Keeping in touch with your parents in Starfield is really wholesome
Video games and parents often do not go hand in hand. They are often put on the back burner, if their existence is acknowledged at all. Sure, sad-dad games like The Last of Us or God of War (2018) received acclaim, but they’re the exception.
Parents who aren’t the protagonists of a contemplative journey with a younger person get an even more raw deal. Protagonists often have seemingly absent parents who are likely to leave them orphaned. This applies even to the recent Final Fantasy 16, where protagonist Clive’s parents are quickly taken out of the picture.
This is where Starfield breaks some ground because Bethesda’s latest popular RPG lets your parents be around. They can be out there somewhere, in a space as expansive as Starfield‘s, and they deserve a visit.
Not every player can visit the ones who raised them in Starfield. The Kid Stuff trait is required to have a healthy visit home. It outlines that your parents are in good health, but you send 2% of your credits to them every week. Picking this trait is more or less the equivalent of paying your loving parents back for raising you well.
The best part is that they always have their door open for you! The protagonist’s parents reside in New Atlantis, a city that is also the first hub players visit. Finding them is easy, as players will get an objective to check on them after joining Constellation.
Adding to the cozy feeling having a healthy family visit brings, they live comfortably in a nice apartment. Both parents are successful in their respective fields and happen to be incredibly supportive of the player. While the initial meeting begins rather awkwardly, as they had no idea the protagonist left the gig at Argos, they are still happy to see them. Surprise even
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