Starfield

Starfield, the highly anticipated new open world space RPG from Bethesda, has generated a lot of buzz around how players will experience the game. Though Starfield is not confirmed to have official VR or AR support, there is speculation within the Starfield Wiki community about how immersive these technologies could make the game.

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) offer two distinct ways players could explore the vast reaches of space and over 1,000 explorable planets in Starfield. VR would fully immerse players in a simulated version of the Starfield universe. Every planet visited, spaceship piloted, and firefight engaged in would be experienced as if the player was truly there in virtual reality. This could greatly enhance the realism and role-playing potential of Starfield, making players feel like they are actual space explorers.

On the other hand, AR could allow players to experience Starfield by overlaying visuals and information onto the real world. For example, an AR app could use a phone's camera to project different Starfield ships and characters into the player's surroundings. Players could walk around and observe 3D models of in-game content integrated into their real environment. AR could also display data like quest logs, maps, and equipment stats on demand as the player explores the world around them.

While VR aims to fully replicate the Starfield universe, AR augmentations complement and enhance the real world that players already inhabit. Both technologies could allow for greater immersion and unique experiences not possible playing Starfield on a TV or monitor. Diehard fans on the Starfield Wiki speculate on the pros and cons of each approach.

The potential for community-made VR and AR mods is also being discussed, given Bethesda's traditionally strong mod support in games like Skyrim. Some ambitious modders believe they could create interactive VR spaceships and detailed AR character models to unofficially bring Starfield into new realities. Whether Bethesda has any official VR/AR plans for Starfield remains to be seen, but the community excitement highlights the potential of immersive technologies to take RPG experiences to incredible new heights.