Starfield Player Discovers Planet With Serious Windows XP Vibes

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Thanks to the exploration efforts of one Starfield player, a planet that resembles the iconic Windows XP wallpaper has been discovered in the Settled Systems. Though Starfield was criticized at launch for its over-reliance on procedural generation, it cannot be denied that the underlying system is a technically impressive accomplishment – capable of creating visually impressive planets for players to explore. Worlds in Starfield have different biomes, a wide list of flora and fauna, and even a few unique planetary traits.

While there are more efficient methods of gaining credits in Starfield, selling survey data obtained from planetary exploration is a decent way to earn money in the early game. The true money sink in Starfield revolves around tinkering with the ship builder, a hobby that can easily drain hundreds of thousands of credits from the player's pocket. Having a better ship makes exploring the more dangerous corners of the Settled Systems easier, and this small feedback loop in Starfield represents one of the game's biggest strengths.

A Starfield player named BeatsByDad911 managed to discover an uncanny resemblance between the Windows XP wallpaper and the arid planet of Kumasi VI. This Starfield planet is designed as Level 25 content, and what makes it stand out is its mineral richness. Uranium, Iridium, Caesium, and Iron can all be found on Kumasi VI in abundance. However, from a purely visual standpoint, Kumasi VI's desert hills are almost a dead ringer for the rolling hills that feature as the default Windows XP wallpaper, making it an interesting option for building an outpost.

The discovery was positively received on the main Starfield subreddit, with fans jokingly suggesting that a Starfield mod should add the Windows XP shut down sound to Kumasi VI upon player death. However, most of the community is eagerly awaiting new Starfield content, which is expected to arrive through its Shattered Space DLC, and upcoming patches.

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