Modder Gives Starfield No Load Screen Takeoffs Three Years Later

Starfield stands as Bethesda’s most daring venture yet, transplanting the familiar RPG mechanics that have defined the studio’s catalog into a sprawling, star‑filled universe. With countless procedurally generated planets and interstellar systems, the game offers an expansive playground that invites players to chart their own cosmic adventures.

Despite its ambition, the title has been hampered by a persistent issue: the frequent loading screens that interrupt gameplay whenever a player ascends from a planet’s surface. These interruptions have been a frequent point of frustration for many in the community.

A newly released mod, arriving almost three years after Starfield’s launch, now grants PC players the ability to depart a planet without the jarring loading sequence. Titled “Seamless Planet Takeoffs SFSE (Beta)” and crafted by modder 0xBobby, the tweak eliminates the camera cut‑in, letting your vessel glide through clouds, breach the atmosphere, and settle into orbit in a single fluid motion.

Mod 0xBobby notes that the patch is still in beta, so players should expect occasional bugs, and that the seamlessness of the transition may vary with planetary atmospheres and weather conditions. The mod’s creators are actively working to smooth out these nuances.

Since its release, one of the most vocal requests from Starfield’s player base has been the ability to launch from a planet and glide seamlessly into space without a loading screen—a desire that this mod now satisfies.

While I’ve never been overly concerned, many fans have placed this feature at the top of their wish lists, sparking widespread discussion across social media.

Starfield now aligns itself with titles like No Man’s Sky, offering players the freedom to traverse the galaxy without intrusive loading bars. Seamless takeoffs are a welcome improvement, yet the promise of truly seamless landings remains unfulfilled—expect disappointment.

Addressing fan curiosity, 0xBobby admitted that authentic seamless landings are unlikely. Though he could conceal loading screens with environmental tricks, the added complexity would far exceed what current mods or gravity‑jump features achieve. He expressed a preference for a complete No Man’s Sky‑style experience, but the odds of realizing this vision are virtually zero.

Beyond community mods, Bethesda has confirmed that it will continue developing new narrative content for Starfield, with a release target set for 2027. Meanwhile, the studio will keep expanding its paid Creation Club catalog, offering fresh content to PC and console players alike.