Starfield Needs a Prequel to Save Its Universe

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The game titled “Starfield” has posed some difficulties for developer Bethesda. Often referred to as the “Skyrim equivalent in space” by enthusiastic gamers, the rollout of “Starfield” way back in 2023 didn’t quite live up to the buzz generated by the Elder Scrolls series. The game was criticized for its lack of content and a slow-moving narrative, leaving many initial fans underwhelmed. Since then, Bethesda has made efforts to broaden “Starfield‘s” appeal, but it’s still proving to be quite the challenge.

Last year’s debut of its first DLC, Shattered Space, garnered similar mixed reactions, potentially shortening the post-release lifespan of the game beyond initial expectations. Intriguingly silent about future plans for Starfield, Bethesda has left the game’s destiny shrouded in uncertainty. Despite not meeting the level of excitement Bethesda anticipated with Starfield, there remains a possibility that, before abandoning this intellectual property, they could craft a compelling prequel.

The Founding of the United Colonies Could Open the Door to Some Serious Prequel Potential

Despite its Divisive Nature, Starfield Holds Interesting Lore

  • After discovering that Earth was doomed to be destroyed, the planet came together in search of a new home.
  • The United Colonies was founded on Earth in 2159.
  • By 2160, the first colony ship landed on Jemison, marking the planet’s beginning as the central piece of the United Colonies.

Starfield adheres to a strict scientific accuracy, which means it shies away from exciting ideas like interstellar conflicts with intelligent extraterrestrial beings. However, the rich history it weaves is captivating in its own unique way. A hypothetical prequel focusing on the pioneering era of settlers in the Alpha Centauri system could offer more narrative opportunities than what Starfield’s current concept permits.

Colonizing the Unknown Reaches of Space

As a fervent admirer of Starfield, imagine stepping into the shoes of an intrepid space pioneer tasked with establishing colonies across unexplored planets. If a prequel focused on this settling process, it could undoubtedly heighten the excitement. The universe of Starfield may have its flaws, but crafting the early roots of New Atlantis, the eventual capital city, could lend an intriguing Wild West feel to this captivating franchise.

Space exploration in Starfield is reminiscent of the Wild West era, where the spirit of discovery and land acquisition is central. This game presents an idyllic vision of space colonization, and starting with this optimistic tone from the outset could enrich the game’s overall narrative depth.

A significant number of video game enthusiasts eagerly anticipate any new developments on “The Elder Scrolls 6”. Since its initial announcement in 2018, Bethesda has not unveiled a fresh trailer for the game yet.

The Wait for Starfield’s Next DLC Continues

  • After Shattered Space, Bethesda has yet to confirm the game’s second expansion.
  • There have been rumors suggesting that the DLC could be titled ‘Starborn,’ but these claims should be taken with a grain of salt.

The initial scheme for Starfield originally envisioned annual updates, however, following the responses to the base game and Shattered Space, it’s uncertain if these plans will persist. If there’s a DLC on standby, let’s hope it gets announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase.

The Xbox Games Showcase will take place on June 8th. There have been whispers about Starfield potentially being released on the PlayStation 5 as well. If there’s ever a suitable platform for such an announcement, the Xbox Games Showcase seems like the ideal choice.

It’s uncertain what lies ahead for Starfield, but there’s a chance that a prequel might serve it better than expanding its existing storyline. As fans eagerly await updates on Starfield, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for any new developments Bethesda may unveil in the near future.

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2025-04-20 05:14