Summary
Some fans think thatStarfieldshould take some inspiration from theFalloutseries by introducing floating robots and drones to the game. With the game being set in the year 2330, these fans think thatStarfield’s futuristic themewould have no issue introducing artificial constructs such as these. Considering that the game is very tech-based, it could add more depth to robot-related gameplay and change up a few mechanics to makeStarfield’s hypothetical drones even more interesting.
Developer Bethesda is no stranger to robots, as theFalloutseries offers characters such as Mr. Handy alongside multiple synths and androids. WhileStarfielddoes have similar characters, the game lacks the ability to have custom robotic companions, as characters like Vasco are proper NPCs that lack customization. Plus, surprisingly, many of the game’s robotic figures do not float or hover.
Reddit user ShriyanshPandey opened this discussion to the positive response of many fans. With Bethesda’s vast experience in adding floating robots to theFalloutseries, gamers are requesting at least the introduction of drones. As beloved as theStarfieldcompanion Vascois, many fans fill that he is limited in nature and not quite what they had in mind. Players in the comment section shared they missed the visual of a no-legged robot companion, while a few mentioned howFallout 4’s companion commands were very much missed. Many even argued that an on-call drone would be helpful, especially since some companions turn out to be obstacles at times, as this way it would only appear when summoned.
While the user did not specifically state what capacity they wanted to see drones be introduced toStarfield,Fallout 4’s Automatron DLCwould be a good example to pull from. It introduced more varieties to Mr. Handy, Sentry bots, and Eyebots, with some deep customization via a new robot workbench letting players customize their machine allies. The DLC even allowed colonies to be inhabited by robots, which helped the player with trade routes. If Bethesda could implement mechanics as deep as these in a drone update, it could bring another layer toStarfield.
If it wanted to embrace this fan suggestioned, then Bethesda would not have to look too deep in terms of lore to justify it, asStarfield’s Ryujin Industries- which the game says has a heavy hold on the drone industry - could supply them.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
