Why Starfield Probably Won't Feature Playable Alien Races

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There may have already been some big releases this year, with highly anticipated titles like Elden Ring finally making their way into the hands of players, but many gamers are still holding out for Bethesda's Starfield. The sci-fi RPG has ignited a lot of hype, especially considering its status as Bethesda's first original IP in two and a half decades. Starfield hasn't revealed many of its secrets since it was announced in 2018, and the developers have been remarkably tight-lipped regarding the details of its narrative. With the launch date inching closer, Bethesda has started to speak more and more about the upcoming Starfield, detailing its systems and settings just enough to pique player interest.

There has been a lot of time for players to speculate the ins and outs of Starfield since it was officially confirmed, from how space travel will work to what combat systems will be in place. However, one aspect that gamers have wondered about – a popular feature of many RPGs as well as most of Bethesda's previous titles – is character creation. Being able to create a character from scratch in a detailed system helps to imbue an RPG with the proper amount of personality, adding layers to the game that a standard characterization might not be able to achieve. While Starfield has confirmed some intricate elements with which players will be able to shape their characters, it doesn't look good for any gamers wanting to play as an alien.

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Bethesda has been clear that the emphasis of Starfield is exploration. Players will have the chance to uncover The Settled Systems – the area surrounding the Solar System extending outwards for fifty light-years – as a member of an