AlthoughStarfieldmay be trying to forge its own trail and spawn a new Bethesda franchise, it also does not seem afraid to crossover with what has come before. Thanks to the studio’s famous Creation Club,Starfieldplayers are being treated to a brand-new crossover adventure with the extremely popularDoomfranchise. While it may not have been a game-changer, a crossover like this should just be the start of what players get to see from this sci-fi RPG.
Over the years, Bethesda Softworks has built itself quite an impressive catalog of franchises, withthe likes ofFallout,The Elder Scrolls,Doom,Dishonored, and more recently, titles such asIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. There have been a plethora of unique experiences for players to delve into, and throughStarfield’s Creation Club, those adventures could be expanded into a whole new galaxy. There could be cosmetics, characters, and even quests inspired by these tales. If done well, these extra collaborations could help turnStarfieldinto a massive celebration of Bethesda’s history.
Starfield Could House Countless Crossover Adventures
Starfield x Doom is a Fantastic Start
Announced in early 2024,Starfieldplayers have finally gotten their hands ona brand-new piece ofDoomcrossover content. Titled At Hell’s Gate, this free creation gives them a new quest inspired by the iconic franchise. Along with that, players are also able to obtain weapons and cosmetics that feel ripped straight from the FPS. While it may not be the longest quest in the world, it’s hard not to notice its potential.
Doomis hardly the first crossover that the Creation Club has providedStarfield, but it feels different. Not only does it come asDoom: The Dark Ageslooms, but it has also got Bethesda’s official stamp of approval. Plus, it comes at no additional cost. Because of that, far more eyes are on it than ever before, and now that the company has shown its willingness to promote this type of content, it should go all in on the concept.
The Creation Club is the Perfect Outlet for More Bethesda Crossovers
There are so many different Bethesda franchises that could fit right into the world ofStarfieldif given the chance. AFallout-inspiredquest could take players on a brand-new Vault-Tec adventure,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimcould lend itself to a fantastical and magical piece of content,Dishonoredcould put a mysterious new spinon the sci-fi RPG, and thePreyfranchise is just waiting around to be tapped further. If the studio wanted to, it could even use this form of content as a way to marketThe Elder Scrolls 6or push players toFallout 76.
The content itself would likely have to be onthe scale of thisDoomcrossover, as these are community-created rather than official Bethesda creations. That means that they would probably just come in the form of a simple quest chain and a slew of tie-in cosmetics. If done well, though, these additions could still be some fun little pieces of side content. Plus, if Bethesda truly wanted to take it to the next level, then it could help expand said content even further with much larger tales. And if these team-ups continue to be free, players will likely flock to the game.
Starfieldfeels like the perfect place to delve into all kinds of crossover experiences thanks to its massive galaxy of planets. Not only could there be smaller quests, but the game could be home to much larger narratives that feel ripped straight from the worlds of other titles. Of course, the focus with post-launch stories should be on further expandingStarfield’s own lore, but alongside that could come so many more exciting tie-in adventures, bringing the worlds of Bethesda closer together than ever before.
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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.
