Among plenty of other features and gameplay shown forStarfieldduring Xbox Games Showcase, Bethesda also took the chance to show off the Adoring Fan. It should be noted that Bethesda had previously confirmed thatStarfieldwould feature its own Adoring Fan, but to see him in action is a different story entirely.
In Oblivion, players unlock the Adoring Fan after becoming Champion of the Arena. The Adoring Fan was an eerily-cheerfulBosmerchild, who would become a follower for the player offering constant support and commentary but refusing to fight in combat. It’s uncertain fully how the Adoring Fan will work in
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TheStarfieldgameplayseen shows what happens when players choose the Hero Worshipped trait, which the official game details as, “You’ve earned the attention of an annoying ‘Adoring Fan’ who will show up randomly and jabber at you incessantly. On the plus side, he’ll give you gifts.” A very similar young man can be seen running up to the player, spouting off at the mouth. While the fan is “adoring” the player, many have found the constant commentary annoying over the years, but it’ll be interesting to see how much more useful this companion is. Bethesda has previously confirmed that the Adoring Fan will give gifts to players, but the game also shows scavenging, concealment, and weight-lifting skills when introducing them.
Of course, for those who do not want the Adoring Fan joining them, there are other companions.Starfieldshowed more of Vasco, a robotic companionit had confirmed previously. It can follow players around, stay with the ship, and will even call them by name.Starfield’s companion system seems much deeper than past Bethesda games, and it’s uncertain how many there will ultimately be. Alongside a look at Vasco and the Adoring Fan (and it’s uncertain what his role exactly is), the Starfield Direct confirmed companions named Sarah Morgan, Sam Coe, Barret, Marika Boros, and Heller.
Romance will also be present inStarfield,to some degree. It’s uncertain how much, but the Direct teases a romance with Sam Coe as he is seen hitting on a female player. Ultimately, there’s a lot to digest from the showcase today, but for fans of companion systems or just Betheda’s gaming history, it seemsStarfieldis hitting all the right notes.
Starfieldreleases September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
