Starfield patch 1.16.244
Starfield Free Lanes update (April 2026): free-flight between planets, PS5 launch. Update 1.16.244 (June 2026) stability fixes. The largest free content update in the game's history.
Hub last reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Released
- Sep 6, 2023
- Genre
- Action RPG
- Platforms
- PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
What this hub covers
Starfield received its largest free content update with Free Lanes on 7 April 2026, coinciding with the game's PlayStation 5 launch. Free Lanes introduces free-flight between planets within the same star system — the most significant gameplay mechanic addition since the game's original release.
Update 1.16.244 (11 June 2026) followed with stability fixes and UI improvements.
Major 2026 updates
| Update | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Free Lanes | 7 Apr 2026 | Free-flight between planets, new locations, quests, collectibles. PS5 launch |
| 1.16.244 | 11 Jun 2026 | Stability fixes, gameplay and UI improvements |