Starfield update 1.8.88 has begun rolling out today across all platforms including Xbox, and although it's a very small update, it does make a couple of notable adjustments - including the "pet rock" being taken out of the game forever!
Interestingly, there's also an Xbox Series X|S specific fix that aims to remedy crashes during long playthroughs.
Here are the patch notes for Starfield update 1.8.88, which is now live on Xbox and PC:
"This small update addresses a few issues including a crash that could occur on some Xbox and Microsoft Store playthroughs, an issue with weapon cases in Outposts, and we say goodbye to the “pet rock” that would follow some players through space."
GAMEPLAY:
- Addressed an issue that would cause space matter to become stuck to player's ship during space travel. Loading a save will now remove the space clingon. Please note: This fix should address any space matter being stuck in your travels, but not in instances where player ships have New Atlantis attached. A fix for that will be released in a later update.
OUTPOST:
- Fixed an issue that prevents random guns from spawning in a newly created Weapon Case after loading a save.
SAVE/LOAD:
- [MSS/Xbox] Fixed an issue where players could experience crashes while saving during long playthrough without going through the Unity.