Two years after its grand launch, Starfield continues to leave many players—myself included—feeling utterly indifferent. Despite sinking 150 hours into the game initially, my enthusiasm has dwindled to mere shadows of excitement. Sure, there are some interesting survival mechanics and a few charming mods, but they hardly change the game’s lack of compelling content.

The much-hyped expansion that followed in 2023 has done little to reignite my interest. From the bland addition of driving on limited planetary terrains to Bethesda’s controversial decision to charge for bits of faction quests, it hardly justifies the hefty 120+ GB install size on my already cluttered storage.

Reflecting on my time in Starfield, what stands out are those fleeting moments of joy when I marveled at the cosmic vistas. But just recently, due to my friend's need for space, I lost access to hundreds of gigabytes of gameplay footage. It hit me hard—did I really need to get rid of those memories?

It's ironic to think about Bethesda’s early comments trying to dismiss concerns about the game's lack of content. Ashley Cheng, a key player at Bethesda, once likened the emptiness of space to the early moon landings, claiming it wasn’t boring. But honestly, if I were to lose 500 GB of stunning visuals from my own lunar adventure, I would be devastated!

This situation reminds me of the high expectations surrounding Starfield, presented as a revolutionary RPG. Todd Howard pitched it as a journey full of discovery, but as time has passed, I feel more like an explorer lost in a soulless void. Initially, I wanted to defend the game’s vast emptiness, appreciating the beauty in stillness, something that resonates with renowned artists like John Cage.

Yet, the expansive universe of Starfield has not captured that essence of awe. Despite a few breathtaking moments interspersed throughout its worlds, not one felt significant enough for me to mourn the lost clips.

As I look back on my time with Starfield, it’s clear that this game has some serious soul-searching to do if it ever hopes to rekindle that spark of curiosity it once promised.