If you happen to’re on the lookout for methods to develop Starfield’s replayability, a brand new “DLC-sized” mod is now accessible, permitting gamers to construct their very own colony, create mechs, and extra.
Over on Nexus Mods yesterday, modder TankGirl444 uploaded their newest undertaking, TGs Galactic Colonies Expanse. The creator describes it as a “new DLC-sized mod” for Bethesda’s 2023 house motion RPG. The outline touts that those that obtain will probably be in a position to “land on any world and construct [their] personal empire!”
TankGirl444 explains that the mod took them a month to craft and that it expands on their earlier mods that had been geared toward enhancing and increasing participant house and constructing in Starfield. More importantly, it drastically expands the Outpost mechanic, permitting gamers a extra streamlined option to mine supplies with out having to create completely different outposts.
The mod’s description additionally explains that it contains “absolutely constructed buildings which can be prefabricated and buildable.” This contains biodomes, which permit gamers to plant a small piece of inexperienced on desolate and barren wasteland planets.
Apparently, this mod introduces a farming system the place gamers can farm, craft, and promote fruits and veggies. It even means that you can have your personal livestock. Alongside an expansive farming system, the mod incorporates a new workbench referred to as the colony meals printer, which provides new meals gadgets and recipes.
But, the factor I discovered most intriguing is how this new mod brings useful mechs into Starfield, as seen within the picture beneath. Those that performed Starfield or are conversant in the occasions earlier than the sport, primarily The Colony Battle, will know that mechs have a spot in Starfield lore.
Forward of the sport’s launch, Bethesda revealed that mechs had been within the sport, however you can not use them as they had been banned after the conclusion of the Colony Battle. This mod brings again the mechs, letting you craft and use them as a protection on your outposts. It additionally reveals new turrets and weapons you may craft to defend your digital property.
Starfield has been out for roughly six months now, and alongside TGs Galactic Colonies Expanse, there are a slew of different quality-of-life mods that assist improve the gameplay expertise. Amongst them are one which improves the irritating stock UI, one other that gives a map of New Atlantis so you do not get misplaced whereas exploring the large metropolis, and one other that allows you to seamlessly journey by way of house.
Whereas there are a lot of modders including quality-of-life enhancements to Starfield, Bethesda Sport Studios can be introducing some modifications through patches. The newest replace, Starfield Replace 1.10.31, removes an annoying penalty gamers can obtain when taking part in the lockpicking minigame.
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