Summary
One of the core aspects ofStarfieldis the exploration of the unknown, but one player’s adventure across the cosmos has taken them to a truly strange anomaly which seems to have many in the community stumped. ThoughStarfield’s exploration mechanics have been met with criticism from many fans, it’s not uncommon for an odd new discovery to crop up online, proving that there are plenty of fun little curiosities to stumble across whether they’re particularly important to the game or not.
Starfieldis an extremely varied game, and though the spirit of exploring space may present the foundation of the game, players can invest countless hours just by playing as a space pirate, cargo hauler, or even a corporate agent. For those who do enjoy a more personal and relaxing voyage across the stars, however,Starfielddoes offer roughly a thousand planetsto visit, so there’s really no shortage of space to explore. Most planets and moons can be landed on and explored by foot, and there are hundreds of points of interest ranging from meteor impact sites to abandoned robot factories that can be discovered.
Sometimes, though, players will come across slightly more peculiar points of interest that usually arise as a result of a bug. One such discovery was recently made by the player known online as Quick_Mel, and features a weird cloud of black dust which contains small images of stars and galaxies. This anomaly was found on the planet Volii Epsilon, near toone ofStarfield’s temples which grants the opportunity to obtain new powers, and has quickly become a point of attention among theStarfieldcommunity. Many fans have their theories as to what this curiosity is and why it appeared, with some even suggesting that it might be a rare but intentional feature hinting at what’s to come in the future of the game.
Of course, this is exceptionally unlikely. The fact that the object appeared on a planet hosting a temple is probably no coincidence, and is most likely a stuck texture or decal left over from the effects that result from a Starborn appearing. It’s tricky to prove this is the case however, and if nothing else, this oddity certainly proves how exciting theexploration of space can be inStarfield.
Starfield’s Exploration Mechanics Could Still be Hugely Expanded On
In fact, improved exploration mechanics repeatedly prove to be one of the most requested features from fans ofStarfield. Despite the breadth of the Settled Systems, players often find themselves coming across the same point of interest over and over across different planets, leading some to believe thatStarfieldwould’ve excelled further if it had a smaller roster of hand-crafted planets rather than relying on procedural generation.Starfieldrecently received it’s largest update since launch, and with the game boasting massive potential, fans are hopeful that future content additions might respond to some of the biggest criticisms.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
