After a successfulXbox Games Showcasewith many reveals that fans have been waiting to confirm based on rumors, Bethesda’s deep dive into the upcomingStarfieldcaught the attention of many. With a huge clear gap in terms of quality between its first gameplay reveal and now, there are certainly many new details and mechanics to be analyzed, but with there likely being more for Bethesda to reveal leading up to release, there are multiple game-changing features that fans will hope to see implemented.
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AsStarfieldis shaping up to be Bethesda’s biggest title yet and the system seller for the Xbox Series X, a number of innovations and additions can help push this title to what many fans already suspect to be one of, if not the best, open-world sci-fi game ever made.
5Choices That Impact Story
Taking the deep dive’s dialogue sequences into consideration, it appears as though developers at Bethesda are attempting to make interactions and dialogue between characters inStarfieldan integral part of the experience. Given the fact that a large majority of RPG titles contain this element in one form or another, this stands as a prerequisite for this title, but with the potential to make it matter more than ever.
With titles such asThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntor other unique games such asDetroit: Become Human, which highlights player choice and decision, ifStarfieldcan manage to take this up another notch and have a large amount of dialogue segments contain an impact on the overarching story, then it will only improve the anticipated great experience.
4Multiplayer Post Launch
While it’s clear thatStarfieldwill be a single-player experience only and is built to be a single-player title, the potential for a co-op mode or any form of a multiplayer mode post-launch would make for a dream sci-fi experience for players. Similar toNo Man Sky’s in itsouter world traversal, flying to different planets, building ships, and mechanics such as mining for materials,Starfieldwould likely outdo the aforementioned title if it were to implement co-op.
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In the event of Bethesda introducing co-op, whether through a quick post-launch update or a full-fledged add-on DLC, it could provide the experience that many games similar such asStar Citizenhave not fully achieved. While this is an unlikely scenario, fans would not be dismissive of the feature if developers were to present it.
3Weapon Rarity Levels/Loot
One of the aspects that are integral to any RPG title in modern gaming is the loot system and how rewarding and worthwhile it should be. With titles such asDestiny 2,Monster Hunter World,Dragon Age, and many more, their loot systems are so important to the overall experience that they would not be the same without them. Some, such as the aforementionedMonster Hunter World, have loot placed as the main goal for players, as finding new monsters to slay means a new gear set would be available.
Considering the huge difference between these titles andStarfield, Bethesda would need to find a way to implement loot systems that feel rewarding without them feeling like alive service styled-system, especially after theSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leaguebacklash. Ensuring that there are enough weapons to find, with different rarity levels and stats can provide a pleasing gameplay loop and implements another purpose among all the present elements.
2Multiple Romance Options
Given the plethora of RPG games that have included romance options and even intimate scenes present inCyberpunk 2077, many fans feel as though there is still much more to be explored within this region. With Bethesda confirming the presence of romance options inStarfieldby getting close to companions that players will find along the way of their journey, the opportunity to make this one of the best yet is very high.
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Aside fromclassic games such as theMass Effectseries and a few other RPG titles, there is still much to be desired in the realm of romance. While multiple titles have successfully implemented this particular feature, developers at Bethesda should look to makeStarfieldthe first RPG title that gives the most authentic system for romance, ensuring that players have a huge variety in both options during dialogue and characters they choose to romance to alleviate any potential monotony and allow for a less scripted experience.
1Honor System
AsStarfieldwill contain a personality system within its character creation, giving players a variety of traits to choose from, it introduces the topic of anhonor or social system. Players who are familiar with Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemption 2will be aware that depending on how players behave and interact with other NPCs in the open world, it could either increase or decrease their honor, reflecting one who is an outlaw or a law-abiding citizen.
While it’s very clear thatRed Dead Redemption 2andStarfieldare two completely different games, it would be interesting to see a similar system implemented here which could, in turn, adjust the personality traits that players had set during character creation based on choices they make during story and side missions.
Starfieldis set to release on June 30, 2025 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
