With a game as expansive and ambitious as Starfield, it is hardly a surprise when bugs rear their ugly heads. Some can be game-breaking, others just annoying, such as the active mission bug. This is where a mission keeps reinstating itself as your active mission, popping up again each time you load a screen. If your game is afflicted with it, read on for how to fix the active mission bug in Starfield.
Starfield active mission bug - How to fix
While there is a fix for the active mission bug in Starfield, there are two important things to note. Firstly, this fixonly works on the PC version. Remember, saves do cross over platforms, so if you have access to a PC, you only need to log into the game there to fix it before returning to play on Xbox. Secondly,the fix uses console commands, which is frowned on by Bethesda. Afterward, you’ll lose the ability to gain achievements unless you install theAchievement Enabler Mod.
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Most importantly, if using mods,always back up any file you are changing first. If you may avoid trying this and live with the bug, it may be worthwhile. This is a complex process that isn’t without its risks, and you may damage your save position.
Find your bugged active mission’s mission ID
Once you’ve installed the Achievement Enabler Mod (follow the link and instructions above),you’ll need to know the ID of the missionthat’s causing the bug. I’ve seen at least ten different missions quoted as causing the issue, so it isn’t confined to just one. If it is an active quest to find it, do the following:
You can also search for a quest via the console by using one word of the quest title - for example, if it is a completed quest. In this case, you typehelp [word in mission here] 4 QUST. So, as I was searching for Top of the LIST, I typedhelp list 4 QUSTinto the console. The mission ID will be in brackets (see below).
Now that you have the quest ID, you can remove the issue.
How to remove the faulty active quest
As you’re messing with the backend of the game, note thatyou do this at your own riskand thatit may damage your save file. If you want to continue, now that you have the quest ID, do one of the following (still in the console) to either reset the quest so you’re able to start it again or move it to completed:
Or:
This should move or remove the mission in question. Note that it will move the quest to your completed area, so if you haven’t actually completed it you’ll miss out on any rewards. Alternatively, if you remove it, you may need to do the quest again if you need anything from it. Again, you do this at your own risk. Hopefully, with so many people having the issue, it will be solved by Bethesda in a patch soon.
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