Despite garnering an impressive number of sales for a new IP, Bethesda’sStarfieldfound itself launching to much critical acclaim. With an ambitious take on an open-world space RPG,Starfieldunfortunately failed to meet the expectations its previous trailers and teasers had established. Setting up hopes for unique space travel and planets, the game instead leans intoprocedural generation and empty lands.
While still delivering a solid gaming experience and a dominant number of sales,there’s still a lot that can be learned fromStarfield’s launch. Especially with the upcoming release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6down the line, all eyes are back on Bethesda for what’s to come. But one detail in particular could be a giant turning point for the potential ofThe Elder Scrolls 6upon launch.
Starfield Made One Critical Launch Failure
Players Were Disappointed By One Big Missing Feature
WhileStarfieldlaunched with a number of missing details,one of the most impactful and perhaps most overlooked elements was its lack of mod support. As players hoped to fix many of the game’s bugs and add their own content into the title, the game unfortunately did not give players the opportunity. Instead, Bethesda took a number of months to allow the much desired ability for mod support
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Asmods have now become an essential addition to theStarfieldexperience, gems like MO2 that fix most player issues and PEAK AI that enhances the enemy AI experience are integral. Losing some ofStarfield’s playerbase with those awaiting mod support before purchasing,it’s clear this oversight is one that had a large impact. With plenty of missed potential on launch, it’s unclear how muchStarfieldcould have shone if it allowed mod support from the get-go.
What Bethesda Need To Learn For The Elder Scrolls 6
Why Mod Support On Launch Is Integral
As mod support could’ve made a big impact onStarfield’s launch,it would be unfortunate if Bethesda didn’t learn to ensure the success ofThe Elder Scrolls 6.With plenty ofmods forSkyrimthat add large-scale contentchanges, such as Shumer and the Priest Kings with over 200 new locations and 180 quests, it’s clear that players are dedicated to contributing impactful new changes to their favourite games.The Elder Scrolls 6should be no exception either, as a highly anticipated new entry in the series that players will surely be eager to mod from the beginning.
With so muchpotential fromThe Elder Scrolls 6,it would be a shame if Bethesda didn’t give players full access to these features. Whether it be just for bug fixes or larger content that players want to immediately begin working on, the game’s success seems in many ways tied to Bethesda making this change. All in all, it’s clear that throughStarfield’s lack of mod support,The Elder Scrolls 6has a big lesson to be learned in implementing it from launch, giving players the potential to enhance the gaming experience as they please.
