Starfield: Journey of Discovery on the Post-Apocalyptic Earth - What Awaits You on the Abandoned Blue Planet

03 September 2023 / by Tom Schwiha
Starfield: Journey of Discovery on the Post-Apocalyptic Earth - What Awaits You on the Abandoned Blue Planet

The New Earth in Starfield

In Starfield, the action takes place in the distant future and Earth looks drastically different from how we know it today. It is completely devoid of any signs of past life, with only sand and rocks as remnants. In space, there are the wrecks of large spaceships.

Earth is one of an estimated 1,000 planets in Starfield that you can visit with your reliable Starfield ship. However, in Bethesda's space role-playing game, everything looks drastically different. With a populated universe, including Mars and beyond, and Earth in ruins, there are many interesting stories to discover.

History of the Apocalyptic Earth

In Starfield, it was discovered in 2150 that the Earth's magnetic field would collapse within the next 50 years, causing the atmosphere to fail and eliminating all life on the planet. As a result, Earth was abandoned and humanity moved to other planets.

The Abandoned Landscape of Earth

In Starfield, Earth is a rocky planet, devoid of all animals and plants. After the destruction, only sand, rocks, and a harsh environment remain due to solar radiation.

How to Reach Earth

To reach Earth in Starfield, you need to:

  1. Find the Sol system on the star map
  2. Travel to the Sol system
  3. Open the star map and locate Earth
  4. Set a landing destination somewhere on Earth
  5. Travel to your landing destination

Luna - The Earth's Moon in Starfield

Yes, you can visit the moon of Earth in Starfield, known as Luna. On Luna, you will find several points of interest such as mining operations as well as abundant resources.

For all the space explorers out there: The post-apocalyptic world of Starfield offers you unique experiences and discoveries. So buckle up and start your adventure now!
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