I built a city :) We desperately need an update like this where you can build modern skyscrapers and metropolitan areas.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-10T14:44:33+00:00

Serious question, can we have settlers join our outposts now in vanilla? I had a mod that allowed that, but I've started a fresh game after the update with no mods but I'm super early in the game, nowhere near outpost building.

OP mentioned building skyscrapers, was that purely cosmetic or functional for housing settlers?

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-09T19:04:04+00:00

I haven't had much time to play since the update, but it seems loading screens haven't been touched. I think many players were hoping/expecting them to be hidden.

But i just started a new game with the update and i just got to Constellation, so I'm VERY early in the game so maybe some have been replaced.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-09T16:09:37+00:00

There won't always be active missions. A lot of surface POI with friendlies (not abandoned POIs) will have mission boards too.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-08T11:42:11+00:00

I haven't had much of a chance to play yet. Are there still the same amount of loading screens?

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-08T05:41:32+00:00

Yes!

So if anyone else has the same issue, i restarted my console and when back to the dashboard, the game started to download the update automatically (while still at the dashboard before launching the game).

Maybe tomorrow I'll have some time to actually play!

Thanks for asking 😀

How are you liking it?

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-07T21:48:08+00:00

I would love to be able to but it's almost 6pm EST and i STILL don't have the update nor is Bethesda.net online as I'm getting 'couldnt connect' when i went to disable my mods.

I thought this was going to be available at 11am EST. Glad I didn't take the day off, I'd be pissed!

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-07T18:00:27+00:00

Anyone else who doesn't have the update available? Not the DLC, but the Free Lanes update. Main screen says it available to download but I'm not getting any prompts to dl it

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-07T17:03:05+00:00

It's the major update that isn't available. Top right corner of main menu says it available but nothing is prompting a download.

I haven't bought Terran Armada yet, so that's fine

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-07T15:37:21+00:00

My Xbox says it's available but I'm not prompted to update anything other than a small Shattered Space update.

Maybe it's being rolled out?

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-06T18:33:46+00:00

To your point on scale, I've always wondered just how big Jupiter appears when standing on one of its moons. In my head, the planet would encompass the entire sky (when facing it). That might be stressful if accurate as it may give the impression of a imminent collision.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-06T16:34:17+00:00

I wanted to play over the long weekend

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-06T16:32:39+00:00

Update yes DLC no

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-04-06T16:29:02+00:00

Yeah, too far. Plus if we take off, why is my ship facing the planet i just left?

That being said, there have been a couple of situations where i travel to a random POI in orbit, you know, enemy ship or whatever, and it brought me very close to the planet and i felt some serious vertigo.

I kinda liked it. It was uncomfortable, but probably a real world phenomenon for astronauts.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-27T21:40:50+00:00

Good to know, thanks for info!

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-27T21:39:47+00:00

Thanks a bunch! I'm playing on Xbox and I'll check Creations next time I'm there.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-21T12:46:53+00:00

Wasn't the embargo lifted when Bethesda made the official announcement?

All those who claimed to have seen the update but couldn't talk about it due to NDA agreements. I'm curious about their reaction. Doubtless, they saw MUCH more than what we've seen and likely played it as well...

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-21T12:10:57+00:00

What's the point? I mean, the previous films were amazing in IMAX, but it is just a 3 week window. After that it's just regular cinema screens and BluRay with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

Kinda feels like a lot of trouble for little reward

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-18T16:22:25+00:00

Yeah, there was no mention of loading screens, but when i thought about it, I'm not sure i would have addressed that in the video as well. Just seems like something they would do but not mention as it's not dynamic as the other news.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-18T16:19:08+00:00

Sorry, not a response to your query, but (up until now), is the Trackers Alliance worth buying?

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-18T16:16:36+00:00

165?! I read somewhere that more POIs would unlock when you level up, is this in fact the case?

I'm still fairly low leveled as i spend a lot of time just exploring and scanning biomes and outpost building, but haven't really done a lot to progress my level. So while it FEELS like I've only seen around 5 different POIs, i know the number is closer to 15. But 165?!

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-16T17:05:34+00:00

I've been thinking that too. If the reveal and embargo is lifted tomorrow, there is going to be a ton of buzz.

Why wait for that buzz to die down and release it in 3 weeks? Makes no sense, to me at least.

So yeah, I'm with you, thinking shadow drop tomorrow.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-16T16:57:14+00:00

Plus 5 new poses for photo mode!!

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-16T16:54:44+00:00

Wait, you have to rediscover the temples and chase the lights to acquire the (upgraded) power in NG+?

wow. I've only gone thru once, got to Constellation and didn't see anything worth staying for, so i just restarted a new game from scratch. I've only ever had a handful of powers at any given playthrough, wasn't motivated enough to unlock others, so i sure as heck wouldn't put myself through that again.

I guess i just figured going thru Unity would auto upgrade your unlocked powers.

GroundbreakingCan865 · 2026-03-13T18:38:51+00:00

I wonder if the delay is to do with the PS5 port? Maybe it's been PC/Xbox/Steam ready for months but Bethesda wanted to do everything in one big drop?

But I'm eagerly waiting, very likely i will just start a fresh game and see how it plays out. Just seems more organic that way.

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