Starfield is one of the more anticipated and hyped-up video games this year. It’s a title we have also been waiting on for a good little while. First highlighted by Bethesda before Microsoft acquired them, this game has since transitioned into a Microsoft exclusive. So those on PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms are eager for this next RPG epic. While this is a brand new IP from Bethesda, that doesn’t mean they didn’t tap into other franchises for franchises. Recently, the word has been circulating online from a developer’s tweet about the inspirations developers had when building this game.
Last month, Emil Pagliarulo mentioned inspirations for the game, but word is starting to circulate online again. If you’re unfamiliar with Emil Pagliarulo but their name, this is the design director for Bethesda working on Starfield. It was asked what movies or shows have a Starfield vibe. This might be a great way to get into the mood of this space RPG before it’s readily available in the marketplace. However, Emil noted that they couldn’t offer too many details as it might start to head into more spoiler territory. For instance, the example offered was Donnie Brasco, as you could be a space cop and report back to your superiors.
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