With the release of Starfield, Bethesda has given players its first brand-new IP in 25 years. While the studio has churned out numerous The Elder Scrolls and Fallout adventures, Starfield was something new and unique, the likes of which fans of the studio had seen before. Not only did it take the studio’s tried-and-true RPG framework to space, but it also did it without building off of the stories that had come before. However, some players may actually want a bit more connection.
One determined Starfield player actually spent the time bringing Starfield closer to the Fallout franchise by building the infamous Prydwen in-game. Although both titles are disconnected, this creation has shown some fans the sheer potential for a full-on crossover. Starfield on a whole seems to be the perfect place for experiences like this, and Bethesda may want to consider leading the charge with its very own Fallout-themed DLC sooner rather than later.
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Starfield and Fallout Should Really Consider Crossing Over
Players Would Love Exploring Starfield with Fallout Cosmetics
While Bethesda may have considered making Starfield and Fallout a part of the same universe at first, the studio quickly deviated from that in favor of exploring a whole new version of our universe. However, that lack of connection does not mean that a crossover DLC should be out of the question. The two games would hardly be the first major crossover between completely disconnected IPs, and it would likely not be the last.
This Fallout-themed DLC could simply come in the form of unique cosmetics for Starfield. Players could don Vault Dweller suits, fly around in an official Prydwen, and deck out their ships with all sorts of different cosmetic items. Players could be given so many different items to mess around with, from Nuka Cola bottles and Vault-Boy bobbleheads to old computers and Deathclaw horns.
Bethesda could also take it to the next level by actually adding a series of Fallout-themed quests to the game. These could simply be short, loosely connected side quests that reward cosmetics, a larger narrative filled with Fallout Easter eggs, or something that hints at a connection between the two franchises after all. And if players love it, then Fallout 5 could do the same thing for Starfield.
A Crossover Would be the Perfect Way to Capitalize on the Fallout Craze
Not only would a Fallout-themed DLC such as this be a fun way for Starfield players to engage with another one of Bethesda’s IPs, but it would also come at a fantastic time. Thanks to Amazon Prime’s Fallout show, the franchise seems to be in the public eye once more. It will be a while before Fallout 5 launches, but letting players experience this franchise through other titles would be a great way to capitalize on that. Plus, it may even get some fans of the TV show to check out Starfield in the process.
There is a ton of potential for a Fallout crossover with Starfield, so hopefully Bethesda is considering doing one. Of course, the studio is mostly focused on The Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield‘s post-launch DLC. So, it all depends on if it can squeeze something like that into its busy schedule. But, if it can, then it really should. Even if it comes in the form of simply a bobblehead or two, players would likely love it.
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