Bethesda's highly anticipated game, Starfield, is generating a tremendous amount of excitement among fans. Notably, there is a minor detail about Mars that has caught the attention of gamers, fueling their eagerness to explore the red planet's surface in the game. While it has been confirmed that Starfield will offer over 1,000 distinct planets beyond our own star system, players will also have the opportunity to visit planets closer to home. This space-based action role-playing game, announced in 2018, has captivated audiences with its promise of an open-world sci-fi adventure. Drawing inspiration from Bethesda's renowned titles like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, Starfield offers a unique twist on decision-based, story-driven gameplay. Set in the future, where humanity has ventured into the stars to conquer new frontiers, Starfield aims to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience.
While the Milky Way galaxy offers a plethora of new worlds for exploration in the game, players are equally thrilled about the opportunity to explore planets in our own familiar solar system. A Reddit user named ShriyanshPandey recently made an interesting observation about Mars in Starfield. In the game, Mars is depicted in a manner that closely resembles its real-world counterpart. Despite the cold and inhospitable conditions on Mars in reality, the game suggests the presence of primordial floral life, hinting at the possibility of discovering basic life forms such as fossils on the red planet.
This demonstrates that Starfield fearlessly delves into scientific theories that are currently popular. The existence of life on Mars has been a widely-debated topic among scientists in recent decades. Many researchers believe that Mars may have once resembled Earth, as the presence of water and its previously stronger magnetosphere have led to speculations about its potential for supporting life, even if it was simple in nature.
Furthermore, this detail implies that various forms of life could potentially be found throughout the vast Starfield galaxy, making xenoarcheology a significant aspect on its own. Whether these life forms are alive or deceased, Starfield has already showcased astonishing and diverse alien species that players can encounter upon the game's release in just a few months.
Mark your calendars for September 6 as Starfield will be available for PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms.