Starfield's Latest Blunder Is Already Obvious In The New Update

Ever since it was released in September 2023, has had a bit of a rough time, having mixed reviews on Steam and a player count that leaves a lot to be desired. It was a hotly anticipated title before its eventual launch, and the hype for the title was strong, but it has fallen off quite substantially from its initial numbers. Still, Bethesda has continued to update and support the game with new content, although the new content is highlighting further issues with the game.

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New, free content is always appreciated for a game, and it seems to be a theme with games released in 2023. Larian Studios has continued to provide more content for its game, long after its release, but where the titles differ is the state of their launch. felt as though it was missing features in its post-launch build, and the glitch-filled, buggy nature of Bethesda titles did little to help endear players to the game and keep its player numbers at their initially impressive peak.

A Starfield player discovers the best part of the game's latest update, demonstrating how the Rev-8 can be used for a chaotic crime spree.

Ships have always been around in with players able to customize them and capture several to form a fleet of their own, but the planets visited can often be large and somewhat empty. To help with traversal on the ground, Bethesda has added the REV-8, a dune buggy that can be deployed on any planet. It traverses these planets with ease, and features jet boosters, turrets, and hydraulics to help it hop across rocky dunes.

The REV-8 is the first ever drivable vehicle in a Bethesda game.

In general, the REV-8 helps alleviate the boredom of land traversal and feels like it should have been in the game from the start. There lies the issue, since land traversal is inherently boring with so many unremarkable planets devoid of life, and the REV-8 doesn't necessarily fix this issue, it just lessens it. It is a feature that really should