes should remain cautious even after the hotfix arrives. Patch timings can change, and the fix might not cover every crash scenario players experience. Bethesda hasn’t specified a day for the update within the week.

Currently, there are 22,244 concurrent players on Steam, showing Starfield still has an active audience. However, the disconnect between its critical reception and player sentiment is a real issue. A glitchy PS5 port that crashes frequently will only widen the gap among a player base that’s already divided over the core experience.

By The Numbers

Metacritic Score	88
Steam Review Score	56% positive
Total Steam Reviews	116,597
Current Steam Players	22,244
Steam Price	$49.99

Community sentiment about Starfield remains bleak on Steam. One reviewer captured the widespread frustration bluntly: “Repetitive, boring, empty, soulless.” Another reviewer took a more surreal approach, describing a scene with lawn chairs, a butane stove, and a ham sandwich on an airless moon. This was a subtle jab at the game’s procedurally generated world design, which has failed to resonate with many players.

What To Watch

• Hotfix release timing: Bethesda hasn’t announced a specific day yet. Keep an eye out for patch notes that detail which crash scenarios are being addressed and whether the PS5 Pro will receive a separate fix or a unified patch.
• Player response on PS5: If crashes persist after the patch, expect community frustration to rise. The PS5 audience is newer to Starfield and hasn’t had years to lower their expectations.
• Steam review trajectory: With a 56% positive rating across over 116,000 reviews, any ongoing negative news could push Starfield’s Steam rating into “Mostly Negative” territory, which Bethesda will want to avoid.