Starfield: Creation Kit

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 121 reviews
  • optimization
  • stability
  • gameplay
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The Creation Kit is a free downloadable editor that allows you to make Creations for Starfield and then share them with other players across Bethesda.net. It's the same tool that we use to create the game and we're putting the power to create new content in your hands - new quests, environments, characters, dialogue, weapons, and more.

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  • Windows
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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews
atmosphere1 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The Creation Kit offers a lot of freedom for modding, allowing users to create custom content and mods for Starfield.
  • Many users appreciate the improvements over previous Creation Kits, noting features like multiple render windows and a ship builder.
  • The community support for modding is strong, with many modders eager to share their knowledge and creations.
  • The Creation Kit has a steep learning curve and lacks sufficient documentation, making it difficult for newcomers to get started.
  • It requires a high-end PC with significant RAM, which limits accessibility for many potential users.
  • The tool is reported to be unstable and buggy, with frequent crashes and performance issues.
  • optimization4 mentions

    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 tweaks similar to those seen in titles like Skyrim and Fallout, indicating that the game feels unrefined, especially at launch.

    • “We definitely need some optimization tweaks, similar to what Skyrim and Fallout have.”
    • “The game could benefit from better optimization, especially at launch.”
    • “It feels like the game is not very optimized, particularly for a mod toolkit.”
    • “It definitely needs optimization; it 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.”
    • “Again, it just seems very unoptimized for a mod toolkit.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and numerous bugs, particularly with the creation kit. Many feel that the release continues the trend of instability typical of the franchise, leading to frustration and performance issues. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, with significant glitches affecting the user experience.

    • “Unstable, buggy piece of junk, as is tradition for CK releases.”
    • “As of 6/13/24, the Creation Kit is a buggy mess, having crashed multiple times during my attempts 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.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    Players express frustration with Bethesda's approach to gameplay, noting a decline in RPG mechanics and the removal of content in recent titles like Starfield. There is also a desire for the reintroduction of achievements for cosmetic mods, as they do not impact gameplay in the same way as weapon modifications.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly engaging, allowing for a deep and immersive experience.”
    • “I love how the RPG elements are integrated into the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “The combat system is fluid and responsive, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth that previous titles in the series had, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating to progress through the game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviews indicate a growing frustration with the monetization strategies in modern AAA games, particularly highlighting the prevalence of costly microtransactions that some users refer to as "macrotransactions." There is skepticism about future titles, such as Elder Scrolls VI, with concerns that even a well-received game 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.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has been enhanced with the recent addition of lip sync, and players can expect the emergence of quest mods in the near future, suggesting ongoing development and engagement with the narrative elements.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Users appreciate the ability to modify the atmosphere in the game, as demonstrated by a user successfully changing the atmosphere of Rana Vi-a from methane to oxygen, enhancing the gameplay experience on Vortex.

    • “I made my first mod last night, changing the atmosphere of Rana Vi-A from methane to oxygen, and it works nicely on Vortex.”
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