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The highly anticipated sci-fi RPG Starfield by Bethesda is brimming with cleverly hidden Easter eggs, paying homage to the studio's earlier games. One of these nods wittily alludes to the famous "arrow to the knee" line from Skyrim.
Early Access players have come across entertaining Easter eggs in Starfield, showcasing Bethesda's attention to detail and connection with its fanbase. These include a playful prank call and the return of the beloved Adoring Fan from Oblivion. The game is filled with nods to previous Bethesda titles, with Early Access players stumbling upon a clever reference to the most iconic line spoken by an NPC in Skyrim. Despite experiencing some typical glitches found in Bethesda games, Starfield has enjoyed a relatively bug-free release. It is more reminiscent of the polished launch of Skyrim rather than the problematic release of Fallout 76. It serves as a culmination of Bethesda's experience from developing The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series, set in a new version of the advanced Creation Engine.
While Starfield deviates from the typical Bethesda model seen in games like Skyrim, Oblivion, Fallout 76, and their predecessors, players generally find it to be a highly enjoyable sci-fi adventure. This RPG is filled with entertaining references to pop culture, including nods to Bethesda's own IPs.
It's not surprising that Mr_Abs752 shared an Easter egg, considering the widespread fame it gained over the past eleven years of Skyrim's existence. Specifically, the Crippling Skill in Starfield's combat tree references the popular line spoken by Skyrim's town guards about "taking an arrow to the knee." This line became infamous soon after Skyrim's release, even being referenced in other franchises.
During Starfield's Early Access, enthusiasts encountered various surprises, including a mysterious spacecraft notifying them of an expiring starship warranty and a prank call inquiring about directions to Uranus. Additionally, the beloved Adoring Fan from Oblivion made a return, faithfully reproducing his role as a bothersome chatterbox for players who happened to select the corresponding character trait. With numerous nods to previous Bethesda games, Starfield is sure to captivate fans who are likely to spend years meticulously documenting these references.
Presently, over a quarter million players are actively enjoying Starfield on Steam during Early Access, and the overall social media response has been largely positive. While those who purchased the Standard Edition will need to wait until September 6th to join the game, this delayed release may prove advantageous in the long term as it could give Bethesda the opportunity to address any discovered issues with a subsequent update.
Starfield is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
