Starfield update 1.16.244 fixed a freeze when traversing a planet surface

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Notes for Starfield update 1.16.244 appeared in the game's Steam announcements on Jun 11, 2026, saying the update was available on all platforms. The post listed a fix for a freeze that could occur when traversing a planet surface, and another for a crash that could occur if a Designer Couch was placed aboard a ship. The notes also said issues with Major Incursions, Terran black boxes and Incursion icons were addressed, and told players to download the update for both the Starfield base game and the Terran Armada DLC. The notes are in the Steam announcements of Starfield.1^,2^,3^,4^,5^,6^,7