Сant use steam overlay through SFSE

[Myamlya]

Suddenly, playing from SFSE i cant see fps form SteamOverlay and i cant use Shift-Tab for open it, when i open game in steam it works fine, do anybody know how to fix it?

[Jaggid Edje]

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Much easier fix, add this line to your "launch options," which can be found by right clicking on your game, going to "Properties," "General," then "Launch Options." Direct the part in quotes below to wherever the main game files, and SFSE (sfse_loader.exe) is installed. Usually the starfield game directory.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%

Thank you so much for this. It's a MUCH better solution than what I have been doing. GIving you not one, but two, useless steam point awards. You deserve 'em for taking the time to provide this helpful info.

[Landomatic]

Originally posted by Jaggid Edje:

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Much easier fix, add this line to your "launch options," which can be found by right clicking on your game, going to "Properties," "General," then "Launch Options." Direct the part in quotes below to wherever the main game files, and SFSE (sfse_loader.exe) is installed. Usually the starfield game directory.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%

Thank you so much for this. It's a MUCH better solution than what I have been doing. GIving you not one, but two, useless steam point awards. You deserve 'em for taking the time to provide this helpful info.

I've never been so rich in steam rewards before! Thanks man!

[Dersh]

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Much easier fix, add this line to your "launch options," which can be found by right clicking on your game, going to "Properties," "General," then "Launch Options." Direct the part in quotes below to wherever the main game files, and SFSE (sfse_loader.exe) is installed. Usually the starfield game directory.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%

I basically did the same thing onlly my version is "F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%
as its on different install path. SFSE loads fine but I still do not have steam overlay working

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Much easier fix, add this line to your "launch options," which can be found by right clicking on your game, going to "Properties," "General," then "Launch Options." Direct the part in quotes below to wherever the main game files, and SFSE (sfse_loader.exe) is installed. Usually the starfield game directory.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%

Take my points. You sexy beast.

[Landomatic]

Originally posted by Dersh:

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Much easier fix, add this line to your "launch options," which can be found by right clicking on your game, going to "Properties," "General," then "Launch Options." Direct the part in quotes below to wherever the main game files, and SFSE (sfse_loader.exe) is installed. Usually the starfield game directory.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%

I basically did the same thing onlly my version is "F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%
as its on different install path. SFSE loads fine but I still do not have steam overlay working

That's unfortunate. Some graphical mods do cause issue with it. Are you running the XESS or DLSS mod with reshade, or something similar? I know through testing the Upscaler Mod from PureDark at Nexus will absolutely interfere with the Overlay, even with this fix.

[Jaggid Edje]

Originally posted by Landomatic:

That's unfortunate. Some graphical mods do cause issue with it. Are you running the XESS or DLSS mod with reshade, or something similar? I know through testing the Upscaler Mod from PureDark at Nexus will absolutely interfere with the Overlay, even with this fix.

That's interesting. I'm using the Puredark DLSS mod as well, and this method works great for me. Both the DLSS mod and the Steam overlay are working perfectly.
That's why I was so jazzed to get such simple, elegant solution.

Edit: I'm not using the Reshade one though, maybe that's why? I use Nvidia Filters, so no need for Reshade.

[Dersh]

Originally posted by Landomatic:

Originally posted by Dersh:

I basically did the same thing onlly my version is "F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%
as its on different install path. SFSE loads fine but I still do not have steam overlay working

That's unfortunate. Some graphical mods do cause issue with it. Are you running the XESS or DLSS mod with reshade, or something similar? I know through testing the Upscaler Mod from PureDark at Nexus will absolutely interfere with the Overlay, even with this fix.

Yeah I am using PureDarks Starfield Upscaler - Replacing FSR2 with DLSS or XeSS, although I am using the No Reshade Standalone version and prior to installing SFSE the overlay was working fine.

[Scyris]

Originally posted by Gandosha:

Originally posted by Jaggid Edje:

All you need to do is go into steam and from the steam menu go to Games->Add a Non-Steam game to my library.

Add the SFSE loader executable, and launch that from within steam when you want to play. You'll have your overlay.

ok ill try

It should work i've done this with skyrim, fo4 and other bethesda games.

[Dersh]

Originally posted by Scyris:

Originally posted by Gandosha:

ok ill try

It should work i've done this with skyrim, fo4 and other bethesda games.

No idea why its not, but if I launch the game without the launch arguments to load sfse_loader.exe I get the overlay back. Seems to work for other people.

[Dersh]

I fixed it. Turns out having sfse_loader.exe set to run as administrator is what kept the overlay from working. When I disabled this run as admin the overlay came back.

[Landomatic]

Originally posted by Dersh:

Originally posted by Scyris:

It should work i've done this with skyrim, fo4 and other bethesda games.

No idea why its not, but if I launch the game without the launch arguments to load sfse_loader.exe I get the overlay back. Seems to work for other people.

PureDarks reshade mod 100% interferes with the Steam Overlay, or atleast did for me and a few others. But if your overlay was working, why did you need to load the SFSE? For other mods I presume? Also, I didn't buy his standalone, so I can't vouch for it for my personal tests.

Originally posted by Scyris:

Originally posted by Gandosha:

ok ill try

It should work i've done this with skyrim, fo4 and other bethesda games.

Only issue with that is that if you remove the "non-steam game" later you'll lose the screenshots for it. Which may not be a big deal for some, but some folks desiring neatness may have issue. If it works, the command line option is a good remedy, IMHO.

Originally posted by Jaggid Edje:

Originally posted by Landomatic:

That's unfortunate. Some graphical mods do cause issue with it. Are you running the XESS or DLSS mod with reshade, or something similar? I know through testing the Upscaler Mod from PureDark at Nexus will absolutely interfere with the Overlay, even with this fix.

That's interesting. I'm using the Puredark DLSS mod as well, and this method works great for me. Both the DLSS mod and the Steam overlay are working perfectly.
That's why I was so jazzed to get such simple, elegant solution.

Edit: I'm not using the Reshade one though, maybe that's why? I use Nvidia Filters, so no need for Reshade.

NVIDIA Filters don't generally mess with the Steam Overlay as it's different injection/overlay method.

[Landomatic]

Originally posted by Dersh:

I fixed it. Turns out having sfse_loader.exe set to run as administrator is what kept the overlay from working. When I disabled this run as admin the overlay came back.

That makes sense.

[birolay]

Originally posted by Noma:

Originally posted by Gandosha:

No i dont, why do i need to use it cause i have mods like "removing colour filter"

I would advise anyone modding the game to do so through a mod launcher. If you add the game as a non-Steam game, you won't get achievments and the time played counter.
I can use Mod Orgamizer, SFSE and the Steam overlay all together. It takes like 10 minutes to set up.

This is exactly my conundrum right now. I wanna mod it, but I don't wanna lose playtime count, steam overlay etc.

How exactly would a mod manager fix this?

[Landomatic]

Originally posted by birolay:

Originally posted by Noma:

I would advise anyone modding the game to do so through a mod launcher. If you add the game as a non-Steam game, you won't get achievments and the time played counter.
I can use Mod Orgamizer, SFSE and the Steam overlay all together. It takes like 10 minutes to set up.

This is exactly my conundrum right now. I wanna mod it, but I don't wanna lose playtime count, steam overlay etc.

How exactly would a mod manager fix this?

Install one and try it. What's the issue?

[Dersh]

Originally posted by birolay:

Originally posted by Noma:

I would advise anyone modding the game to do so through a mod launcher. If you add the game as a non-Steam game, you won't get achievments and the time played counter.
I can use Mod Orgamizer, SFSE and the Steam overlay all together. It takes like 10 minutes to set up.

This is exactly my conundrum right now. I wanna mod it, but I don't wanna lose playtime count, steam overlay etc.

How exactly would a mod manager fix this?

I use tons of mods that are currently fairly basic as the Creation Kit isn't out yet. Modding for me makes the game less... mediocre. BTW using SFSE, Steam still tracks my game playtime so that's not an issue. I use vortex, you can install manually or use Mod Organiser, whatever is your preference.

So the basic you will need:

1. The first thing you will do is install SFSE ( https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/106 ) in the games install directory, then you want to right click on Starfield in your library and select properites, then add to the launch options "F:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield\sfse_loader.exe" -- %COMMAND%
   -Changing to whatever your install folder is, above is an example.
   This will launch SFSE everytime you use the regular games shortcut and allow the overlay provided you are not using the reshade version of DLSS mod. Make sure SFSE.exe is not set to administrator or you wont get an overlay.
   
   
2. Next you want the Baka Achievement Enabler - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/658
   
   
3. You also want Baka Disable My Games Folder - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/1599
   -Many times mods will not work if they are in the games install Data folder when there is a data folder in My Games/Starfield/Data/ and if you have Starfield installed on a fast NVMe and your C: is slower you will potentially notice a performance difference in loading if you use a lot of textures and your C: is slow.
   
   
4. Id also recommend HD Reworked Project - https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/3486
   -The textures look more detailed than the bethesda versions and dont use more resources, in many cases they use less.
   
   
5. The rest is your preference of mods.
   -With The my Games folder disabled, Vortex works as expected. You should have an overlay (I use SFSE and many mods and I have Steam overlay and my game time is tracked as usual)

Anyway I hope that helps. This game is SOOOO much better with mods then the garbage vanilla.