**✅Compatible With Patch 1.13.61 on Steam** ### **⛔Not Compatible with the Gampass Edition** **⛔ I**f you use our other Constellation Collections these mods are already included**⛔** ![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SoH8R.png)Hey, Guys [v2](https://www.nexusmods.com/users/123334373) here this is [Constellation](https://) for **Starfield**. This is a collection of the Main Core Mods needed to Mod Starfield. Download this collection and then add any mods you want yourself. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) ![](https://s10.gifyu.com/images/SoHnI.png) [![](https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S6n82.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Jkn28bHzHQVoVSyz4v8kA) [![](https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S6n4A.png)](https://discord.gg/v2-s-collections-1076179431195955290) - Easy to follow step-by-step installation guide. - Setup Video- [HERE](https://youtu.be/4T8pOWYWu5Q?si=27GVbgBmVvDWOdm_) - Continuous Support in Comments and on Discord. - Live voice support. - Giveaways. Nexus Premium/Game Keys/Discord Nitro (Every Week). - and much much more Join our Discord for more information. \ - ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)![](https://s10.gifyu.com/images/SoHnq.png)(SFSE) Script Extender. - Achievement Enabler. - Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor). - SF1Edit. \ ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SoHnR.png)

⛔DO NOT

- Update any of the mods in this collection individually in Vortex when a mod gets updated we will update the collection.

⛔MAKE A BACKUP SAVE

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4oWIJmgLrg ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) - Mods for Bethesda games can be unreliable at times it's always good to make a backup of your save file. The save file location can be found below Just copy the contents of this file and place it somewhere on your PC. - Alternatively, you can run the backup bat file that is in your main directory after you install the Collection to automate the backup of your saves. ``` C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\Documents\My Games\Starfield\Saves ```

⛔HOW TO UPDATE

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC0GbFmp6Kw ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) - **1**) Create a new Profile in Vortex and enable it. - **2**) Go to the [Collection](https://next.nexusmods.com/starfield/collections/npk3lv?tab=about\&utm_source=copy\&utm_medium=social\&utm_campaign=share_collection) page and ensure the most current revision number is displayed, then select **"ADD TO VORTEX"** - **3**) When prompted to select which profile to install to, select the new profile you created in Step **1**) - **4**) Once the update is downloaded you can remove the old profile. **NOTE** Don't worry you will **NOT** have to redownload the entire collection with this method. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

⛔LAUNCHING STARFIELD

- Make sure Steam is open. - Use Vortex to launch the game. (You cannot Launch from Steam) ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgO30.jpg)

![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) ![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SoHnl.png)

⏰ INSTALL TIME

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c\_VA7dgty3c ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)**Premium Users**: Takes 5 Min + Semi-automatic. You can be AFK.\ **Free Users:** Takes 10 Hour + Semi-automatic. You will have to click on download for each mod one by one. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

1️⃣ PC Updates

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANxf9o7gnWE ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) - ⛔Make sure that you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio C++ >[HERE](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe) - ⛔Make sure that you have Desktop Runtime 7.0.3 >[HERE](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-7.0.3-windows-x64-installer) - ⛔Make sure that you have Desktop Runtime 6.0.23 >[HERE](https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/83d32568-c5a2-4117-9591-437051785f41/e75171da01b1fa5c796660dc4b96beed/windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.23-win-x64.exe) - ⛔Make sure that you have the latest Graphics driver update. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

2️⃣ STARFIELD

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1KryenezUw ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) - ⛔This Collection only supports the Steam Version of Starfield. - Start with a fresh install of Starfield. - Make sure the game is installed on an SSD. - If you have never launched the game or you have reinstalled the game launch the game at least once to generate the required files. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

3️⃣ VORTEX

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX5tz-MO\_d8 ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)**1**) You will need [Vortex](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1?tab=description) mod manager downloaded and installed You can find it from the link below. If you already have Vortex skip this step. [![Vortex](https://i.imgur.com/xXhkzvj.png)](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1?tab=description)

4️⃣ VORTEX & STARFIELD

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suCAprM6m94 ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)**1**) Open Vortex and click on **"Select a game to manage"**.\ ![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/Select-a-game-to-managed.jpg)**2**) On the next screen scroll down to the **"Starfield"** icon and click on **"Manage".**\ ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgCKR.jpg)**3**) On the popup that appears click on **"Download"** on the bottom right, Vortex will restart. **4**) Once Vortex has restarted it may say **"Game not discovered"** If it does click **"Continue"** at the bottom right of the popup. **5**) A window will now pop up where you can choose the folder where **"Starfield"** is installed. **(Locations below)**. ``` [DRIVE LETTER]\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield ``` **6**) On your main Vortex window, it will now show an icon for **"Starfield"** showing that it is a managed game in Vortex. **7**) Go to the settings and on the Mods tab check **"automatically use suggested path for staging folder"** then check "**suggest and "apply".** **8**) On the same window select **"hard link deployment"** and check **"apply"**. ![](https://s5.gifyu.com/images/SRUz9.jpg)![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

5️⃣ ENABLING MODDING

## StarfieldCustom.ini **1**) If your Starfield.ini isn't set up for modding you will see this Pop-Up in the top right-hand corner of Vortex select **"Fix"**. ![](https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S8nhU.jpg)**2**)⛔When you see the pop-up for the **"Folder Junction Recommendation"** in Vortex select **"More"** and then select **"Never Show me Again"**. ![](https://s6.gifyu.com/images/S8nkL.jpg)**3**) When you see the pop-up for **"Mods may not load correctly"** go to the following location and delete the Data folder. ``` C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\My Games\Starfield ```

6️⃣ INSTALLING THE COLLECTION

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9\_7bp8UkpBI ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)**1**) Click on profiles now Create a new profile on Vortex ⛔(**DO NOT**) add the collection to your default profile. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgCKJ.jpg)**2**) Click "Add to Vortex"(choose your newly created profile). ![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/Untitled1.png)**3**) You will see a Pop-Up in in **Vortex** that says **"Not an archive"** select **"Create Mod"**. **4**) After the collection has finished installing you will get a pop-up for the Optional Mods. Select **"Show"** optional mods then select **"No thanks"** ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgGTE.jpg) ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

8️⃣ OPTIONAL MODS

*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bftJEk0eMI ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)Now you can choose which ***(OPTIONAL)*** Mods you would like to install these mods have notes attached and you will be prompted with specific installation options to guide you through the process **(Make sure to read these messages)**. ## Reshade ReShade is included with the collection once you have finished downloading it will be placed on the toolbar in the top left-hand corner of Vortex. NOTE If you use a Reshade make sure that HDR is disabled in Windows. **1**) Click on Reshade in the top corner. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgO3F.jpg)**2**) Select browse and find the **"*****Starfield.exe*****"** and select it.**(Locations below)** ``` Steam> Drive Letter\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield\Starfield.exe ``` **3**) Select Directx 10/11/12\ **4**) On the **"select preset to install"** select next\ **5**) Select next and finish the installation.\ **6**) Run the game I have added the Reshade below. - Constellation Reshade by[v2](https://www.nexusmods.com/hogwartslegacy/users/123334373) ### **Reshade controls** **End** key to toggle main effects\ **Home** key to open GUI ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)

⌨️ KEYBINDS

![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgafS.png)These are set up for a full-size KB.

# ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) NOW JOIN CONSTELLATION!!! # ![](https://s13.gifyu.com/images/SjuZk.gif) Please Endorse and Vote for the Collection ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) ![](https://s10.gifyu.com/images/SoHnd.png)**⛔ STOP.** Do not try to remove or uninstall things by hand. Do not try to reinstall everything. Do not try to reinstall Vortex, Starfield, or the collection when you see errors on Vortex. - You can find the full Troubleshooting list on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/v2-s-collections-1076179431195955290) and here [Troubleshooting/FAQ](https://github.com/2077v2/Constellation/blob/main/Troubleshooting%20FAQ.md) - You can find all our guides on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/v2-s-collections-1076179431195955290) and here [Guides](https://github.com/2077v2/Constellation/blob/main/Guides.md) ## FAQ ##

COMMON FAQS

## ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)[My controller doesn't work❓](https://) **1**) Open Steam. **2**) Locate **"Starfield"** and select **"Properties"**. **3**) Select **"Controller Settings"** and disable Steam Input. ## ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)[The Tools in Vortex are missing❓](https://) Sometimes you need to relink Vortex to a tool. **1**) Go to the "dashboard" tab in Vortex. **2**) Scroll down until you see "tools". **3**) Click the 3 dots next to the tool you need to relink ie Reshade. and select "edit" **4**) Now select "target" and browse to where you have the tool installed this will be in the main Starfield directory. ## ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)[My Achievements are not working❓](https://) The mod we use to enable Achievements while playing the modded version of the game is called **Baka Achievement Enabler (SFSE)**. This mod can sometimes stop working for some users. Below is a guide to fix this issue. **1**) Uninstall **SFSE** (Removed archive as well with Vortex) **2**) Uninstall **Baka AE** (Removed archive as well with Vortex) **3**) Install [Baka AE](https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/658?tab=description) **4**) Install [SFSE](https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/106) **5**) Make sure **Steam** is always open before you launch the game from **Vortex**

![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) ![](https://s10.gifyu.com/images/SoHlW.png) ## Features > We use a few tools in the collection to ensure that the collection is easy to use and user friendly.

CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS

- SFSE plugin that turns Quick Saves into normal Saves. - SFSE plugin adds a small delay when using the QuitGame function so that the "Bye." text is visible. - SFSE plugin that prevents achievements from being disabled with mods or when using the console. - KiLoader plugin that allows loose file loading from the game's root folder and more. - CCR Console Command Runner. - Custom Constellation Collection Loader. - Constellation Saves Backup. - Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor). - SF1Edit. - Plugins Txt Manager. - Plugins.txt Enabler. - Address Library for SFSE Plugins

*** ## Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor) ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/SgOuq.png)[Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor)](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/631/?tab=description) by [DoubleYouC](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/users/5045901) ### Features > Bethini Pie (Performance INI Editor) is a universal tool to make editing INI configuration files simple via a graphical user interface.

CLICK FOR DETAILS

- Automatic backup of INI files. - Easy restoration of backups via a simple dropdown menu. - The preset system allows settings to be configured to apply multiple configuration changes at the touch of a button. - Themes - Tooltips - The preview system allows the user to right-click on settings to retrieve additional information or even images about any setting so configured. - Extensible to be able to add support for multiple games/applications through simple JSON files.

[Official Support Forum](https://stepmodifications.org/forum/forum/200-bethini-support/) **⛔**NOTE This is **(OPTIONAL)** and for advanced users only. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg) ![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SoHnW.png)[AS ALWAYS FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED](https://) Please let us know if you have any issues with this collection I'm sure we can figure it out. If you enjoy this collection, **PLEASE** endorse the mod authors and Support us to help us build the best collection for Starfield. Special thanks to these guys who helped make this collection what it is. And everyone on the [Nexus](https://discord.gg/nexusmods) and the [Starfield](https://discord.gg/starfieldmodding) modding Discords. - v2s Collections Team - [canliberk](https://www.nexusmods.com/users/5027009) - [Pickysaurus](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/users/31179975) - [IxionXVII](https://www.nexusmods.com/users/6922776) And all the teams and modders behind all the tools that make Starfield modding possible. - [ElminsterAU](https://www.nexusmods.com/enderalspecialedition/users/167469) and the xEdit Team - [ianpatt](https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/users/2166624) and the SFSE Team - [DoubleYouC](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/users/5045901) If you would like to support me so I can afford a new ship so I can store more sandwiches click the button below. Can't donate? I understand a simple thank you and endorsement is much appreciated. [![](https://s9.gifyu.com/images/SFq3d.png)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2077v2)[![](https://s9.gifyu.com/images/SFq33.png)](https://patreon.com/v2sCollections?utm_medium=clipboard_copy\&utm_source=copyLink\&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator\&utm_content=join_link) ## ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)[Disclaimer](https://) - ⛔ I will not be responsible for any possibility of save corruption. - ⛔ Please don't use a similar name to this collection. - ⛔ I do not allow you to copy or clone this collection in any way. - ⛔**DO NOT** use a pirated game. It is against Nexus rules and is illegal and I will not provide any support. - © 2023 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. ![](https://s11.gifyu.com/images/Sgd38.jpg)![](https://s12.gifyu.com/images/SVQQz.png)

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