Starfield, the eagerly awaited space exploration and role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios, has wowed gamers with its amazing universe and engaging gameplay.
Like any software, it may encounter errors that can hinder the gaming experience.
The error ‘Grunt Work Bug’ is a common problem faced by Starfield users.
In this article, we will explore the potential causes of this error and explore effective solutions to fix it.
What Is Starfield Grunt Work Bug?
The Grunt Work Bug in Starfield is a bug that affects the Grunt Work quest in the game.
The bug is triggered when players finish the Supra Et Ultra quest and realize that they have not unlocked the Grunt Work quest.
According to these reports, the problem seems to be caused by a bug within the game itself.
Unfortunately, as of now, there is no known solution available for this bug.
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 Grunt Work Bug?
To resolve the issue, try these workarounds first: save the game and restart, or reload a previously saved game. If that does not work, proceed to use the console commands “setstage 002B1808 800” or “setstage 002B1808 750,” check for updates, and verify the game files.
We have discussed the fixes in greater detail below.
1. 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.
2. Reload A Previous Save
If you encounter this bug, 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 grunt work 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.
3. Use Console Command
A potential solution some users have found is to either shoot at the hostages’ feet or type “setstage 002B1808 800” or “setstage 002B1808 750” in the console.
Here are the steps to use the command in the console:
- Open the console by pressing the tilde key (~) in Starfield.
- Type “setstage 002B1808 800” OR “setstage 002B1808 750“.
- Press enter to execute the command.
4. Restart The Mission
If your game gets stuck at the “wait for the system to reengage” step, you should restart the mission.
During this issue, you won’t be able to use the turrets to defeat the Terrormorph.
To solve this bug, simply restart the mission and don’t activate any power generators while the quest instructs you to “wait for the system to reengage.”
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 “Grunt work” 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 Weapon rack 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.