Yes, the Questa* - Intel® FPGA Starter Edition Software will now require a valid license (free cost) as compared to the Modelsim* - Intel® FPGA Starter Edition Software that does not need a license previously.
To obtain a new or renew an expired license file for the Questa*-Intel FPGA Starter Edition Software, go to the Intel® FPGA Self-Service Licensing Center (SSLC).
In the SSLC, select the Questa*-Intel® FPGA Starter Edition SW-QUESTA product, fill in the number of seats required, and generate the license.
The Modelsim* - Intel® FPGA Edition (including Starter Edition) will be replaced by the Questa* - Intel® FPGA Edition (including Starter Edition) starting from the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 21.3 and Intel® Quartus® Prime Standard Edition Software version 21.1 onwards.
You may refer to:
Questa*-Intel® FPGA Edition Software for an overview of the Questa* - Intel® FPGA Edition software.
Intel® FPGA Software Installation and Licensing for additional information.