Starfield Won't Have Drivable Land Vehicles at Launch to Preserve Exploration, Says Todd Howard

Todd Howard explained why there are no drivable land vehicles in Starfield at launch.
Vehicles would "change the gameplay" in a way that devs didn't want by altering planetary exploration.
Players can still use spaceships and jetpacks for transportation. Jetpacks can be upgraded.
Howard didn't rule out adding land vehicles in the future.
Fans speculate vehicles could still come later as DLC or updates.

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9/5/2023

Starfield: Xbox Game Pass, Release Date and Everything Else You Should Know

Starfield, the highly anticipated space RPG from Bethesda Game Studios, is finally available on PC and Xbox Series consoles, offering players a vast and immersive space adventure with numerous activities and the potential to become a Game of the Year contender in 2023.

9/7/2023

Bethesda Explains Starfield's Complete Lack Of Ground Vehicles

Starfield, the latest open-world RPG from Bethesda, does not include ground-based vehicles for planet exploration in order to create a more immersive and intentional experience, according to game director Todd Howard. Players have access to jetpacks to navigate planets at a quicker pace.

9/7/2023

Starfield Director Explains Lack of Ground Vehicles, Optimized for New Generation Consoles and PCs

Bethesda's Starfield director, Todd Howard, explained in an interview that the decision to exclude ground vehicles from the game was intentional in order to maintain a specific gameplay experience and to allow developers to design the game accordingly, while also noting that the game provides players with a ship and a jetpack as alternative vehicles.

9/8/2023

Guide to Top Ships and Base Building in Stellar Warfare

### Summary Starfield players can either purchase or earn pre-built ships in the game, such as the Renegade III or Shieldbreaker, which offer upgrades over the default ship, The Frontier.

9/8/2023

Starfield mod brings Thomas the Tank Engine to Bethesda's sci-fi RPG

Starfield has become complete with the addition of a gigantic, rocket-powered Thomas the Tank Engine ship design, bringing a new level of excitement and adventure to the game.

9/13/2023

Starfield Roadmap: DLSS, FOV Slider, Ultrawide Support Coming in Future Updates Alongside Hotfixes and Mod Support

Bethesda has confirmed that it will be adding several "community requested" features to Starfield, including Nvidia DLSS support, an FOV slider, and more, in updates that will be released at regular intervals.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 8:17:26 AM

Starfield Won't Have Drivable Land Vehicles at Launch to Preserve Exploration, Says Todd Howard

Todd Howard explained why there are no drivable land vehicles in Starfield at launch.
Vehicles would "change the gameplay" in a way that devs didn't want by altering planetary exploration.
Players can still use spaceships and jetpacks for transportation. Jetpacks can be upgraded.
Howard didn't rule out adding land vehicles in the future.
Fans speculate vehicles could still come later as DLC or updates.

trueachievements.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Starfield: Xbox Game Pass, Release Date and Everything Else You Should Know

9/7/2023

Bethesda Explains Starfield's Complete Lack Of Ground Vehicles

9/7/2023

Starfield Director Explains Lack of Ground Vehicles, Optimized for New Generation Consoles and PCs

9/8/2023

Guide to Top Ships and Base Building in Stellar Warfare

### Summary Starfield players can either purchase or earn pre-built ships in the game, such as the Renegade III or Shieldbreaker, which offer upgrades over the default ship, The Frontier.

9/8/2023

Starfield mod brings Thomas the Tank Engine to Bethesda's sci-fi RPG

Starfield has become complete with the addition of a gigantic, rocket-powered Thomas the Tank Engine ship design, bringing a new level of excitement and adventure to the game.

9/13/2023

Starfield Roadmap: DLSS, FOV Slider, Ultrawide Support Coming in Future Updates Alongside Hotfixes and Mod Support