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The game, Starfield, captivated its players with its remarkable physics as evidenced by a player who showcased their vast assortment of potatoes. These potatoes can be acquired in substantial amounts for the purpose of cooking and crafting.
The game's utilization of the Creation Engine ensures that items will persist in the game indefinitely, enhancing the immersive experience.
By intentionally selecting a 30 FPS frame rate for Starfield on Xbox Series X/S consoles, the game guarantees a steady level of quality and performance, even as players collect vast amounts of in-game items.
A Starfield player recently showcased their impressive assortment of potatoes, highlighting the stellar physics incorporated in Bethesda's space-themed RPG. Although some individuals have expressed dissatisfaction with the game's 30 FPS limitation on Xbox Series X/S consoles, it was a deliberate decision by the developers to maintain consistent quality and performance across the board, particularly when players accumulate substantial quantities of in-game items.
Similar to its predecessors Fallout 4 and Skyrim, Starfield employs an upgraded version of the Creation Engine, which possesses the capability to have numerous items persist in the game indefinitely. As a result, loot, armor, and various objects that are dropped on the ground or within structures can typically be retrieved even after several days, providing a lasting testament to the chaos wreaked upon shops and houses throughout the gameplay. Furthermore, the remains of certain non-playable characters can often be found strewn about, usually stripped of valuable possessions long after their demise.
A Reddit user named Moozipan, who is a player of the game Starfield, recently showcased a fascinating aspect of the Creation Engine. The user shared a video titled "Time To Let Something Go" on the social media platform, demonstrating the player opening a hatch on their spaceship, causing thousands of potatoes to spill out. What makes this even more impressive is how well the game handles such a large number of in-game objects, and the realistic way in which the potatoes tumble out of their enclosure is equally noteworthy.
Similar to its predecessor, Bethesda's Creation Engine 2 incorporates Havok, a 3D physics engine owned by Microsoft. Havok allows for real-time collisions of objects, including bodies, and it also simulates the movement of cloth, hair, and foliage. When combined with the enhanced level of detail introduced in Fallout 76 and Creation Engine 2's improved real-time lighting, even something as ordinary as a pile of potatoes becomes remarkably lifelike.
People may question the reason behind Bethesda's inclusion of collectible potatoes in their latest title, as well as the abundance in which they can be gathered. Similar to Skyrim and the Fallout games, Starfield incorporates cooking and crafting mechanics that necessitate the accumulation of essential ingredients such as carrots, tomatoes, various fruits, and, naturally, potatoes. Within the game, players can discover numerous recipes, and consuming meals prepared at a cooking station or found in the game world can restore lost health and grant temporary advantages, such as enhanced oxygen recovery or damage resistance. Starfield can be played on PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
