Unveiling the Future: 5 Revolutionary Exploration Updates in Starfield

Highlights

The limited scope for exploration in Starfield has left some fans feeling dissatisfied, as they encounter boundaries that prevent them from venturing too far away from their ship or effortlessly discovering resources.

The incorporation of mods and updates by Bethesda developers has the potential to address fans' concerns and enhance the exploratory aspect of the game, thus bridging the gap towards the extensive freedom anticipated by many.

Furthermore, players have expressed their longing for expedited traversal by introducing spaceship flights on planets or incorporating vehicles, as navigating on foot across vast terrains can be time-consuming. Additionally, fans are eager for an increased abundance of mining resources on planets, enriching their gaming experience and providing a more fulfilling gameplay.

Based on the reactions and feedback from fans during the reveals and showcases of Starfield, there was a significant expectation for unrestricted exploration and spaceship flight. While many players find it satisfactory, some fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited freedom in exploration.

However, with the confirmation of mods becoming available for Xbox and the potential for numerous updates from Bethesda, Starfield has the opportunity to become the ultimate space game, particularly in terms of its exploration. If the developers can listen to fans' feedback and fulfill their desires, it will be tremendously advantageous.

5 Removal Of Boundaries

The reveal of exploration boundaries during Starfield's release was a major surprise for players. These boundaries restrict players from venturing too far from their ship, which has caused some dissatisfaction. Many players believe that this limitation hampers the concept of freedom in exploration, particularly when searching for resources to mine for research purposes.

Although there is a mod available for PC players that completely removes these boundaries, it has the drawback of causing the game to crash when progressing further. As a result, this option is not currently favored. It is possible that these boundaries are a result of Starfield's engine, as evidenced by the presence of loading screens when entering buildings or landing on new planets. If Bethesda were able to address and resolve this issue, it would bring Starfield much closer to the complete freedom that was initially expected by fans.

4 Traversal Vehicle/Ship Flight On Planet

To enhance the mining activity in Starfield and facilitate the exploration of different planets for valuable materials, it is crucial to introduce faster means of traversal. Currently, players are restricted to traversing planets on foot, leading to significant time consumption due to the vast terrains on most planets.

In contrast to games like No Man's Sky and similar space titles, Starfield does not currently allow players to take off and fly on the planet itself. Although the presence of a jetpack can be useful, especially on planets with low gravity, incorporating the ability to pilot ships on planets or introducing vehicles that can swiftly transport players between zones would greatly enhance the traversal and exploration experience in Starfield.

3 Bigger Mining Resources

When it comes to scouting for resources and research materials, players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the limited size of mining spots found on most planets. This sets Starfield apart from No Man's Sky, where players can effortlessly discover abundant material-rich areas, emphasizing the significance of mining in its gameplay cycle. Although Starfield's combat, space flight, and companion dynamics take center stage in the game, fans eagerly hope for planets that are not only populated with more materials but also larger in size, bearing in mind the existing limitations on exploration.

2 Better Looting UI

The UI plays a crucial role in the looting experience during enemy encounters or exploration for new items. This is exemplified in games like Cyberpunk 2077, where players can easily identify and acquire weapons or clothing while looting, enhancing the speed of the process.

However, in Starfield, players will need to access the looting menu to decide which items they want to keep or discard, disrupting the gameplay flow. Although the introduction of mods and the possible customization of the UI by modders might address this issue in the future, it would be advantageous for Bethesda to implement this feature themselves, ensuring Xbox players also benefit from it.

1 Longer Space Flight

Besides engaging in combat with other NPCs in space, players may find fewer activities available to them in Starfield than they had anticipated. Comparisons to games such as No Man's Sky, Elite Dangerous, and Sky Citizen led fans to expect a similar level of space exploration, but it seems that Starfield may not offer as extensive an experience at its current stage. The presence of fast travel and the ability to land through the main menu has led some to question the need for space travel.

While fans may be skeptical about the possibility of future changes, there is still hope. Hello Games has successfully improved the space experience in No Man's Sky since its initial release, and it is possible that both modders and Bethesda developers can make adjustments and enhancements to the space flight experience in Starfield. This would likely result in positive feedback from players. The potential implementation of these changes could be dependent on whether Bethesda's engine allows for it, as some fans suspect that this may be a limiting factor preventing the new IP from reaching its full potential. Nonetheless, fans remain optimistic that these tweaks and adjustments can be made in the future.

Starfield is now available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.