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Starfield's Gore Removal Disappoints Fans Seeking Intensity

1/15/2025

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Starfield, launched in September 2023, had originally intended to feature gore and dismemberment akin to Fallout. However, former artist Dennis Mejillones revealed that technical hurdles with spacesuit designs and a desire for thematic consistency prompted their removal. This shift towards realism left some fans feeling let down, yearning for the franchise's signature intensity.

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Starfield, launched in September 2023, had originally intended to feature gore and dismemberment akin to Fallout. However, former artist Dennis Mejillones revealed that technical hurdles with spacesuit designs and a desire for thematic consistency prompted their removal. This shift towards realism left some fans feeling let down, yearning for the franchise's signature intensity.