Bethesda has established a reputation for collaborating with community modders to enhance its games, and fans are curious if this mod-friendly approach will continue withStarfield, its first new IP in over 25 years. Fortunately, Todd Howard, the game’s director, already addressed this concern in 2021, reassuring players. However, due to the secrecy surrounding modding features in the game, there are still unanswered questions that might concern gamers. This guide aims to clarifyStarfield’sofficial mod supportand how it will function.
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Is There Mod Support in Starfield?
Bethesda’s vice president of global marketing, Pete Hines, confirmed thatStarfieldwill include mod support. However, the official modding kits will be available after the game’s September launch.
During his Gamescom appearance, Hines announcedBethesda’s plans to embrace mods forStarfield, stating, “Yes,there’s going to be mods; we’re going to release the creation kit [forStarfield]. But it’s post-launch.” He reiterated this in an interview with Vandal, affirming that mod support will be available for both PC and console.
How Will Modding Work in Starfield
Starfield’s official mod support will follow a similar structure to that ofSkyrimandFallout 4.Modders and creators will develop content with the game’s official modding kit. Once they receive Bethesda’s approval and complete the localization process, they will likely be able to release their creations into the game.
It’s unclear whetherStarfieldwill featurea Creation Clubwhere modders are compensated for their contributions. However, given Pete Hines' comparison of the game’s modding system to that of theElder Scrollsseries, it is reasonable to anticipate an official modding community forStarfield.
Will Starfield Mods Be Free?
Given thatBethesda consistently implements microtransactions in its games,Starfieldis likely to feature paid mods. Players may not necessarily have to use real money to purchase these modifications, but they might need to get them with in-game credits, often obtained through actual transactions.
Where to Look for Starfield Mods?
For Bethesda-approved mods,Starfieldplayers should search in-game marketplaces. But the best places to find community-created mods are the “Starfield Mods” subreddit (r/starfieldmods) and the Nexus Mods website.
Currently,Starfieldhas about 20 unofficial mods that alter features such as FOV and UI. However, the most notable modification is the upscaler, which replaces FSR2 with DLSS or XeSS.
The following are some of the most anticipatedStarfieldmods:
Starfieldwill be available for PC and Xbox Series X|S on August 06, 2025.
