Starfield: Creation Kit

About

"Starfield: Creation Kit" is a free downloadable editor that allows players to create and share new content for the game, such as quests, environments, characters, dialogue, weapons, and more. It utilizes the same tools that the developers used to create the game, providing a powerful platform for players to unleash their creativity. This immersive game experience empowers the community to contribute to the game's ever-expanding universe.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

optimization3 negative mentions

The Creation Kit offers a lot of freedom for modding, allowing users to create custom content and mods, which can enhance the overall experience of Starfield.
Many users appreciate the improvements over previous Creation Kits, noting features like multiple render windows and a ship builder that works well with controllers.
Despite its steep learning curve, users find the process of creating mods enjoyable and rewarding, with a supportive community available for assistance.

The Creation Kit suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and long loading times, making it frustrating to use.
There is a notable lack of documentation and tutorials, which makes it difficult for newcomers to navigate the tool effectively.
Many features are locked or limited, leading to disappointment among users who expected a more open and flexible modding experience.

optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
The game has been widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting long loading times and performance issues even on capable hardware. Many players are calling for optimization improvements similar to those seen in titles like Skyrim and Fallout, especially given its role as a mod toolkit. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unoptimized, particularly at launch.
- “Again, it just seems very unoptimized for a mod toolkit.”
- “It definitely needs optimization... takes ages to load everything, and my PC doesn't run on a Pentium.”
- “We sort of need some optimization tweaks like Skyrim and Fallout have.”
- “Probably why the game isn't very optimized, at least at launch.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users describing it as a "buggy mess" that frequently crashes and is plagued by glitches. Many express frustration over the lack of transparency regarding issues and the overall performance, which reportedly causes significant strain on their systems.
- “As of 6/13/24, the creation kit is a buggy mess, with it having fully crashed multiple times in my attempt to utilize the tool.”
- “They kept us in the dark, surprise dropped it in some patch notes, and it's a buggy mess that makes my computer cry because it's always rendering a scene.”
- “Unstable buggy piece of junk, as is tradition for CK releases.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players express frustration with the gameplay in Bethesda's recent titles, noting a decline in RPG mechanics and the removal of content, particularly in "Starfield." There is a specific request for the re-enabling of achievements for cosmetic mods, as these do not impact gameplay in the same way as weapon modifications. Overall, the sentiment reflects disappointment in the evolving gameplay experience.
- “At first, it simply started with their RPG mechanics in games being stripped out with each Elder Scrolls game, and now we've reached a point where we even have stripped out content with a game like Starfield.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate a growing frustration with the monetization strategies in modern AAA games, particularly highlighting the prevalence of costly microtransactions that some feel should be termed macrotransactions. There is skepticism about future titles, such as Elder Scrolls VI, with concerns that even a strong launch could be undermined by aggressive monetization tactics like paid mods.
- “In the modern AAA gaming scene, we see games plagued with microtransactions so expensive they should now be classified as macrotransactions.”
- “I firmly believe Elder Scrolls VI is going to be mid at best, and even if it is a fantastic game at launch, you can be sure Bethesda will once again sour it with whatever paid mod or other monetization strategy they cook up next.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been enhanced with the recent addition of lip sync, which improves character interactions, and players can expect the emergence of quest mods that will further enrich the narrative experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the ability to modify the atmosphere in the game, specifically noting a successful mod that changes the atmosphere of Rana Vi-a from methane to oxygen, enhancing the gameplay experience.