If you’ve been playing vanillaStarfieldsince launch, there’s a good chance you’ve started to run dry on content. Fortunately, like other Bethesda titles,Starfieldhas a thriving modding community that’s constantly building ways to expand and enrich the experience far beyond what the base game offers. Whether you’re after UI upgrades, visual overhauls, performance tweaks, or fresh additions, there’s likely a mod that does exactly what you’re looking for.
One ambitious mod in particular adds so much content that you’ll probably never again find yourself without something to do. Does that sound up your alley? Keep reading for a closer look at what it adds, how to install it, which mods pair well with it, and whether it can tide you over untilStarfield’snext DLC drops.
Add Over 300 New Missions to Starfield
The mod in question isDark Universe: Overtime, created by prolific modderKaosnyrb, best known in theStarfieldcommunity for the Avontech and Dark Universe mod series. This latest entry expands the Mission Board system by introducing over 300 new repeatable sandbox missions spread across more than 65 mission types. Mission categories include Assault, Delivery, Infestation, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Survey, just to name a few.
Designed with replayability at its core, the mod does more than simply pad your quest log. Objectives are randomized, and while completing assignments, you’ll occasionally uncover dataslates that trigger additional missions, allowing you to chain tasks together for a truly dynamic, emergent playthrough.
These missions play out across virtually every point of interest in the game, from caves and industrial outposts to remote dungeons and sprawling colonies. The mod intentionally taps into underused content, meaning you’re likely to stumble into locations, factions, and creatures you may not have seen before.Dark Universe: Overtimemight just be the spark you needed to revisit the Settled Systems.
How the Mod Works and How to Install It
GettingDark Universe: Overtimeup and running is simple, even if you’re not super familiar with modding. It’s completely free and only takes a few steps to install. To install via Creations (PC and Xbox):
Once downloaded, the mod is enabled automatically—and just like that, you’re good to go. It works on both PC and Xbox through Creations. If you’re on PC and preferNexus Mods, it’s available there too. However, for the uninitiated, Creations is by far the easiest of the two options.
Better yet,Dark Universe: Overtimeis completely plug-and-play. Once you’ve got it installed and enabled, there’s not much else to worry about. It’s designed with seamless compatibility in mind, so it works alongside other mods, supports future expansions, and won’t interfere with existing content. You won’t need to start a new save, and you shouldn’t run into any conflicts.
As soon as you’re in-game, head to a Mission Board to start your adventure. Select a mission or two and set out to complete the objectives, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for dataslates because they’ll assign you additional tasks. That’s the magic of the mod: an open-ended gameplay loop that encourages exploration, variety, and organic storytelling across the vast expanse ofStarfield.
Mods That Complement Dark Universe: Overtime
Dark Universe: Overtimestands strong on its own, but combining it with other supplementary mods can take yourStarfieldexperience to another level. Since exploration plays such a big role inOvertime’s gameplay loop, especially given how much time you’ll spend trekking between objectives, the mods below are focused on augmenting the game’s exploration and worldbuilding:
These mods are designed to expand Starfield’s sandbox with more immersive encounters and varied points of interest. But if you want your journeys to feel more scenic and eventful, try mixing in mods from the GRiNDfield series, such asBiomes of the GRiNDfieldandThe Grindfield. With these, each stop on your travels will feel more distinct, memorable, and alive.
You can also add other Dark Universe mods, likeCrossfireandTakeover, to further evolve the base game and make your next playthrough feel like a whole new title.
Keeping Starfield Alive Until the Next DLC
In the age oflive-service games,Starfield—a blockbuster from a major studio like Bethesda—hasn’t received a major update since November 2024. This has left some fans disconcerted, with a few even labeling it abandonware. Nevertheless, it’s not time to panic just yet. Game director Todd Howard has assured players that more content is coming, and the officialStarfieldX account (formerly Twitter) recently stated they “have a lot of exciting things planned for the game this year.”
Whether you’ve stuck withStarfieldor stepped away while waiting for more concrete DLC details and Year 2 plans, rest assured: community-made mods likeDark Universe: Overtimeare here to fill the gap and satiate your hunger for more content until Todd and the team deliver on their promises.
