Hidden In Plain Sight: Fan Discovery After 300 Hours Could Have Huge Implications For Starfield's Story

may have a reputation for hiding some fun secrets right under the noses of even the most devoted players, but this latest discovery could be enough to completely flip the game's lore on its head. As players venture across the galaxy, they'll no doubt come into contact with the Settle Systems News Network, a station dedicated to bringing the people of the cosmos the most up-to-date information on the events happening on almost every planet. While it may seem like a good idea to offer them some stories here and there, players may want to rethink that choice.

Posted to Reddit by user Jonathan-Earl, the player notes that after spending 300 hours in they managed to stumble upon a galaxy-shattering discovery: The Settled Systems News Network's logo consists of a pattern that looks identical to the player's Starborn powers.

Whether or not this is just a coincidence remains unknown but the resemblance is undoubtedly uncanny; the various segments of the circle closely correlate to those present in the Starborn's power menu. The community was quick to run with the find, suggesting some fun ideas as to what it could mean.

The New Game Plus mechanic in Bethesda's Starfield unlocks new Starborn outfits on different playthroughs, each with different stats and style.

Given that makes it clear that those blessed with Starborn abilities are beings of immense power, some fans have taken to assume that the logo isn't a mere coincidence but a signal to other multiversal travelers. The most popular theory, posited by user MJBotte, is that the SSNN is operated by Starborns that control the flow of information across the galaxy, purposefully obfuscating any details on the artifacts needed to enter the Unity. It's no doubt a compelling idea that would have a major impact on 's lore and world-building.

The more practical suggestion, which was provided by AoiJitensha, is that the visual was merely an older map of 's systems that was created during early builds and subsequently replaced b