Starfieldwill see players explore the stars in search of “what’s out there,” long after the key focus of space exploration has been left behind by the game’s governments and corporations.Starfieldplayers will have thousands of planetsto explore, and while some are procedurally generated wastelands, others will give players plenty of reasons to search every nook and cranny.
While different in style and tone,Starfieldwill maintain a lot of the core RPG elements of other Bethesda IPs such asFalloutandThe Elder Scrolls. These franchises are so important that it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them manifest inStarfield. Given its scale, these could really appear anywhere and simply add to the experience. Two potential Easter Eggs though make the most sense.
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Potential Fallout References in Starfield
Fallouthas not shied away from the concept of space exploration in the past, giving Starfield an easy “in.” One of the most memorable quests inFallout New Vegasis Come Fly With Me, which sawthe player interact with a cult of Ghoulsby overseeing their mission to fly to a different planet. The end of the quest is notably open-ended, with the player not knowing how the expedition ultimately turned out for the Ghouls.Starfieldcould finally answer this question, showing either the Ghoul’s doomed spacecraft or showcasing them thriving on their new homeworld.
TheFalloutfranchise has also overtly shown alien lifeforms, withFallout 3confirming the existence of aliens known as Zetanswithin the IP. The portrayal of Zetans inStarfieldwould be an easy and perfect way to make reference toFallout, further bridging the two franchises and rewarding dedicated fans. Even a passing Easter egg or reference would be enough to appease many fans.
Potential Elder Scrolls References in Starfield
Starfieldmay have an easier time dropping Easter Eggs for Fallout, but The Elder Scrolls would not be a stretch either. One of the most interesting ways in whichStarfieldcould portrayTESreferences is by showcasing the world of Nirn. Nirn is the main planet thatThe Elder Scrolls’games take place on and is ripe to be recreated to some extent. This reference can be as subtle as simply naming one ofStarfield’s planets Nirn or can be more complex by recreating some of its landmass. Of course,the most iconic province within Nirn is Tamriel, with allTEStitles taking place mostly within this region.
A reference could take a more granular approach by having its own Tamriel-style planet, perhaps showcasing its most iconic location eons before or after the events ofThe Elder Scrolls.Certain races fromThe Elder Scrollscould also feature in some form, even if they are not as fully complex as they are within their source games. However, this feels unlikely compared to a passing reference to Nirn, which would still make fans happy.
The sheer scale ofStarfieldwould be incomplete without being wielded to put some references to other beloved Bethesda IPs. It’s such an obvious move that it truly feels like a matter of whatStarfieldwill reference from these franchises, not if it will reference them at all.
Starfieldwill release on September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
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