If you rush through the main story of Starfield, you’ll miss out on a large part of what you’ve worked hard for throughout the gameplay.
On September 6th, the official release of Starfield takes place, but some players have already explored space – either as one of the first testers with early access or through the early access of the premium edition.
Especially the early testers have already gained a significant impression of the game and even completed the main story. Some of them are now giving tips for your gameplay to ensure you have the best possible experience.
One of the most important tips is: Take your time when playing through the main story.
Here you can find all the information about the release of Starfield on September 6th and here’s a trailer:
The end of the story also means loss of progress
Why shouldn’t you rush through the main story? As gaming journalist Paul Tassi explains in a post on Forbes, you shouldn’t rush through the main story of Starfield, as ending the main story also means deciding to start a new game (New Game+/ NG+).
With the start of an NG+, you will lose a large part of your progress. While your levels, skill points, and skills remain, your purchased and especially self-built ships, as well as your bases and credits, will be gone.
Additionally, the start of the NG+ resets your progress from side quests. So if you have been engaged in a long faction quest for days, you should finish it before completing the main story.
Furthermore, you will need to reacquire weapons, armors and resources, as well as explore the planets again. Already completed quests will have to be tackled once more.
Are there more reasons to take your time with the main story? Yes, generally you’ll miss out on really good quests if you just rush through the main story while completely ignoring side events. This is especially frustrating if you don’t want to play Bethesda’s sci-fi epic a second or third time.
Furthermore, according to Tassi, it’s not how Bethesda RPGs are meant to be played. He argues that you would have a worse gaming experience if you try to finish the main story as quickly as possible than if you thoroughly explore the universe and search for secrets.
Among the things you can discover in Starfield are various companions:
