What Starfield Should Learn From Dragon Age: Origins' Backgrounds

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Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi game Starfield is shaping up to be an interesting title. As the release date approaches, players have been given more glimpses into what the game is all about, and it's safe to say Starfield is taking the RPG format in some intriguing directions. With its focus on exploration, expansive areas, and dedication to realism, Starfield has aspirations to measure up to and even surpass some of Bethesda's most beloved and respected former titles. While only time will tell if the upcoming game can reach these lofty heights, it does seem to have some of the necessary ingredients for a hit.

Thanks to Bethesda's periodic episodes of «Into the Starfield,» players have been given more insight into how the world of the game functions and the level of freedom that they will have within it. With the release of trailers, screenshots, and interviews with members of the development team, Starfield is becoming less and less mysterious. From explaining the complex inter-character interactions to Starfield's factions, every detail revealed so far seems to hint at a diverse and intricately crafted game world. One of the aspects that should help add depth to the gameplay is the player's choice of background – a decision that could have far-reaching consequences throughout Starfield.

How Starfield Companions Can Improve on Skyrim's Companions

One of the main features of the game that was discussed in more depth in a recent «Into The Starfield» episode were the potential character backgrounds. In addition to Starfield's extensive character creator mode that will even let players pick their pronouns, gamers will be able to choose a background for their space explorer that will affect how and where they start their game. Not