Starfield's weirdest universe: one full of player variants
One well-known fact is Starfield's vastness—1000 explored planets spread over 100 star systems. For those who have finished the primary campaign, the path does not stop there. Finding the Unity and crossing into another dimension, the campaign's last moments see the player become a Starborn. This sets off a New Game Plus-like experience whereby choices are reset and the narrative can be skipped totally or rerun. Although this cyclical story presents some surprising turns, it also presents a unique New Game Plus mechanism.
Traveling the Multiverse: Starfield's Original New Game Plus
Although many elements are still familiar in next runs, those who have played the campaign several times will find major changes in every universe. After traveling the Unity 22 times, Redditor Wisdom of the Star came upon a universe in which every character at the Constellation lodge was a variation on their custom character. This odd finding has piqued interest on the possible variances within Starfield's multiverse.
How can a universe full of player variants even function?
Wisdom of the Star posted pictures of these variations, but an xGarbett YouTube video offers a better grasp of this strange universe. This "Everyone Is You" universe stands out from the usual New Game Plus variants with its original dialogue. Usually main characters in the game, Sarah Morgan, Barrett, Sam Coe, and Andreja are absent. Rather, the lodge characters are named in line with their affiliations; the Constellation variant serves as the main point of contact. Through these character variants, other factions—including the Crimson Fleet, UC Vanguard, and even loners—are reflected.
The Universe of Everyone Is You: A Novel Approach to New Game Plus
This variant universe's major influence on Starfield's main narrative makes skipping through its events simple. Though uninformed of what happened to Constellation in this universe, the Constellation variant tells the player they have already gathered several Artifacts and have leads on many more. If wanted, this lets players rapidly collect all the Artifacts and advance to the next universe.
Starfield's ending: a novel and captivating new game plus mechanical
Although some would consider Starfield's ending as a straightforward reusing of assets, the presence of strange worlds like "Everyone Is You" gives the New Game Plus mechanism an interesting layer. Since players never know what the multiverse has in store, the randomized character of the Unity's destination guarantees an excitement and mystery.
Starfield: Close Examining the Game
The first original IP from Bethesda Game Studios in more than twenty years is Starfield. Set in 2310, the game centers on a precarious truce between the United Colonies and Freestar Collective based on a war that concluded twenty years earlier. Customizing their character as a member of Constellation, a space exploration team, players negotiate the Settled Systems and continuous strife between factions. With over 100 systems and 1000 planets, Starfield presents a huge universe for investigation. Players can create their own ships, search for materials, and start their own singular sci-fi exploits.
