The popular Starfield Achievement Enabler mod can have issues not working. This bug can occurs whenever developer Bethesda chooses to update the game or change the way that the DLL files work in some way. This can lead to this Achievements mod, and other mods like it, to become broken. And unfortunately, this can mean that your saves will then be categorized as “modded,” meaning that you can’t earn any achievements on PC and Xbox consoles. Here’s how to get console commands to work again with the Starfield Achievement Enabler mod if it breaks.
How to fix Starfield Achievement Enabler
To fix the Starfield Achievement Enabler mod, you may need to install a different mod called Baka Achievement Enabler, especially if you’re playing the game on Steam.
While the Baka Achievement Enabler mod requires that you download the SFSE, or Starfield Script Extender mod, for it to work, this alternate mod will prevent saves from becoming modded saves in the future. It has inherent protection for saves and keep them unmodded even if the mod is removed or uninstalled.
That said, the standard Starfield Achievement Enabler mod can be difficult to use, since it requires you to rename files and file extensions correctly. If you want to continue using the mod, you need to make sure you follow the installation instructions for your specific version of the game to the tee, be it on Steam or Windows/UWP.
If you find that this mod worked before but no longer works, you need to delete specific files and then verify the game files. On Steam, the files are “bink2w64.dll” and “bink2w64Hooked.dll”. On Windows, it’s “dinpu8.dll” and “wininet.dll”.
The last solution is rather complicated but may work for you. If you head to your Windows Settings and then go to Privacy and Security, Windows Security, Virus & Thread Protection, Ransomware Protection, Controlled Folder Access, and select “Allow an app through controlled folder access”. From there, you can choose Starfield.
Sadly, we expect the Starfield Achievement Enabler to require constant updates. Even if or when the Starfield Creation Club releases in the future, we don’t imagine that Bethesda will allow official support for this type of mod.
Starfield Achievement Enabler FAQ
A: If the Starfield Achievement Enabler mod stops working, you can try installing a different mod called Baka Achievement Enabler, which prevents saves from becoming modded. Ensure that you follow the installation instructions carefully, and if the mod worked before but not anymore, delete specific files and verify the game files, depending on your platform.
A: Yes, a more complicated solution involves allowing the Starfield app through the Controlled Folder Access in your Windows Settings. Navigate to Privacy and Security, Windows Security, Virus & Threat Protection, Ransomware Protection, Controlled Folder Access, and then select “Allow an app through controlled folder access” to choose Starfield.
A: Unfortunately, it is expected that the Starfield Achievement Enabler mod will require constant updates, especially as Bethesda releases updates or changes to the game. Even with the potential future release of the Starfield Creation Club, official support for this type of mod is not anticipated.
