Bethesda Game Studios: "Join us- Into the Starfield" (UPDATE: Bethesda compares it to Han Solo / "NASA meets Indiana Jones", a bit more hardcore RPG)

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"For me, Starfield is the Han Solo simulator," Bethesda exec Ashley Cheng told The Washington Post [paywall]. "Get in a ship, explore the galaxy, do fun stuff."

Speaking to The Telegraph [paywall], meanwhile, Bethesda boss Todd Howard suggested being a space explorer in Starfield would be like "NASA meets Indiana Jones meets the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen".

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In Starfield you play as a new recruit to the Constellation program, a group of space explorers seeking answers to the big mysteries of space, some 300 years in the future.

"There are a lot of factions in the game but [Constellation is] the main one that you'll become a part of," Howard continued. "It's kind of like Skyrim in terms of the structure of the game, where you're going to be who you want to be, and then there's different factions that you can join, and really carve your own path.

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"So we have one story that we're telling, and then we have a lot of other ones, like we love to do. And our hope is that each player feels like they could say, here's who I want to be in this universe - and then we're giving them an outlet to express that."

Your character's background will affect the story, among other things.

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[qatak]

that is some next-level concept art. Wow.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

I'm not a huge BGS fan to say the least, but this pushes my buttons. The concept art is great.

 

[Crax]

I caaan't wait for this. Nothing tops BGS games for me. Concept art is so beautiful!

 

[DontHateTheBacon]

I can't wait for them to actually show us the game being played. It's got knockout potential.

 

[lunanto]

This game is going to be huge.

 

[Vico]

This game has REAL potential.
Holy shit if it delivers this could be so great.

 

[Godzilla24]

Wow.

 

[SpottieO]

The concept art for this is stunning. I was impressed with the graphics in the trailer so I can't wait to see the final product.

 

[Zukuu]

If only the keys would also really make it into the game.

 

[Buckle]

I'm digging the armor/suit aesthetic here so damn hard.

 

[Cordy]

Looks mad dope.

 

[Kazaam]

Some strong wow factor vibes with these.

 

[Zebesian-X]

Sure am loving that art

 

[Deleted member 89416]

The teaser didn't do much for me yesterday, but these and some of the information that's come to light afterwards have me really excited.

 

[JusticeBolt]

Man this may be my dream game. Hype.

 

[christocolus]

I will be there day one.

 

[Mr.Deadshot]

Yeah, this looks amazing. Can't wait for gameplay.

 

[No_Face]

The potenital here is mind-boggling. Can't wait to see more!

 

[Tuco Benedicto Pacifico]

Still no idea of what to expect from the actual gameplay loop, but I hope they keep pushing for this "hard sci-fi" vibe, instead of going for "fantasy in space".

 

[Jardim]

Some DUNE vibes, loving it

 

[7thFloor]

Thanks for making a thread, I think a lot of people missed this stuff

 

[Arex]

Those concept art look great for sure!

 

[Aki]

Time to get an XBOX! Really really hope this game matches the hype I have for it.

Cyberpunk and Starfield were the games I always wanted and so far I've been let down :(

 

[Jroc]

Still no idea of what to expect from the actual gameplay loop, but I hope they keep pushing for this "hard sci-fi" vibe, instead of going for "fantasy in space".

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It's probably going to play like Morrowind/Oblivion/Fallout3/Fallout4

 

[Mochi]

These creature designs remind me of Wayne Barlowe in a good way. Hope the aliens are super out-there in this game.

 

[Vulcano's Assistant]

you think we can still crouch around stealthily with a space suit?

 

[Quintus]

I would love to play this game, could've as well but thanks to Microsoft I'll have to miss it.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Can't wait to see some Gameplay of it.
Still think it's gonna get delayed to 2023.

 

[Supoman]

God damn I'm so happy to own a XSX.

 

[Scottoest]

That ocean arcology place looks dope as hell. I hope it's well realized in game.

 

[Tuco Benedicto Pacifico]

It's probably going to play like Morrowind/Oblivion/Fallout3/Fallout4

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A bit vague, but I still hope for that to not be the case.
(And I'm not taking about it being first person).

 

[brokenswiftie]

Looks amazing

 

[J_ToSaveTheDay]

I am loving the art style of this game so far -- yesterday's teaser visually looked cool too.

I hope it's fun to play. I did like Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, and eventually came around on Fallout 4 (with the caveat being that I do not like the main story at all). Bethesda and myself have a pretty positive track record the last 20 or so years, but I have come to a present mindset that I really want the main campaign to be engaging and I want a higher sense of polish from the next one.

 

[Spirited]

Really digging the style they are going for here.

 

[Outrun]

The sense of exploration and wonder seems to be there.

 

[Mad_Rhetoric]

We all know this game is gonna be huge. I'm down for the wait.

 

[Liquid Plejades]

Probably my most hyped game this gen, next to the next GTA. Would love to explore space and planets

 

[Biggzy]

I hope they can fully realise the concept art in the full game because they look fantastic. The potential for this game is huge.

 

[Knight in Shining Armani]

They had all that and went with something that looks like the moon in the trailer.

 

[Falchion]

I'm so ready to join them.

 

[javiergame4]

I would love to play this game, could've as well but thanks to Microsoft I'll have to miss it.
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you can literally buy a cheap android phone for like $50 and use a $1 gamepass trial and stream it(if you have ok internet) or just buy a Xbox. It's pretty much on any device now except PlayStation. They want to get a gamepass app on smart TVs too.

 

[Luke_wal]

Those two of the people in the spacesuits - does the top of their head make them look non-human? Is this the first hint that we'll have non-human sentient species?

 

[Anustart]

Day 1. Todd if you're reading this put me in the pre pre alpha test.

 

[christocolus]

Hideo gets the hype too.

 

[hog]

Hope they can pull those off in engine.

 

[StarsAreStuff]

that concept art is rad. really excited for this one.

 

[GooberDooberCBC]

I am getting more hype but definitely want a gameplay deep dive soon.

 

[Man Called Aerodynamics]

Amazing concept art, it's like Star Wars meets the real world. Really outstanding. Reminds me of the best, most evocative art from Mass Effect and Destiny.

 

[HanSoloCup]

Really digging the music and that concept art. I've always loved space exploration, and this is looking good so far.