As players gear up to embark on an intergalactic adventure in Starfield, they wonder what the fate of our beloved Earth is within the game.
This open-world RPG set in space contains over 1000 planets, with our home presumably being one of them. Based on the information we currently have, it suggests that humans have immigrated from Earth in search of better homes.
At first glance, it would appear that the future of Earth in Starfield is bleak, as recent images captured from the Starfield Direct don’t provide much hope for our green and blue planet.
What Happened to Earth in Starfield?
The state of Earth in Starfield remains uncertain, and it is unclear what exactly transpired on the planet, according to the available information from Bethesda.
However, based on our knowledge, Earth appears to have become uninhabitable.
During an interview on Bethesda’s YouTube channel, in the Constellation Questions series, Lead Quest Designer Will Shen revealed that humanity no longer inhabits Earth.
This implies that the planet’s atmosphere or landscape has rendered it unwelcoming for human survival.
You will go to Mars and there is actually a settlement, one of the early settlements humanity created after they left Earth.
Will Shen – Lead Quest Designer for Starfield
Furthermore, in Starfield Direct, a Reddit user observed our planet and noticed that the typical green and blue hues associated with Earth were absent.
As a result, players have engaged in speculation regarding the possible causes behind this change. Various theories have emerged, ranging from a nuclear war and environmental catastrophe to an extraterrestrial invasion.
Additionally, the developing team refer to Sol, the game’s name for the Milky Way Solar System as our “Old Neighborhood”, further suggesting the human race no longer lives here.
However, we will have to wait for the game’s release on September 6, 2023, to fully learn what took place.
Can You Visit Earth in Starfield?
There is no definite answer on if Earth is visitable in Starfield, but seeing as you can journey to its Solar System, it is plausible that you may have the chance to set foot on the planet. Although, this is only speculation.
In the Constellation Questions interview, Shen talks about the quest to uncover the events that occurred on the planet. However, he doesn’t explicitly confirm the visitation of Earth but emphasizes the ability to learn about its past.
Yeah, actually very early on in the main quest we take you to our solar system. Which, in our lore is called the “Old Neighborhood”.
And you’ll be sent there on a mission from Constellation to discover the mysteries of the artifacts and you’ll get in contact with the question of: “what happened to Earth?”
Will Shen – Lead Quest Designer for Starfield
During the same interview, Shen also discusses including Procedurally Generated Quests in the game, emphasizing that these quests can occur on any planet at any time.
This suggests that Earth may be included as one of the potential locations for such quests. However, it is important to note that this speculation is not confirmed by the developers.
