Starfield Engine Fixes - SFSE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,206 endorsements) 📥 601,861 downloads 📌 v20.4 📅 7/8/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By LarannKiar · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/18/2026 📅 Created: 7/8/2024
✅ Updated for the Latest Patch

This mod was updated after the recent game update — it should work on the current version. (Starfield Update 1.16.244 – June 11, 2026)

⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • ✅ Updated 37 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #5 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

About this mod:

Collection of a few engine fixes I made for Starfield.

List of fixes:

1) Player Facial Expression fix:

Fixes a bug that can cause the player character to lose their facial expression animation set (i.e. "emotionless" face) after fast traveling and when their spacesuit gets hidden.

2) NPC Makeup fix:

Fixes a bug that can cause NPCs to lose their facial forms, tattos, dermaesthetic, etc. after reloading a save game.

(Note: see the optional feature NPC Makeup Fix For Mod Edited NPCs below if you'd like to enable this fix for mod edited NPCs).

3) Papyrus IsInDialogueWithPlayer fix:

Fixes a bug that causes native Papyrus function ObjectReference. IsInDialogueWithPlayer() to return False while the DialogueMenu is already open with an NPC and the menu is waiting for player input. (Behavior now matches Console function IsInDialogueWithPlayer and Papyrus Game. IsPlayerInDialogue()).

4) UnequipAll fix:

Fixes a bug that prevents the 3D update of the NPC after calling Papyrus or Console UnequipAll. Without actor 3D update, only the NPC's inventory gets modified but the NPC would continue to wear all previously equipped items.

5) SetScale & Player Scale fix:

Fixes a bug that prevents Console and Papyrus SetScale() from working on the player. The player's scale can be changed just like any other NPC's. Note: altered player scale is cleared by the code when a new save game is loaded (so changes are not baked into saves). Added in v1. 1. From v6. 4, one can define an optional INI setting to auto apply any custom scale after a save game is loaded.

6) Spacesuit Helmet Flashlight Turns Off fix:

Fixes a bug that causes the player's spacesuit helmet flashlight to turn off if the player equips/unequips something (anything) while the spacesuit is "hidden" (equipped but not rendered) and when their spacesuit gets hidden in third person mode. Note: the bug could also occur when the player opened/closed the Handscanner menu with a Cutter in their inventory (as it gets auto-equipped) in third person mode. The plugin has a delayed toggle flashlight check. Added in v1. 1.

7) Photo Mode Model Facial Expression fix:

Fixes a bug that causes the facial expressions of the player and all nearby "Photo Mode eligible" NPCs to get removed upon opening Photo Mode. This bug

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact engine fix mod for Starfield, requiring SFSE, with 4,206 endorsements and over 600k downloads. It addresses a few unspecified engine-level issues, making it a popular choice for players seeking stability improvements. Last updated July 2026.

✨ Key Features

Provides a few engine fixes for Starfield.
Requires Starfield Script Extender (SFSE) to function.
High community adoption with 4,206 endorsements and 601,861 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (601k) shows it's trusted by a lot of players.
  • Over 4,200 endorsements means the community backs it.
  • Actively maintained — last updated July 2026.

⚠️ Cons

  • Description is vague — doesn't specify which engine issues it fixes.
  • Requires SFSE, so you need to set that up first.
  • No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield players who want to fix underlying engine quirks and improve stability, especially if you're already using SFSE. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or visual tweaks — this is purely technical.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure SFSE is installed and working before adding this mod, as it won't function without it.
  • Check the mod's forum posts or comments for user-reported fixes and compatibility notes, since the description lacks details.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
LarannKiar
Version
20.4
Downloads
601,861
Endorsements
4,206
Category
Gameplay
Created
7/8/2024
Updated
7/18/2026

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