How To Fix Starfield Crashing on Xbox Series X/S

Welcome to our friendly troubleshooting guide for fixing Starfield crashing issues on Xbox Series X/S. Despite being the most bug-free launch of any Bethesda game, Starfield is not immune to bugs and issues. But don't worry, with our helpful tips and tricks, you'll be back on track to complete the Red Mile Run in no time!

Restart the Game

The first troubleshooting step you should try is simply restarting the game. Sometimes, a temporary glitch or error can occur that can be easily fixed by restarting the game. To do this, exit the game completely and then relaunch it. This will refresh the game's data and may resolve any crashing issues you were experiencing.

Restart Your Console

If restarting the game didn't solve the crashing problem, the next step is to restart your console. This can help clear any temporary system issues that may be causing the game to crash. Here's how you can restart your Xbox Series X/S:

1. Select "Settings" from the main menu.

2. Go to "Profile & System" and then select "General."

3. Choose "Power Options" and select "Restart Now."

After your console restarts, try launching Starfield again and see if the crashing issue persists.

Launch Without Internet Connection

If you're still experiencing crashing issues, it's worth trying to launch the game without an internet connection. This step can help determine if Cloud Saves or any online features are causing the crashing problem. Here's how you can launch Starfield without an internet connection:

1. Disconnect your Xbox Series X/S from the internet by either unplugging the Ethernet cable or disabling Wi-Fi in the console settings.

2. Launch the game and see if it crashes.

If the game runs without crashing when you're offline, it's possible that your Cloud Saves or online features are causing the problem. In that case, you might want to consider deleting and redownloading your local saves from the Cloud.

Delete and Redownload Local Saves from Cloud

If crashes persist even when launching the game without an internet connection, it's time to delete your local saves and redownload them from the Cloud. Corrupted save files can sometimes cause crashing issues. Here's how you can delete and redownload your local saves from the Cloud on Xbox Series X/S:

1. Go to "My Games & Apps" on your Xbox Series X/S home screen.

2. Highlight Starfield and press the Menu button on your controller (the one with three lines).

3. From the menu that appears, select "Manage Game & Add-Ons."

4. Navigate to the "Saved Data" tab and select "Delete All."

5. Confirm the deletion by selecting "Delete Everywhere."

6. Once the local saves are deleted, reconnect your console to the internet.

7. Launch Starfield and allow it to sync with the Cloud to redownload your saves.

After redownloading your saves, try playing Starfield again and see if the crashing issue has been resolved.

Uninstall and Reinstall Starfield

If none of the previous steps have resolved the crashing problem, it's time to uninstall and reinstall Starfield. This step ensures that a corrupted file is not causing the crashing issues. Here's how you can uninstall and reinstall Starfield on Xbox Series X/S:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.

2. Navigate to "My Games & Apps" and highlight Starfield.

3. Press the Menu button on your controller and select "Uninstall."

4. Confirm the uninstallation by selecting "Uninstall All."

5. Once the game is uninstalled, go to the Microsoft Store and search for Starfield.

6. Select the game from the search results and choose "Install."

7. Wait for the game to finish downloading and installing.

8. Launch Starfield and see if the crashing issue has been resolved.

By following these friendly troubleshooting steps, you should be able to fix Starfield crashing issues on your Xbox Series X/S. Remember that even though every effort has been made by Bethesda to create a bug-free experience, occasional glitches can still occur. In such cases, it's important to have a troubleshooting guide like this to help you get back to enjoying the game.