Starfield's original plan for gore & dismemberment was scrapped due to technical complexities. Bethesda didn't reduce violence in Starfield intentionally; space suits caused the changes. Bethesda ...

as opposed to Starfield. The old-school science fiction approach played a big role in the game’s art direction, and a bunch of over-the-top decapitations or head explosions just wouldn’t have fit.

Starfield continues to look to expand its horizons more than a year after release. Bethesda's latest sprawling sci-fi RPG adventure has seen its share of ups and downs since launching in 2023 ...