Starfield's Colony War Explained
Starfield is Bethesda’s first new IP in decades, and that alone speaks to why there is so much hype behind the game—a game no one has really seen. There have been a few dev commentaries, a few faction reveals, some lore released, and so on, but if someone had to imagine what Starfield looked like right now, no one outside Bethesda could truly venture a guess.
That’s all likely to change soon enough, though. On June 12, the Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase will show off numerous games, and it’s a safe bet that Starfield is one of them. Bethesda usually shows off a game in the summer and follows that with a fall release, and while Starfield is a little different than, sayFallout 4, in terms of marketing, this showcase is the time to show off this major Xbox Series X console exclusive.
It's Been Almost Ten Years Since Starfield Was First Leaked
Looking through the lore, one thing players do know is that the events ofStarfield take place 20 years after an event of the Colony War. The reasoning for this war remains unknown for now, but it’s likely to play as big of a role as Skyrim’s Civil War in the game—even if battles aren’t being fought. But for players to understand the Colony War, at least in theory, they need to understand the parties involved: The United Colonies and the Freestar Collective.
Starfield takes place in the Settled Systems some 50 light-years away from Earth. These systems include Alpha Centauri, Kryx, Sagan, Cheyenne, Lunara, and Narlon, with there being four dominantStarfieldfactions among them: Constellation, Freestar Collective, Ryujin Industries, and United Colonies.
Constellation and Ryujin Industries don’t appear to take part in this war, but they are important nonetheless. Players will apparently begin
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