

However, none of the factions affect the player's standing with other rival factions, meaning the player can join all factions with no consequences. For example, Skyrim has many factions that the player can join, with each having their own quest line. The studio has been criticized for its underwhelming use of factions.

One of Skyrim's features that have carried over into many of Bethesda's mainline RPGs is the use of a faction system. She explains that playing the game feels like a Han Solo simulator, "Get in a ship, explore the universe, do fun stuff." Perhaps both devs are explaining the game in terms they know without giving too much away.įrom Howard's perspective, the comparison between Starfield and Skyrim may reveal more than he intends. Howard said of Starfield in an interview with The Washington Post that, "It's like Skyrim but in space." At the same time, Managing Director Ashley Cheng compares it to the likes of Star Wars. Patience is also wearing thin for fans of the Elder Scrolls franchise, wondering when Elder Scrolls 6 will come. Again, the game is still in its alpha phase, highlighting how much more work needs to go into its game before getting fans too excited. However, the clock is ticking, and the team behind Starfield may be waiting until next year to show off any gameplay. Because the teaser trailer was filmed in-engine, the studio may be preparing some closer look into the gameplay or at least more footage of the game's world. Questions about Starfield arise as the studio prepares for this year's convention, and fans are eager to get a closer look at gameplay. Like last year, QuakeCon will be holding fundraisers for multiple charities during its Quake competition and other segments. Expectations from years past point toward Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76 being the main topics of discussion. Fans are speculating on what games will be featured during the three-day convention, and are clamoring for updates and new information on Starfield. QuakeCon at Home, Bethesda's rebranded annual convention, is coming August 19 to 21 this year.
