Starfield is now available on PC and Xbox consoles. Today, we bring you a guide on the Starfield Creation Kit. Learn everything about Starfield Creation Kit.
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What is the Starfield Creation Kit?
The Starfield Creation Kit is a powerful modding tool that will allow players to modify and create custom content for the game. It gives you access to Starfield’s assets like 3D models, textures, sounds, scripts, etc. to build the mods you want.
The Creation Kit uses Papyrus as the scripting language. Papyrus is easy to learn and allows you to create complex mods like new quests, NPCs, gameplay mechanics and more.
What Can You Mod in Starfield?
With the Creation Kit, you’ll be able to mod virtually every aspect of Starfield:
- Create new planets, spaceships, buildings, and other assets
- Build new quests, storylines, and missions
- Add new weapons, armors, items
- Modify game mechanics like AI, combat, etc.
- Change or overhaul graphics, sounds, and visual effects
- Build entirely new gameplay modes and campaigns
Anything you can imagine, you can mod into Starfield with Creation Kit.
Will Starfield Support DLC-Sized Mods?
Yes, Starfield will fully support large DLC-sized mods that can add 10-30 hours of new content. Some examples:
- New planetary systems with multiple explorable planets
- Faction campaigns with hours of new quests and stories
- Total overhaul mods that change the entire game
These expansive mods will let you extend Starfield’s content exponentially.
How User-Friendly Will the Creation Kit Be?
Bethesda has emphasized making modding as accessible as possible in Starfield. The Creation Kit will have comprehensive documentation and tutorials for new modders.
There will also be sample mod projects and assets that you can reference. As you get familiar with Creation Kit, you’ll be able to make complex mods fairly easily.
Bethesda also plans to release Creation Kit before Starfield’s launch so modders can get started right away.
What Kind of Mods Can We Expect?
Given Starfield’s sci-fi setting, we can expect to see some unique mod ideas like:
- Space colonies on uncharted planets
- Futuristic weapons and gadgets
- New alien races and encounters
- Mecha suits and robots
- Custom space ships
- Total conversions that make Starfield into a survival game or RTS
Modders will have the creative freedom to develop mods that are limited only by imagination.
Will Bethesda Curate and Spotlight Mods?
Bethesda has mentioned having a system where popular, high-quality mods get spotlighted similar to Skyrim. Curated mods that meet Bethesda’s guidelines could get promoted through Creation Club and Bethesda.net.
Top mods will likely be featured based on criteria like downloads, user ratings, uniqueness, and production quality. This will improve visibility for talented mod authors in the community.
The Future of Starfield Modding
With over 1,000 explorable planets, Starfield is shaping up to become a modder’s paradise. The vibrant mod scene will exponentially expand the game’s scope and longevity.
From small tweaks to total conversions, Creation Kit will empower players to build the space adventure they want.
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