How to Fix Starfield Eye of the Storm Bug

It seems that the initial release or pre-purchase of Starfield by Bethesda didn’t go smoothly due to some in-game bugs and errors. Though the space-themed...

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Last updated on February 29, 2024

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It seems that the initial release or pre-purchase of Starfield by Bethesda didn’t go smoothly due to some in-game bugs and errors. Though the space-themed action adventure RPG has won many hearts with its overall storyline and graphical surprises, developers need more time and effort to fix common issues. As the game is in Early Access, we expect bugs and errors until multiple patch fixes arrive. Meanwhile, the Starfield Eye of the Storm Bug is affecting plenty of players.

This particular bug appears whenever players are asked to complete a task by rerouting the ship’s power by flipping two power switches during the Eye of the Storm quest. It eventually occurs during the players get stuck with the transfer process after completing the mission. So, players won’t be able to progress further in the gameplay and the quest becomes unresponsive or even fails to update. To be precise, the ‘Eye of the Storm’ quest allows players to support the United Colonies or the Crimson Fleet in this mission.

Not only this but also the ‘Eye of the Storm’ quest can also cause several other issues in Starfield which prevent players from completing the quest, audio cuts, in-game lags, crashes, and more. Additionally, the players can also get stuck in the transfer process while activating the vault door. All in all, this is a major bug in Starfield and should be fixed by the developers as soon as possible.

4. Try Saving the Game Progress Frequently

Another thing you should do is to frequently save the game progress multiple times before the beginning of a new mission or quest in Starfield. So that you’ll be able to load a game save later whenever required. Several players did report that this specific method has fixed the Starfield Eye of the Storm Bug at their end temporarily.

5. Update the Game

An outdated game version can eventually trigger multiple issues with the in-game features or quest missions. Make sure to check for the pending game updates manually to avoid glitches or bugs in most scenarios.

For Xbox Series X|S:

Press the Xbox button on your controller.
Next, choose My Games & Apps > Select See All.
Select Manage and then Updates.
If there is an update available, your console will automatically start downloading & installing the new patch.

Please Note: It’s worth recommending going to the Settings page > Choose Systems > Select Updates to update your game automatically whenever the console is connected to the internet.

For PC:

Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Click on Starfield from the left pane.
Steam will automatically search for the available update.
If there is an update available, click on the Update button.
Now, wait for the update to complete.
Once done, restart the PC to apply the changes.

Note: If the update isn’t available that means your game is already running the latest version.

6. Scan and Repair the Game Files

The chances are high that corrupted or missing game files installed on the PC conflict with running the in-game missions properly. It’s always a better idea to verify and repair the installed game files by following the steps below to run the game more smoothly.

Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
Right-click on Starfield from the list.
Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.

Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Wait for the repair process to complete and then restart the PC.

7. Contact Bethesda Support

Your last resort is to contact Bethesda Support for further assistance on the Starfield Eye of the Storm Bug. We’re not sure whether the developers are aware of this ‘Eye of the Storm’ bug in Starfield or not. So, complaining about this bug and creating a support ticket with the necessary details will help the developers investigate it deeply. As it might take some time for the devs to support you personally or provide a patch fix, just have some patience.

That’s it, guys. We hope this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.

How to Fix Starfield Eye of the Storm Bug