The release date for Starfield is still quite far away, with a long waiting period of 18 months, not including possible delays. However, the game still manages to make a name for itself. The materials that have emerged so far are the kind that provide some ideas for those who are curious about the game.
However, Bethesda has been using tangibly similar methods in their games for a while. Especially after the cross similarities seen between TES 4&5 and Fallout 3&4, players are worried about “Fallout with space sauce” for Starfield. But this time things seem to be different.
First of all, the difference between the map and the universe is very serious. Although the maps we encountered in the games set in the Fallout universe were large, they ultimately represented a small part of America. But in Starfield, Bethesda literally has an infinite amount of space to play with. Therefore it will have a lot of perks due to having such a large environment.
Next, we won’t be seeing a post-apocalyptic environment where we are trying to bring bits and scraps to obtain a weapon and run around in fear of who-knows-what. In Starfield, there will be a futuristic atmosphere with tons of technology that is available easily for everyone. Not to mention many other aspects of the game that will render combat as a pretty optional way of dealing with things.
When it comes to the characteristic aspects of Fallout, we can not skip the incredible taste in music and soundtracks. Incredible radio broadcasts with DJ Three-Dog, sweet local folk music that compliments the atmosphere in Mojave, Enclave with the non-stop propaganda records… All of them were absolutely wonderful. In Starfield, we will not be in the world we know. This will most possibly reflect itself in the sounds and music of Starfield too, but the final state of this whole chapter is not clearly known yet.
Speaking of the lore, Bethesda actually took over a previously established game lore in both TES and Fallout series. There was not much possibilities to run free and add anything they desire except some soft touches and lore-friendly additions. Starfield on the other hand, is a fully new IP that will allow them to make their magic happen as they wish. Add the new generation of hardware to bring out their best work, it is no surprise that people are looking forward to seeing the result.
Last but not least, Todd Howard is also a magical name for many gamers. As much as Fallout 76 caused some loss of trust inevitably, people are still aware of what and how much he actually can do. With this chance, he can redeem his place in millions of gamers’ hearts easily if he takes right steps. For this though, Starfield needs to be a milestone for company after years of work with TES and Fallout series.
