Starfield is a much-anticipated space-themed RPG from Bethesda Game Studios that has excited gamers worldwide.
Like any software, it may encounter errors that can hinder the gaming experience.
The error “Eyewitness Bug” is a common problem faced by Starfield users
In this article, we’ll explain what this glitch is and show you how to solve it.
What Is Starfield Eyewitness Bug?
The “Eyewitness” mission in Starfield has a bug that can disrupt the quest line.
The bug causes only two of the three terramorphs to spawn during the mission, making it impossible to complete the quest as intended.
According to user reports, the problem appears to be caused by a bug within the game itself.
However, there are workarounds to complete the mission despite the bug.
It is advisable to report the bug to the game developers and await a patch or update that addresses the issue.
How To Fix Starfield Eyewitness Bug?
To resolve the issue, try these workarounds first: Shoot the terramorphs with the EM Rifle, save the game &restart, or reload a previously saved game. If that does not work, proceed to check for updates and verify the game files.
We have discussed the fixes in greater detail below.
1. Shoot The Terramorphs With The EM Rifle
If the Terramorphs are not going down, players can try shooting them again with the EM rifle they picked up from the station floor.
The “knockout” blow has to come from the player, not the environment.
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 Rescue Hostage mission, 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, 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. 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 “Eyewitness” 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.
5. 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 Rowland arms 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.
6. 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.