A keen-eyed Starfield enthusiast recently noticed a small detail in the latest presentation for the game that has sparked a discussion about the potential enormity of the outposts in the final version. Bethesda's upcoming release, Starfield, has generated a lot of speculation, and fans are currently pondering the size of the game's outposts.
Starfield is a game that the developers claim has been in the making for 25 years. In June, Bethesda provided the most significant update yet for the eager fan base by releasing a 40+ minute breakdown of Starfield. This presentation covered every major aspect of the game, ranging from the mechanics of gunplay to character customization. One crucial aspect highlighted during the presentation was the ability to construct bases and establish unique outposts on the planets that players can visit.
The discovery made by Reddit user PackDog1141 during the 40+ minute showcase of how to customize the player's outposts is intriguing. While observing the construction of one of the outposts, it becomes apparent that only 10% of the build limit is being utilized, despite several sections of the base already being built. This is a significant improvement compared to Bethesda's previous games with base building features. PackDog1141 shared their findings on Reddit, highlighting the potential enormity of these areas in the final game. However, some comments raised a valid point that the base-building mechanics in Starfield might resemble those in Fallout, another popular series by Bethesda. In Fallout 4, constructing basic buildings didn't consume much of the build limit. However, once the player began adding interior decorations and lighting, the limit would quickly deplete. Considering the empty appearance of the buildings in the Starfield image, it is plausible that once the player starts incorporating space-themed items, the build limit could rapidly reach 100% sooner than anticipated.
The truth about the base building limit for Starfield remains known only to the developers. Speculations suggest that the outposts may function similarly to Fallout, while others speculate that Starfield may offer the largest base-building capabilities in any game to date. As Starfield fans eagerly await its release in September, numerous questions linger, such as the maximum number of bases that can be constructed on each planet and the potential limit on crew members that players can assign to each base. Starfield is set to launch on September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X.