Starfield's First Real Showcase Should Focus on Character Creation

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As 2022 progresses, the true debut of Starfield draws ever closer. For years, Bethesda fans have only known Starfield through cinematics and concept art, but as soon as Bethesda announced a release date, the reveal of actual gameplay details became inevitable. Starfield may not release until November, but odds are good that players will hear about it throughout the year, finally getting a glimpse at its gameplay, exploration, characters, story, and other details. Bethesda has suggested it'll start talking about Starfield in concrete terms this summer, so fans will have to keep an eye on Microsoft showcases throughout the middle of the year.

While any Starfield gameplay reveal is bound to be exciting, one still wonders what Bethesda wants to start with. As a new IP, Starfield is likely filled to the brim with new content that needs explaining. Out of everything Bethesda could explain first, it ought to focus on something familiar: character creation. Fallout and The Elder Scrolls have given fans years of experience with Bethesda character creation systems, but Starfield's premise demands a new character creator that'll help players connect with the game's world. Bethesda ought to use character creation as a gateway to Starfield's unique mechanics and lore.

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Bethesda needs to showcase Starfield's character creation system sooner rather than later because it's almost certainly going to be different from the company's usual fare. For instance, in The Elder Scrolls the player's race is extremely important to character creation, since each race gives players unique abilities ranging from social perks to bonus spells. Unless Starfield has playable aliens, it likely won't have