Eyewitness Startup Fix

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Eyewitness Startup Fix is a small utility mod for Starfield that repairs a bug preventing the 'Eyewitness' quest from starting, allowing the UC Vanguard questline to proceed. It also kickstarts the quest for players whose playthrough is already stuck. With 255 endorsements and recent updates, it's a reliable fix for a common progression blocker.

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Downloads: 63,520 | Endorsements: 255

💡 Notes

By ferrari365 | v1.0.3 | 255 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to back up your save before installing, just in ca

Make sure to back up your save before installing, just in case the fix doesn't trigger as expected.

If you're using a mod manager, install through it to keep yo

If you're using a mod manager, install through it to keep your load order clean; otherwise, drop the file into your Data folder.

After installing, load a save from before the quest should h

After installing, load a save from before the quest should have started to see if the fix kicks in properly.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Community-trusted fix with 255 endorsements and over 63k downloads.
Directly addresses a game-breaking quest bug that blocks the UC Vanguard storyline.
Simple, single-purpose mod that does exactly what it says without bloat.

👎 Cons

Only fixes one specific quest bug—if you have other issues, this won't help.
No detailed installation instructions or troubleshooting provided by the author.
May require manual installation if you're not using a mod manager, and no clear guidance is given.

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