A Staggering Compendium of Starfield History
A Starfield superfan has devoted countless hours to compiling an extensive compendium chronicling the history of Bethesda's upcoming space game. This extraordinary collection spans over 1,000 pages and contains a staggering 86,000 words, offering a comprehensive exploration of Starfield's pre-release media. From the initial announcement five years ago to recent leaks and beyond, this compendium leaves no stone unturned.
The Unusual Happenings in the Starfield Community
Recently, the Starfield subreddit has seen some peculiar activities. Users have been constructing their own spaceships using paper-clipping style cutouts, while others have been diligently searching for spoons in gameplay trailers. These unconventional behaviors are not what one would typically expect from a Bethesda game community. However, a remarkable feat shared on the front page has left many speechless, myself included.
Redditor 'Aquarion' highlights a user named Gokamo, who has created a 1,000-page document titled 'An Attempted Complete Starfield Compendium, by Gokamo (god help me).' This post has been hailed as 'the most incredible thing I've ever seen in my life.'
A Deep Dive into Starfield's Development
While some may consider an entire novel's worth of information on an unreleased game to be excessive, Gokamo's compendium offers a truly impressive exploration of Starfield's development lore. It covers the game's reveal in 2018, as well as subsequent trailers, interviews, and more.
The compendium is organized into several 'arcs.' The first arc delves into the initial announcement five years ago, leaks, a ship customization survey, the first episodes of 'Into the Starfield,' a Reddit Q&A from 2021, and other related content. The remaining arcs provide a chronological archive of Starfield's extensive journey through the depths of development.
Within the compendium, readers will discover concept art, additional leaks, trailers, interviews, and direct coverage. It also delves into the game's skills and story aspects, offering a comprehensive resource for fans eagerly anticipating the game's release.
Inspiration Behind the Compendium
Gokamo, the mastermind behind the compendium, shares their inspiration for undertaking such a monumental task. They recount their experience with the Prima strategy guide for Oblivion, which captivated them with its immense amount of content and visuals. Oblivion was the first game that truly transported them to another world.
Gokamo, having played all of Bethesda's games since Morrowind, acknowledges a unique formula present in each title that makes them feel special. As a self-proclaimed massive space geek, the idea of a Bethesda game set in space seemed like an unrealistic dream. Reflecting on their anticipation for Fallout 4 and the inaccurate predictions they made in the pre-release phase, Gokamo wanted to document the community's sentiments throughout the entire journey leading up to Starfield's release.
This endeavor has been a year-long project for Gokamo, gradually adding more pages until they assembled this novel-sized archive. It serves as a remarkable testament to the profound impact that games can have on people's lives.
Looking Forward to Starfield's Release
As I peruse this meticulously compiled compendium, I can't help but feel a desire for Starfield's release. I hope that Gokamo, who dedicated so much time and effort to this project, can finally take a well-deserved break and embark on their own journey into the universe. For now, you can explore everything Gokamo has compiled here.
Alternatively, you can stay updated with the latest Starfield news here, or check out some of the best space games currently available to play.
