Starfield, Bethesda’s new RPG, has captivated players with its vast galaxy and endless exploration possibilities. Since its launch, gamers have been pushing the limits of the game, uncovering interesting discoveries that confirm rumors about its development. One YouTuber’s daring quest to reach Starfield’s Sun, considered impossible to reach, has raised even more questions.
Alanah Pearce, a prominent figure in the Starfield community, has been at the forefront of pushing the game’s boundaries. She has already delved into what happens when you fly directly into a planet without using the starmap, revealing that planets are rendered as images during flight sections. This discovery sparked theories about the game’s development, suggesting that the planets are purely aesthetic and not meant to be directly traveled to.
Undeterred by this revelation, Pearce decided to take on an even greater challenge: traveling to the Sun. Without the grav drive, it was estimated to take around nine years to reach. However, with the help of a mod that allowed her home ship to fly at incredible speeds, she managed to reach the Sun in just over an hour.
What she found was astonishing. Despite being a celestial body that players were never expected to witness up close, the Sun displayed an unexpected level of detail, including animated solar flares on its surface. The Sun, like the planets, is a single-sided image that the ship can pass through, but it stands out due to its intricate animations.
Pearce speculated that Bethesda originally intended for players to burn up if they got too close to the Sun, which would explain the low-resolution textures and detailed effects. This led her to further ponder Starfield’s development, suggesting that the game was initially designed for players to fly between planets. This theory aligns with the inclusion of these hard-to-reach details, which could have been omitted if they were not part of the game’s original plans.
In her concluding remarks, Pearce announced her intention to attempt traveling between systems in an upcoming video. This endeavor may force Bethesda to reveal new information about Starfield’s development process and early plans.
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| Time | Score |
|---|---|
| 7 hours | Planet rendered as images during flight sections |
| Over an hour | Surprisingly detailed Sun with animated solar flares |
| 9 years | Estimated time to reach the Sun without grav drive |
| Upcoming | Attempt to travel between systems |
Source: DOTESPORTS
