Starfield's 'Boundary Reached' Drama, Explained
Bethesda's epic space RPG Starfield is right around the corner and springing leaks left and right, with one revealing a 'Boundary Reached' message that's caused concern with some fans.
Starfield is currently in the hands of reviewers, influencers, and some other players who have illegally obtained it, and while sharing any real details is against the terms set out in Bethesda's non-disclosure agreement, some tidbits have made it online regardless.
One video of alleged leaked gameplay showed a player running in one direction for around 10 minutes before a 'Boundary Reached' message appeared on screen. "Open the map to explore another region, or return to your ship," it said, giving the player the option to fast travel to their ship, open the planet map, or close the message. Choosing to close the message would let the player continue for a few steps before hitting an invisible wall that halted progression.
Yup, if you want.
Walk on, brave explorer.
At first glance the gameplay contradicts Bethesda's messaging, including an August 22 tweet from head of publishing Pete Hines. In response to a player asking if they can explore a "whole entire planet" after landing on it, Hines said: "Yup, if you want. Walk on, brave explorer." The executive said he'd played Starfield for at least 130 hours as of August 25.
Some fans, upon seeing the alleged leaked gameplay, have therefore claimed Bethesda is lying, and that Starfield isn't a fully explorable galaxy as was promised. In reality, however, no one knows the nature of the 'Boundary Reached' message, though some people currently playing the game have vaguely rebuked those complaining.
As reported by Kotaku, streamer Darrius Fears tweeted to deny the 'Boundary Reached' message is a
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