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Some Starfield players are disappointed with the game's maps, comparing them unfavorably to older Bethesda games like Skyrim.
Starfield, despite receiving predominantly positive reviews, has faced criticism from fans regarding glitches and design choices, particularly the unhelpful map system for planets and cities. It is uncertain whether Bethesda will address these concerns by releasing updates to fix bugs and potentially overhaul the game's maps post-launch.
Some Starfield players have expressed dissatisfaction with the game's maps, stating that they do not live up to the quality of maps seen in previous Bethesda games such as Skyrim. Starfield is currently available in early access, with the release of the first game reviews. While there have been a few complaints about Bethesda's expansive space RPG, the overall response to the game appears to be mostly positive, as Starfield has received high review scores from the majority of critics.
Although the reviews for Starfield have largely been positive thus far, the game does have its share of issues. Several glitches have been reported in Starfield, although it appears that the game has fewer major bugs that disrupt gameplay compared to past Bethesda titles. Prior to its release, there were claims that Starfield would be the most polished Bethesda game at launch, and it seems to have mostly delivered on that promise.
Critics of Starfield have not only expressed concerns about the presence of bugs but have also been disappointed by certain design choices. One aspect that has garnered significant criticism is the game's map system, especially in relation to planets and cities. Fans have found it unhelpful and frustrating, as it fails to provide necessary information about important locations such as shops. Essentially, players have to rely on their memory unless a mission objective points out the specific location. A Reddit user, heart_of_a_daedra, recently highlighted the inadequacy of Starfield's map by unfavorably comparing it to Skyrim's.
Even ardent supporters of Starfield agree that the game's maps are subpar. However, it remains unclear whether Bethesda intends to address this issue. While multiple updates are expected to be released post-launch to fix bugs and tackle other concerns, overhauling the map system may prove to be a significant undertaking. It is possible that such a substantial update could be incorporated into one of Starfield's premium DLC packs, as at least two are already scheduled. Nonetheless, this speculation is merely tentative at present.
Bethesda has been tight-lipped about the specifics of Starfield's DLC, but fans are aware that the first one to be released is called Shattered Space. The content of this DLC has yet to be revealed, but it is anticipated to bring an intriguing addition to the already extensive gameplay. However, fans should not expect the DLC to include any major changes to the in-game map. There is a possibility that a Starfield mod may compensate for this. Starfield is set to launch on September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X.
