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Starfield’s expansive world never ceases to amaze fans, and one curious player was stunned wehn they found out what happens when a ship lands on water. As is the case with most Bethesda games,Starfieldis synonymous with some really interesting bugs and features, but this one is by far one of the most hilarious of them all.
Starfielddoes give players an option to swim in the game, although it doesn’t hold much value. Players can only swim in areas where the water is deep enough, and the feature offers nothing beyond being a mere traversal mechanic. It is a common sentiment in the community that the game’s underwater exploration was an opportunity that was overlooked, considering that a comparable feature inFallout 4was widely acclaimed by the fan base. Still, players have discovered some clever ways to go underwater inStarfield, and that has led to an interesting discovery.
In a post on theStarfieldsubreddit, user HEARTSOFSPACE highlights what actually happens within a ship that lands on water. The funny video showcases the characters trying to swim within the confines of the ship itself. Adding to the humor is the peculiar sight of characters doing the swimming animation while remaining seated and completely stationary, creating an amusingly weird scene. WhileStarfiedplayers have been actively exploring planets with water bodiesto find something interesting, this is one of the least expected outcomes.
A Starfield Player’s Odd Underwater Discovery Leads to Entertainment
Redditors can’t seem to have enough of the entire display, with many bringing back Bethesda’s iconic “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature” saying. On the other hand, some were more focused on players swimming under the water, with responses clarifying that it is only possible on PC and can be done by typing “tcl” on theStarfieldconsole, which disables collision detection and allows players to go anywhere in the game. It is crucial to note that if players are underwater for too long, they will end up dying.
While some fans have reiterated that underwater exploration should have been a deeper part of the game, the fact that the developers allow it via console commands has led to theories that a future DLC could possibly take players to the ocean floors. One specific hope is that the developers might add something like the water planet fromInterstellarto the game, as the idea of witnessing giant tidal waves on a planet is interesting. Considering thatStarfieldalready has a number of easter eggs,featuring several references to the likes ofSkyrimandFallout 4, the possibility of anInterstellar-inspired DLC cannot be ruled out - though there is obviously nothing to suggest it will happen.Starfield’s first major expansion,Shattered Space, is due to release in 2024, and it will be interesting to see if it embraces underwater content.
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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.
