Starfield's NASA-Punk Aesthetic Might Inform Its Plot

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Even though it's coming out this year, Bethesda hasn't revealed a ton of Starfield information recently. Even though fans have a release date, there's still a lot of details that remain murky, like its core gameplay experience and plot. Odds are Bethesda will start discussing Starfield more concretely in the summer and autumn of 2022, leading up to the game's November release. In the meantime, fans are left to speculate on the game's potential. While many of Starfield's core mechanics are a mystery, Bethesda has released a wealth of concept art that gives fans a good sense of its «NASA-punk» aesthetic.

Bethesda may not be releasing Starfield gameplay overviews yet, but developers do comment on the game pretty frequently. For instance, a few developers recently discussed Starfield's NASA-inspired aesthetic and the importance of realism. That description of the game's art style is important because it could be a clue about the game's story. As a high-tech sci-fi game, Starfield could go in a lot of fantastical directions, but it's possible that the game will be focused on a relatable story about humans rather than putting alien encounters or intergalactic battles in the spotlight.

The Odds of Starfield Having a Larger Impact Than Skyrim are Slim

In any narrative-driven video game, the art style is a valuable supporting tool. The way that characters, objects, and the environment look can tell players a lot about the universe's background and how it has affected to world, all while generally creating the right atmosphere. That's what makes Bethesda's emphasis on Starfield's NASA-punk style so important. From the sounds of things, Bethesda wants a lot of realism and grounded design built into Starfield's tech aesthetic, rather