2023-09-11 01:41:21
Case of the Lost Stars in Starfield on AMD Radeon GPUs, nothing game-breaking but definitely immersion-breaking
Reddit users have recently discovered a new bug in Starfield that affects the game’s display on AMD Radeon GPUs. While not game-breaking, this bug has been found to be quite immersion-breaking for players.
The issue was initially brought up by a user on Reddit’s Starfield subreddit. According to the user, when running the game on an AMD Radeon GPU, Starfield fails to display any stars in solar systems while on the day side of the moon or any planetary body. This problem seems to be specific to AMD Radeon GPUs, with users of Radeon RX 7000 and RX 6000 GPUs reporting the same issue.
In order to accurately depict the day side of any planetary body or moon, a light source like a star is required to illuminate everything. On non-AMD GPUs, players can see the star or sun in the skybox, which provides the necessary light source for the surface. However, on AMD GPUs, the star or sun does not appear, leaving the planet or moon illuminated without any source of light.
Although this bug does not break the game, it does affect the overall immersion and visual experience. The process of stargazing in deep space is an important aspect of Starfield’s gameplay, and the absence of stars can detract from the overall atmosphere. It is worth noting that the user who reported this bug was able to resolve the issue by switching from an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
Bethesda and AMD have collaborated to enhance the gaming experience for owners of Ryzen and Radeon GPUs. While Starfield runs smoothly on Radeon GPUs compared to the competition, this bug has slipped through the cracks. Despite the game currently having over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, this specific issue has just recently been reported.
It is expected that Bethesda will address this bug through a patch for the game. Alternatively, the modding community has been actively working on performance improvements and tweaks since the game’s release. There are already various mods available that can potentially help mitigate this issue.
In conclusion, while the bug regarding the missing stars on AMD Radeon GPUs in Starfield is not game-breaking, it does impact the visual immersion of the game. Players who enjoy stargazing in deep space may find this bug particularly disappointing. However, it is likely that Bethesda will rectify the issue soon, ensuring a more immersive experience for all players.
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