Summary
Starfieldhas plenty of varied worlds for players to explore, and there’s no better way to showcase all the diversity than with a video that tours twenty of the frozen planets scattered throughout the Settled Systems. WhileFallout 4had the task of depicting the irradiated wilderness of the Commonwealth, andSkyrimtried to capture an idyllic Nordic landscape,Starfieldtakes on a much more ambitious undertaking by having to portray a wide collection of planets with all sorts of biomes. Players who thoroughly investigate these worlds cansell survey data inStarfield, and are thus passively rewarded for exploring.
Another way to engage with the diverseprocedurally generated planets ofStarfieldis by building an outpost on one of its biomes and reaping its resources. Metals such as Iron can often be found near a planet’s mountain range, while Aluminum can instead be found near wetlands and swamps (as is the case with Leviathan IV). While planets play a key role inStarfield’s gameplay, it’s also important to sometimes pause from gathering and scanning, and instead take in the sights.
Ultimastar managed to record footage from over 20 different planets inStarfield, focusing exclusively on Frozen Plains, and posted it as a video on the officialStarfieldsubreddit. The landscapes are certainly stunning, and some worlds such as Moloch II and Huygens IV even manage to evoke that cozySkyrimatmosphere. In addition to Frozen Plains, Ultimastar also captured the beauty ofStarfield’s Deciduous Forests, Swamps, Savannas, and Hills, with the next video in the series tackling the game’s Tropical Forests.
However, if there is one aspect to planetary exploration that annoysStarfieldplayers, it’s the lack of having a land vehicle such asMass Effect’s Mako to make traversal faster. Coupled with the lack of variety in Points of Interest, such as pirate bases and abandoned mines, it has somewhat made the experience repetitive. While it remains a contentious topic in the community,Starfieldmodsare bound to fix the issue once official modding tools release in early 2024.
Another important thing to note is that players will be able tocreate new planets inStarfieldthrough modding, which will only add to the visual diversity of the Settled Systems. More exotic biomes such as mangroves, mesas, or even fungal forests could become a reality in the near future. While most fans would agree that Bethesda built a great foundation inStarfield, it’s likely that the game’s best years are still to come.
Starfieldis available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
