Former Starfield Dev Details Intriguing Cut Gameplay Mechanic

Former Starfield Dev Details Intriguing Cut Gameplay Mechanic

Key Takeaways

  • Bethesda initially planned to include a resource management component in Starfield.
  • Players would have been able to mine materials to craft their own ships.
  • Unfortunately, this feature was cut due to the game’s strict art and programming schedule.

As a die-hard fan who’s spent countless hours immersed in Bethesda’s sprawling worlds since the early days of Morrowind, I find it both fascinating and a tad disappointing to learn about the scrapped resource management component in Starfield. The idea of crafting my own starship parts and managing resources across different planets was an exciting prospect that would have added depth to this already promising title.


Bethesda Game Studios initially intended to include a ship part crafting feature in Starfield, which would have been supported by a resource management system. However, due to certain limitations, this feature was abandoned. The latest update for Starfield, version 1.14.68, has just been released, focusing on performance enhancements, stability improvements, and other adjustments.

The newest RPG from Bethesda, widely recognized for hit games like Fallout and Elder Scrolls, is Starfield. In this 2023 game, they’ve incorporated new mechanics tailored to the sci-fi genre, such as space travel between planets, and more recently, operational ground vehicles. A former Bethesda employee who has since retired alleges that the company initially aimed to include additional features in their latest release, but unfortunately couldn’t manage it.

During an appearance on the Kiwi Talks podcast, Bruce Nesmith – a previous game systems designer at Bethesda – discussed a potential feature in Starfield where players could create ship components using local resources. He went on to say that this function would have been integrated with a robust management system capable of transporting and processing materials between planets. Unfortunately, Bethesda found it challenging to implement such a feature due to time constraints in art and programming departments.

Starfield Almost Included a Resource Management Component

In a conversation with Kiwi Talks, Nesmith (who has worked on blockbusters like Fallout 4 and Skyrim) expressed that it would be extremely challenging for The Elder Scrolls 6 to live up to fan expectations. As a former developer, he believes the next installment in Bethesda’s cherished fantasy series will face comparisons with other titles by the company. Many fans consider games from both The Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises as some of the greatest open-world RPGs ever made, making it an exceptionally high bar to reach.

In Starfield, Bethesda didn’t implement the feature for players to craft ship parts as initially planned. However, you can enjoy a similar experience with a free mod on Nexus Mods called Craftable Ship Parts by rbddc12. This mod uses the Industrial Workbench in Starfield and essential tools like the Crimping Tool, Pipe Wrench, Ratcher, and Vice Grip to let you craft ship parts within the game.

As a dedicated gamer eagerly anticipating the next chapter in my Starfield journey, I can hardly contain my excitement for the release of “Shattered Space” on September 30th. This terrifying expansion is set within the realm of Va’ruun’kai, the haunting home of the theocratic House Va’ruun faction from Starfield. In this new storyline, I’ll be given fresh equipment, formidable enemies, and valuable resources to aid me in my quest.

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2024-09-18 20:14