One of the most requested features forStarfieldmay finally be on its way in the future, after a fan dug through the files in the game’s latest update and found some interesting evidence. Developer Bethesda previously promised the studio wasfar from finished with the game, and new rumors about potential reveals at Gamescom later this month and into 2026 have putStarfieldback on a lot of fans' galactic radars.
In a Reddit post byZealousideal-Buyer-7, the user credits xtcrefugee for combing through the game’s files and finding code thatsuggests interplanetary space travel may be coming to the game. This does not appear to include seamless space-to-surface travel and seems to only apply to planets within the same galaxy system.
Starfield Sleuths May Have Cracked The Code
The Game May Be Gearing Up For A Massive Overhaul
Thebiggest complaints aboutStarfieldwere its reliance on menu-based traversal, fast-traveling, and ageneral lack of meaningful or exciting exploration, especially for a game with so many unique planets. Ultimately, though, a lot of fans were left disappointed with the classic Bethesda-isms of the title. That may be about to change.
It’s been rumored thatStarfieldwillcome to the PlayStation 5in 2026, and with that, the rumored second expansion may release around the same time as that new version. If this new code crack holds any weight, the next expansion and updates forStarfieldmayattempt to overhaul large chunks of the game.
Starfield Desperately Needs New Content
Two Years Later, And Just One Expansion
Two years in,Starfieldis, essentially,on life support. The game has only had one major expansion,Shattered Space, and it was a disappointment to many fans. The game’s drip-feed of content may have finally caught up to it, as many fans see the lack of content asStarfield’s biggest problem.
Modders have begun to shy away from the game, too, though the popularForgotten Frontiersexpansion modrecently got a sequel. With a second expansion, PS5 release, and a potential space-travel overhaul all being rumored,Starfieldmay be walking down a path to redemption, but it may take a long time for the game to realize its full potential.
