Starfield Lead Artist Describes Game's "NASA-Punk" Universe
Bethesda Game Studio's upcoming RPG project Starfield has been described by two of its developers as being set in a "NASA punk universe," teasing what fans can expect when the game launches on November 11. Starfield has quickly become one of Xbox's most anticipated games due to its mysterious science-fiction plot as well as its lush art style. Back in spring 2021, a number of images of Starfield's gameplay were leaked online creating even more excitement amongst future players.
Starfield is the first all-new IP from Bethesda in over 20 years, and as one of the biggest names in RPG development, hopes are high for the sci-fi game. Starfield is set around 300 years in the future, around 50 light-years from Earth's Solar System, in a place known as the Settled Systems. Players will take on the role of a member of the Constellation, one of the few remaining explorers setting out to explore the Milky Way and uncover its mysteries. Despite being an Xbox exclusive, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has already expressed his motivation to see Starfield become the most played Bethesda game ever, even outranking RPG cult-favorite, Skyrim.
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In a new Xbox blog post and accompanying Xbox video, Starfield’s lead artist Istvan Pely explores some of the creative decisions made for the game, while offering a look at the creation of Starfield's cover art. Describing the game's aesthetic as "NASA-Punk," Pely notes the whole art team agreed that they wished to create realistic settings and characters throughout the entirety of the game. This will lead the players to feel as if they are truly exploring space. Lead animator, Rick Vicens, has also confirmed that the
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