This update introduced the first official faction expansion through the Trackers Alliance The Starjacker:
If you are upgrading from an older version (e.g., v1.11.36), your saves located in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Starfield should be detected automatically. However, back them up before starting the new version for the first time. 🧩 Managing Mods Version 1.12.36 officially supports the menu (Bethesda's built-in mod shop). Script Extender (SFSE): If you use external mods from Nexus Mods , ensure you download the version of Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) that specifically matches build . Older versions will cause the game to crash on launch. Plugins.txt Enabler: Starfield Update v1 12 36-RUNE
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Update is officially known as the Starfield: Shattered Space pre-launch update (or the Creations update). It was a significant milestone for the game because it introduced the Creations Menu (Bethesda's integrated mod platform, similar to Bethesda.net for Skyrim and Fallout 4). This update introduced the first official faction expansion
The "RUNE" installer usually has a checkbox to "Copy contents of RUNE directory to installdir." Ensure this is checked, or manually copy the files from the folder into the main game folder after installation. Save Compatibility: Script Extender (SFSE): If you use external mods
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