Starfield Players Express Frustration Over Lack of Manual Space Flight

Starfield players are expressing their frustration with the game’s lack of manual space flight, which they argue limits the sense of exploration and freedom within the game. Many players have discovered that the only way to travel between planets in Starfield is by selecting the destination from a menu, rather than being able to fly seamlessly from space to planet.

This revelation has disappointed space explorers who were hoping for a more immersive travel experience. Players have taken to Reddit to share their disappointment, with one player expressing, “There’s no feeling of exploring — or traveling for that matter. I would love at least the ability to manually travel to other planets and moons.”

Comparisons have been drawn between Starfield’s travel mechanics and those of other games like No Man’s Sky and Lego Star Wars. Some players have found the lack of manual space flight in Starfield to be underwhelming, with one player stating, “The space part of this game is disappointing. It’s almost entirely menus and fast travel.”

Bethesda had previously clarified their design philosophy, with Todd Howard stating in an interview with IGN that seamless travel between space and planets was not a priority for players. Despite this explanation, some players have found workarounds and are hopeful for future updates to improve the space flight experience in Starfield.

While Starfield offers many features, the absence of seamless planet landings has left some players feeling frustrated and longing for a more immersive space flight experience.