Not Fallout 4, Starfield’s Jail System Is Directly Copied from Another Iconic Bethesda Game

Not Fallout 4, Starfield's Jail System Is Directly Copied from Another Iconic Bethesda Game
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Amidst the expansive realm of gaming innovation, a celestial surprise awaits gamers as Starfield releases later this year. The much-anticipated masterpiece from Bethesda Game Studios is all set to unveil a game mechanic that’s expected to reshape the cosmic gaming experience. Gamers and critics better prepare themselves to have their universe rocked, once they dive into the enigmatic world of Starfield‘s eagerly anticipated jail system. There’s an unexpected twist in the game that’s inspired by a certain medieval game, bringing its jail system to the upcoming masterpiece.

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The realm of gaming always brings immersive experiences to gamers and most gaming studios constantly seek innovative mechanics to captivate players and elevate their gaming adventures. Bethesda Game Studios are renowned for their groundbreaking open-world RPGs, being constantly at the forefront of such advancements. Their upcoming game, Starfield, also promises to introduce a jail system inspired by the iconic mechanics from one of their acclaimed titles – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The system is not without options either, as players will have lucrative choices.

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Starfield’s Jail System Explained Inspired by Skyrim

Starfield
Starfield

The jail system in Skyrim was popular for its realistic approach and its integration with open-world gameplay. Skyrim gamers used to get caught for various transgressions from theft and assault to murder. Once imprisoned, however, players had the option to either serve out their time, escape or pay a small fine to regain their freedom. This system resonated with gamers due to its immersion, reinforcing the realistic idea that actions have consequences in the virtual world as well.

Starfield will bring a similar system along with all the options, giving players the freedom to choose how they’d wish to proceed. More details regarding Starfield‘s legal system remain undisclosed until final release. The confirmation of a system present in the game, however, implies that gamers won’t solely depend on Starfield modifications to confront the consequences of their transgressions.

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Potential Influence of Skyrim’s Jail System in Starfield

Skyrim Jail
Skyrim Jail

Skyrim‘s jail system affected certain players’ morale with some gamers also losing progress in some skills. It’s not certain if this aspect will make its way to Starfield as of now. A game set around the themes of crime and punishment in an interstellar universe is bound to test player patience and wit. Each settlement the gamers visit within the game is expected to have its own set of laws and order, which could mean more or less jail time depending on the division gamers visit.

Elevating your persuasion skill is poised to wield significant influence as well, in Starfield, when it comes to bribing the apprehending officers. If gamers intend to involve indulging in a spree of unlawful activities, it’s advisable to invest in enhancing the required skills.

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A New Avenue of Lawbreaking Teased

A Screen grab from Starfield
A Screen grab from Starfield

Alongside the expected transgressions in the game, a novel infraction that was absent in preceding games was also teased by Will Shen (Lead Quest Designer) and Emil Pagliarulo (Lead Game Designer) – smuggling contraband items. By integrating specialized modules into their spacecraft, gamers can clandestinely transport illicit goods across various planets.

This potential enterprise might prove highly lucrative within the game’s context; however, a word of caution, as getting caught with too much contraband could have serious consequences in terms of penalties. Furthermore, Will and Emil also hinted at the prospect of engaging in a series of dedicated quests centered around the themes of criminality and retribution.

Through the lens of the jail system, it becomes evident that Bethesda’s dedication to crafting immersive worlds and meaningful player choices remains as strong as ever. Starfield releases in the US on the 6th of September this year. It’s not too long now when gamers will finally get to experience the game and have all their curiosities answered.

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Source: GameRant

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Ayoub Hassan Adur worked in the Translation Industry for more than a decade before turning to Content Writing. Ayoub loves Gaming and has also written news stories in the gaming industry for two other websites before joining FandomWire Gaming. Manchester United fan since the '90s.