Unveiling the Top Thrills of Starfield Direct

The controversy surrounding Starfield's 30 frames-per-second lock on Xbox Series X/S has not dampened fans' excitement following its comprehensive showcase. Bethesda has successfully generated anticipation by offering a vast open world, detailed character creation, and engaging combat, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the release of Starfield. While there are still a few more surprises in store from Bethesda to further build anticipation, Starfield Direct has undoubtedly convinced skeptical players that the game will be worth their while.

5 Ship Flight/Boarding Enemy Ships

During the showcase, fans were pleasantly surprised by the reveal of spaceship flight mechanics, which included engaging in combat with enemy ships. However, what truly stood out was the ability to raid enemy ships for resources and claim them as one's own. This feature, reminiscent of the robbery mechanics in popular third-person open-world action games like the GTA series, was executed impressively by Bethesda developers.

If Starfield can offer a diverse range of experiences within these sequences, ensuring that each one feels unique to players, it will undoubtedly enhance the positive reception that Bethesda is aiming for. Furthermore, it will contribute to a deeper sense of immersion, which is a prominent goal in the development of Starfield. With the level of attention to detail and the promise of complete freedom in exploration, immersion is set to be a key aspect of the game.

4 Gunplay

Bethesda has put in a significant amount of effort to ensure that both the first and third-person perspectives in Starfield are well-executed. This is especially evident in the gunplay, where the game showcases fluid animations for various actions such as maneuvers, aiming down sights, running, and quick melee attacks. The gunplay in Starfield bears resemblance to the impressive reloading and shooting animations seen in Bungie's Destiny 2. This aspect of the game has the potential to be a major highlight, keeping players engaged and eager for more combat encounters. If other areas, such as enemy variety and the intelligence of AI, are also up to par, the gunplay in Starfield could very well be its standout feature.

3 Ship Building

Bethesda's upcoming game, Starfield, is poised to take the lead in the space exploration genre, thanks in part to its comprehensive spaceship customization feature. Players will have a wide range of options at their disposal, including enhancing their ship's weapons for intense combat scenarios, personalizing its appearance in unique and exciting ways, and even expanding the crew capacity. This level of customization sets Starfield apart and positions it to be the most ambitious sci-fi game to date. With a strong emphasis on traversal and exploration, the ability to fully customize the spaceship is crucial to the game's success, and it appears that the developers are heading in the right direction with this aspect.

2 Personality Traits/Background

Developers working on any title, such as CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Bethesda with Starfield, prioritize replayability by offering various options and multiple outcomes for players to achieve. In Starfield, players will have access to multiple personality traits and a potentially changeable background based on their in-game actions.

Although only three traits can be selected during customization at the beginning of the game, this feature encourages players to engage in multiple playthroughs and explore different traits and backgrounds to discover how they impact scenarios and the narrative itself. Similar to Cyberpunk 2077, certain builds, skills, and background choices in Starfield will lead to different dialogue options and mission paths, even if they do not significantly affect the overall story.

1 Companions On Ship

The inclusion of NPC companions in Starfield is a highly anticipated feature among players. The ability to form relationships with these companions, and potentially even romance them, adds a layer of depth and endless possibilities to the game. Interacting with these characters will be crucial in keeping players engaged and immersed in the game, especially since Starfield does not have a co-op or online multiplayer option. Additionally, this feature opens up the potential for future updates and expansions that could further enhance the companion system based on player feedback and performance.

Starfield is set to release on September 6, 2023 on Xbox Series X/S, and PC.