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Players have discovered a peculiar stack of butter sticks on a computer desk in Starfield, leading to confusion and speculation about its purpose and meaning.
Starfield utilizes Creation Engine 2's advanced graphics capabilities to enhance storytelling and incorporate narrative design elements into the game. The presence of butter sticks could potentially be a deliberate reference or a subtle storytelling element that Bethesda intends to convey, but the exact meaning behind it is currently unknown.
A Starfield player discovers a strange collection of untouched food items on a desk amidst a sea of computer technology and desk accessories. This bizarre scene seems deliberately arranged, catching the player's attention.
Starfield fans are no strangers to Bethesda's impressive Creation Engine 2, renowned for its advanced features like volumetric lighting and realistic global radiant lighting. This powerful engine will also be the driving force behind the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6 game. These technological enhancements enhance the graphics and complement the RPG development of a Bethesda game. They also allow for more immersive storytelling by incorporating items and environments that contribute to the narrative design. While these features are often used for experimental or comedic purposes, their primary function is to aid in storytelling within the Bethesda gaming universe. However, one player unexpectedly encountered something out of the ordinary.
While exploring a section of Starfield, Reddit user Dibbler84 came across an unusual sight on a desk: a stack of butter sticks surrounded by computer equipment, desk accessories, and an Eggmund Desk Assistant. The presence of the butter left the player bewildered, as there was no explanation for its existence in that context. "The way items are placed in this game is so peculiar," Dibbler84 commented, sharing a screenshot of the butter alongside the Starware equipment.
Despite the Redditor's efforts, no answers or insights about the butter mystery were found. Even the comments on the post offered no helpful information, only humorously mocking the butter sticks' proximity to the computer equipment. This unconventional placement of food items in Starfield is an anomaly that adds to the intrigue.
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The graphical performance of the relatively newer video game engine, Creation Engine 2, has received both praise and criticism. While many view it as a significant improvement over the original engine, others argue that only minor aspects have been updated. With the release of Starfield, players quickly noticed the differences between the current version of the engine and the one they have been familiar with in Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Fallout 76.
Starfield serves as an introduction to the capabilities of Creation Engine 2, but it is unclear what aspects are intentionally included. A stack of butter sticks on a computer desk may appear random, but it could potentially symbolize a small story reference that Bethesda is attempting to convey. One possible interpretation suggests that it is a nod to modder Elianora, who is renowned for creating mods for the Skyrim modding community. This theory was also shared in the comments of the Reddit user's post, but it remains mere speculation at this time. Nonetheless, players can joyfully carry four butter sticks for use in various crafting recipes.
Starfield is available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.