Starfield Free Lanes Update Expands Exploration with Cruise Mode and X-Tech Upgrades

Bethesda's Starfield Free Lanes update is a free, content-packed overhaul: Cruise Mode lets you voyage long distances on your ship with crew interactions; X-Tech adds weapon/gear rerolls and higher-tier upgrades (Superior/Exceptional) plus a Ship Optimization Terminal; Anchorpoint Station serves as a new travel hub; outposts gain shared containers and a new database system; a new Milliewhale outpost pet unlocks from Anchorpoint; plus more QoL upgrades (Moon Jumper vehicle, more POIs, asteroid base home) with a Bethesda post detailing all changes. Terran Armada DLC owners have a separate guide.