Starfield, the long-awaited space RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, is now out, offering players an exciting adventure in space.
But like all games, it has some bugs and glitches. One big problem folks are talking about is the “Deep Cover Bug.”
In this article, we’ll explain what this bug is and how to get rid of it.
What Is Starfield Deep Cover Bug?
The Deep Cover quest in Starfield seems to have a bug that can cause players to get stuck or softlocked in certain areas.
The bug can prevent players from completing the quest or progressing to the next stage.
Some players have reported that the quest marker stays stuck on the elevator after speaking with Toft.
It is advisable to report the bug to the game developers and await a patch or update that addresses the issue.
In the meantime, you can also try applying regular troubleshooting methods.
How To Fix Starfield Deep Cover Bug?
To resolve the issue, try these workarounds first: talk to Lieutenant Toft, save the game, restart, or reload a previously saved game. If that does not work, proceed to use the console commands “coc New Atlantis,” “coc Neaon,” “coc Cydonia,” or “coc Neon,” which have worked for many users. Additionally, check for updates and verify the game files.
We have discussed the fixes in greater detail below.
1. Talk To Lieutenant Toft
Remember, you must talk to Lieutenant Toft to move forward in this part of the game.
This conversation unlocks the door mechanism you need.
Skipping it could stop your progress in the game.
2. Save The Game And Restart
There may have been occasional game malfunctions that caused issues while gaming.
Save your current game progress, restart the game, and then check if the has been resolved or not.
3. Reload A Previous Save
If you encounter a bug during a Deep cover, try reloading a previous save and attempting the mission again.
After reloading the previously saved game, check whether the issue has been resolved or not.
To reload a previous save in Starfield to overcome the Deep cover bug, follow these steps:
- Pause the game and go to the main menu.
- Select “Load Game” from the menu.
- Load the save file and continue playing the game from that point.
4. Use Console Command
A potential solution that some users have found is to use one of the console commands: “coc New Atlantis,” “coc Neaon,” “coc Cydonia,” or “coc Neon.”
Here are the steps to use the command in the console:
- Open the console by pressing the tilde key (~) in Starfield.
- Type “coc New Atlantis” or any other.
- Press enter to execute the command.
5. Check For Updates
If the error persists, then check for updates, and if any updates are available, promptly install them.
Updating Starfield should resolve the “Deep Cover” issue that has been caused by a bug.
Steps for checking for updates for Starfield on Steam:
- Open the Steam client on your computer.
- Click on the “Library” tab.
- Find Starfield in your list of games.
- If there is an update available, it should automatically start downloading.
- If there is no update available, you can try restarting Steam or your computer to see if that triggers an update.
Steps for checking for updates for Starfield on Xbox:
- Turn on your Xbox console.
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Navigate to “Profile & System” and select “Settings”.
- Select “System” and then “Updates“.
- If there is an update available for Starfield, it should be listed here.
- Follow the prompts to download and install the update.
6. Verify The Game File
Verifying the Starfield game files should resolve any issues caused by corrupted or missing files.
Check your Starfield game files to see if the issue with the deep cover in Starfield has been resolved or not.
Here are the steps for verifying the game files for Starfield.
Steps for verifying the game files for Starfield on Steam:
- Open the Steam client on your computer.
- Click on the “Library” tab.
- Right-click on Starfield and select “Properties“.
- Select the “Local Files” tab.
- Click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files“.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once the process is complete, any missing or damaged files will be replaced with new ones.
Steps for verifying the game files for Starfield on Xbox:
- Open your Xbox console.
- Navigate to the Starfield game icon on your home screen.
- Press the “Options” button on your controller.
- Select “Manage game & add-ons“.
- Select “Saved data“.
- Select “Delete all“.
- Confirm that you want to delete all saved data.
- Restart the game.
7. Contact Starfield Support
If the previous solutions didn’t help, reach out to Starfield support for expert assistance.
They can provide you with specific guidance to resolve the problem.