Starfield's Starmap Navigation Would Be So Much Better With One Change
Navigation in 's Starmap can be frustrating. Even for those who have invested hundreds of hours into the game, the base game for lacks proper labeling, which can make space navigation difficult. While astrological accuracy is undoubtedly something the game has achieved by correctly naming solar systems and planets after natural systems in the known galaxy, not everyone is an astronomer. This lack of decent labeling can make navigating to even the most well-known locations a hassle without the aid of auto-navigation on the mission screen.
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Many argue that in, too much time is spent on navigation screens, but proper labeling could significantly reduce wasted time. While it is possible to view the names of star systems that contain major cities, like Cheyenne, Kryx, and Alpha Centauri, most of the planetary systems in require people to mouse over them. Worse yet, to view the planets and cities within these systems requires even more selection, further increasing the amount of time spent on the Starmap.
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's mission system enables quickly setting up navigation paths to the various worlds in. While this is helpful, it does not encourage space exploration or help outside of missions. Compounding the issue further, is the fact that several overlapping star systems are within certain points across the map, making finding a certain city within the star system a waste of time that requires multiple button presses and screens. While this small quality-of-life feature doesn't seem like it would be an issue, after spending hundreds of hours in the game, navigating these screens could potentially add up to hours of wasted time.
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