Summary
Starfieldplayers looking to celebrate Pride Month are in luck because if Bethesda doesn’t do anything official to commemorate the month, the community has just the solution. Given the open-ended nature ofStarfield,the RPG makes it clear that players are welcome to assume the role of anyone they’d likewhich is fitting given the game’s generally optimistic view of the future. It even goes so far as to allow users to select their own pronouns, a small but important touch to help everyone feel included.
Posted to Nexus Mods by creatorElianora,the “Pride Photo Mode Frames” mod includes exactly what the title states by adding in 25 new frames all themed around Pride and representation. These new frames can also be used to transform the game’s faction frames, while many of the original frames have been tweaked to be “more Pridey” without overwriting any of the existing files. The mod also packs in some new banners and designs to ensure that those Starborn looking to champion Pride and inclusivity in every universe can do so with as many variations as possible.
One Of Starfield’s Companions Just Became More Powerful Than Ever
One of Starfield’s companions can now wield the powers of a Starborn thanks to a new mod, adding a new gameplay mechanic.
How Does Starfield Handle Gender And Sex?
Bethesda Wants To Make Sure All Players Feel Accepted
Much like every other modern Bethesda RPG,Starfieldallows players to create their own adventure however they see fit. To do this,the developer doesn’t gate content behind the protagonists gender identity or sexual orientation, ensuring that every part of the game isaccessible no matter who’s playing. One of the most recent methods of facilitating this level of freedom is allowing users to select their pronouns, ensuring that no matter what sex they end up choosing during character creation, their gender will always be respected by the game’s characters.
These effort extend intoStarfield’s romance options asevery dateable NPC can be wooed by both male and female characters. While there may only be four NPCs who can be romanced (Sarah, Barrett, Sam, and Andreja), players can pursue a relationship with any of them without hinderance. It’s a simple feature but one that at least ensures users are comfortable and not shunned for whatever path they pursue.
Given that Microsoft is hosting a major Xbox Showcase on June 9,it could be possible that Bethesda marks the occassion by simultanously celebrating Pride Month. It’s not difficult to imagine the studio adding in some official photo mode assets or entire items dedicated to the month but whether or not that happens remains to be seen. Rumors continue to swirl thatBethesda has something big plannedforStarfieldduring the Xbox Showcase, so interested fans should make sure to tune in.
