Starfield vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

• Perspective: First-Person (Default), Third-Person (Optional)
• Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
• Setting: The Settled Systems (Approx. 50 light-years around Sol), Year 2330
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: Extensive Spaceship Customization & Combat, Over 1000 Explorable Planets, Deep Character Creation & Skill System, Outpost Building, 'NASA-Punk' Aesthetic.

• Perspective: First-Person, Third-Person
• Setting: Cyrodiil, Tamriel
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Game Pass
• Included DLC: All original add-ons, including Shivering Isles
• Unique Feature: Hybrid engine approach, combining an Unreal Engine 5 visual layer with the original Gamebryo core for authentic gameplay.

• Constellation Members (Sarah, Sam, Andreja, Barrett): Core companions who can follow the player, participate in combat, carry gear, and have unique dialogue and personal quests. Each has a set of skills that provide bonuses to the player or their ship when assigned as active companion or crew. Romance options are available with these four.
  Human
• Vasco: A loyal robot companion available early. Provides combat support and significant ship-based skill bonuses (Aneutronic Fusion, Shield Systems, EM Weapon Systems). Cannot be romanced.
  Robot (Constellation Expeditionary Model)
• Hirable Crew Members: Numerous NPCs can be hired from bars and spaceports across the Settled Systems to serve as crew on the player's ship or at outposts. Each has a unique set of skills (e.g., Piloting, Weapon Systems, Outpost Engineering, Gastronomy) that provide passive bonuses when assigned to relevant posts. Some named recruitable characters have more personality than generic hires.
  Human (Various Backgrounds)
• Adoring Fan (Trait-based): If the 'Hero Worshipped' trait is chosen during character creation, this overzealous NPC will randomly appear and offer to join the player's crew. He is enthusiastic, provides gifts, and has combat skills, but his constant adoration can be a humorous annoyance.
  Human

• Quest-Specific Followers: The game retains the original's approach to companions, where followers are temporary and tied to specific quests (e.g., Knights of the Nine). A permanent companion system was not added.
  Various (Human, Orc, etc.)

• Snow Globes (Earth Landmarks): Unique snow globes depicting famous landmarks from Old Earth (e.g., Empire State Building, Pyramids, London Shard). Finding them often requires reading specific books or notes that provide clues to their location across various planets.
• Skill Magazines (Constellation Guides, Grunt Issue, Kryx's Journal, etc.): Magazines found throughout the Settled Systems. Each one picked up for the first time provides a permanent small buff to a specific skill or character stat (e.g., +5% pistol damage, better prices, increased carry capacity).
• Antique Earth Relics: Various trinkets and items from Old Earth (e.g., antique guns, baseballs, vinyl records) that can be found and sold for credits or kept as mementos. Some are tied to specific points of interest or minor quests.
• Unique Weapons & Armor Pieces: Named legendary items with unique appearances, stats, and powerful pre-set enchantments. Found as rewards for completing difficult quests, defeating powerful enemies, or hidden in high-level areas or locked containers.
• Slates (Audio Logs & Notes): Data slates containing text logs, audio recordings, or notes that provide lore, backstory, environmental storytelling, or clues to quests and hidden items. Found extensively throughout all locations.

• Daedric Artifacts: Earned by completing quests for the 15 Daedric Princes. Each artifact is a unique and powerful item with special enchantments.
• Ayleid Statues: Hidden statues found within the many Ayleid ruins scattered across Cyrodiil. Collecting them all results in a significant reward.
• Skill Books: Books found throughout the world that grant a free level-up to a specific skill when read for the first time.

• Space Exploration
• Discovery
• Sci-Fi
• The Future of Humanity
• Mystery
• Faction Politics
• Colonization
• Adventure
• Hope
• Existential Questions
• Artifacts

• High Fantasy
• Hero's Journey
• Demonic Invasion
• Open World Exploration
• Political Intrigue
• Good vs. Evil

• Ballistic Weapons (Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, SMGs, Heavy): Firearm (Projectile-based)
  Wide variety of conventional firearms using physical ammunition. Includes pistols (Eon, Sidestar), rifles (Grendel, Beowulf, Lawgiver), shotguns (Coachman, Pacifier), and heavy weapons. Can be modified extensively for different ammo types, barrels, stocks, sights, etc.
• Energy Weapons (Laser Pistols, Laser Rifles): Firearm (Directed Energy)
  Weapons firing laser beams, effective against robots and some enemy types. Includes pistols (Equinox, Solstice) and rifles. Use energy cells as ammunition. Modifiable.
• Electromagnetic (EM) Weapons (EM Pistols, EM Rifles): Non-Lethal Firearm (Stunning/Disabling)
  Weapons designed to incapacitate targets by dealing EM damage, draining their 'stun' meter rather than health. Useful for non-lethal takedowns or capturing ships. Includes Novalight pistol, Novablast Disruptor rifle.
• Particle Beam Weapons (Particle Pistols, Particle Rifles, Particle Shotguns, Heavy): Advanced Firearm (Energy/Ballistic Hybrid Damage)
  High-tech weapons that deal both energy and physical damage simultaneously. Very effective against a wide range of targets. Includes Va'ruun Inflictor, Big Bang, Magshear, MagSniper. Uses specialized particle ammunition.
• Melee Weapons (Knives, Axes, Cutlasses, Rescue Axe, Tanto, Va'ruun Painblade): Close Quarters Combat
  Various bladed and blunt weapons for close-quarters combat. Damage and speed vary by type. Some unique melee weapons have special properties.
• Explosives (Grenades, Mines): Throwable/Deployable (Area of Effect)
  Includes Frag Grenades, Incendiary Grenades, Impact Grenades, various types of Mines. Used for area denial, crowd control, or dealing heavy damage.
• Unique & Legendary Weapons: Varied (Named Special Versions)
  Special named versions of standard weapons with unique appearances and pre-set powerful enchantments (e.g., increased damage, elemental effects, special properties). Found as quest rewards, loot from powerful enemies, or in specific locations.

• Blade: Swords, Daggers, Katanas
  One-handed and two-handed bladed weapons. Remastered with high-quality models and textures.
• Blunt: Maces, Warhammers, Axes
  Heavy-hitting weapons that are effective against skeletons and heavily armored foes.
• Bow: Bows and Arrows
  Ranged physical combat. Features modernized archery mechanics for a better feel.
• Magic Staffs: Destruction, Conjuration, etc.
  Staves that allow non-magic users to cast powerful spells without using their own Magicka.

• Spacesuits: The primary protective gear. Provides physical, energy, and EM damage resistance, as well as protection against environmental hazards (thermal, corrosive, airborne, radiation). Spacesuits have various stats, mod slots, mass, and value. Tiered from common to legendary with special perks.
• Packs (Boost Packs): Equipped alongside spacesuits. Provide additional damage resistances and environmental protection. Crucially, they enable boosted jumps and short bursts of flight (jetpack functionality), essential for traversal. Can be modded for different boost types and stats. Tiered.
• Helmets: Complete the spacesuit ensemble. Offer damage resistances and environmental protection, particularly for airborne hazards. Can be modded. Tiered.
• Apparel (Underneath Spacesuit): Clothing items worn under the spacesuit when in hazardous environments, or as standalone outfits in safe, breathable locations (cities, ships, outposts). Apparel items can offer minor stat boosts (e.g., +persuasion chance, +O2 capacity) or perks. Huge variety of styles.
• Armor Tiers & Quality (Common, Calibrated, Refined, Advanced, Superior / Legendary Perks): Spacesuits, Packs, and Helmets come in different quality tiers (e.g., Common, Calibrated, Refined, Advanced, Superior for base stats) and can also have up to three legendary perks (e.g., Chameleon, Incendiary, Sentinel) that provide powerful passive effects.

• Light Armor: Includes Leather, Elven, Glass, and other sets. Offers less protection but allows for faster movement and less stamina drain.
• Heavy Armor: Includes Iron, Steel, Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, and Daedric sets. Offers maximum protection at the cost of movement speed and weight.
• Shields: Used for blocking. Can be either Light or Heavy Armor. Features enhanced blocking and staggering mechanics.

• Apparel Sets (Outfits): Various complete outfits that can be worn in breathable environments (cities, ships, outposts). These range from casual wear (street clothes, corpo attire) to faction uniforms (UC SysDef, Freestar Ranger, Ryujin) and specialized clothing (miner gear, scientist outfits). Some provide minor perks or stat boosts.
• Individual Apparel Pieces: While not as granular as some games, players can often find individual pieces like hats, glasses, or specific clothing items that can be mixed, though the primary 'armor' system revolves around the Spacesuit/Pack/Helmet combination.
• Spacesuit Visuals: Different spacesuits, helmets, and packs have unique visual designs, reflecting their origin (e.g., UC Marine, Freestar Militia, Constellation, Pirate, Ecliptic Mercenary) or manufacturer. Players often choose these for their stats and perks, but aesthetics also play a role.

• Common Clothing: Various sets of non-protective clothing like robes, shirts, pants, and shoes, used for aesthetic purposes or for characters who do not wear armor.
• Enchanted Robes & Jewelry: Clothing and accessories (rings, amulets) that provide magical enchantments, such as Fortify Magicka or Resist Magic. Features high-resolution models for these items.

Player progression uses a skill system divided into five trees: Physical, Social, Combat, Science, and Tech. Each skill has multiple ranks that are unlocked by spending skill points (earned by leveling up) and then completing in-game challenges related to that skill. Research projects at workbenches unlock new crafting recipes for weapon mods, suit/pack/helmet mods, outpost components, and chems/food. Powers, akin to space magic, are unlocked by finding and interacting with alien temples.

The remaster features a reworked progression system. While the 21 classic skills return, the controversial level-scaling of the original has been redesigned to be more akin to Skyrim's system, where the world has a mix of static-level and level-scaled enemies. This provides a more balanced difficulty curve. The core mechanic of improving your seven chosen Major Skills to level up remains.

The game world is a remastered version of Cyrodiil from the original game, a 16 square mile (41 km²) map. It features diverse regions, including the Great Forest, the swamps of Blackwood, the snowy Jerall Mountains, the Gold Coast, and the Nibenay Valley, all surrounding the massive Imperial City at its center.

• Player Starships (Various Manufacturers & Classes): Customizable Spacecraft (Primary Vehicle)
  The player's primary means of interstellar travel, combat, and mobile base. Ships come in various classes (A, B, C - determining module compatibility and reactor power) from manufacturers like Stroud-Eklund, Deimos, Nova Galactic, Taiyo Astroneering, HopeTech. Can be heavily customized with different weapons (lasers, ballistics, missiles, particle beams, EM), shields, engines, grav drives, reactors, cargo holds, hab modules, and cosmetic parts. Can be stolen, bought, or awarded.
• Boost Pack (Jetpack): Personal Traversal Gear
  Equipped as part of the 'Pack' armor slot. Allows for boosted jumps, short bursts of flight, and maneuvering in low-gravity environments. Different types of boost packs offer varying thrust, duration, and control.
• Ground Traversal (On Foot): Player Locomotion
  Primary means of exploring planetary surfaces. Player movement includes walking, running, sprinting (uses O2), jumping, and using the boost pack. There are no player-controlled ground vehicles like rovers or bikes in the base game for planetary exploration.
• Enemy/NPC Starships: AI Controlled Spacecraft
  Various starships piloted by factions (UC, Freestar, Crimson Fleet, Spacers, Ecliptic, Va'ruun), traders, and civilians. Encountered in space for combat, piracy, or peaceful interactions.

• Ashta (Akila): Canid-like Predator
  Hostile Apex Predator on Akila, resembles a wolf/hyena hybrid.
• Terrormorph: Apex Xenomorph
  Extremely Hostile, Powerful, and Feared Alien Creature, central to a major faction questline.
• Hunting Grazer / Flocking Filterer / Herding Herbivore (Generic Procedural Types): Various Procedurally Generated Fauna
  Common herbivores found on many planets, varying in appearance and behavior. Primary source for organic resources and XP via scanning/hunting.
• Hunting Swarmer / Flocking Scarab / Herding Beetle (Generic Procedural Types): Various Procedurally Generated Insectoid/Small Fauna
  Smaller creatures, often in groups, some may be passive or mildly hostile. Source for specific organic resources.
• Apex / Scavenger / Hunter (Generic Procedural Predator Types): Various Procedurally Generated Carnivores
  Predatory creatures found on many planets, ranging from pack hunters to solitary apex threats. Their aggression and abilities vary widely.
• Floating Gas Bags / Filter Critters (Generic Procedural Aerial/Aquatic Fauna): Various Procedurally Generated Aerial/Aquatic Life
  Creatures found flying in atmospheres or swimming in bodies of water on different planets. Some may be passive, others defensive.
• Unique Handcrafted Creatures (Planet Specific): Various Named Species
  Specific, named alien creatures found on handcrafted planets or involved in quests, with unique designs and behaviors (e.g., Kreet Stalker, Sirens of Titan).

• Player Character ('The Captain' / 'Dusty'): Protagonist / Member of Constellation
  A customizable character (appearance, background, traits) who starts as a miner for Argos Extractors. After touching a mysterious alien artifact, they experience visions and are recruited into Constellation, an organization of explorers seeking to unravel the universe's greatest mysteries.
• Sarah Morgan: Ally / Companion / Chair of Constellation
  The dedicated and composed leader of Constellation. A former UC Navy officer and navigator, she is driven by exploration and the pursuit of knowledge. One of the first main companions available.
• Sam Coe: Ally / Companion / Constellation Member
  A former Freestar Ranger and descendant of Solomon Coe, the founder of Akila City. He's an adventurous space cowboy type, accompanied by his young daughter, Cora Coe. Offers piloting and rifle certification skills.
• Andreja: Ally / Companion / Constellation Member
  A mysterious Constellation operative with a shadowy past and connections to House Va'ruun. She is pragmatic, skilled in stealth, particle beams, and has a guarded personality. Offers stealth and particle weapons skills.
• Barrett: Ally / Companion / Constellation Member
  An adventurous and eccentric Constellation scientist and explorer who first encounters the player at Argos Extractors. Known for his witty banter and engineering skills. Offers starship engineering and particle beam weapon skills.
• Vasco: Ally / Companion / Constellation Robot
  A modified expeditionary robot belonging to Constellation, one of the earliest companions. Loyal and capable, providing combat support and ship system bonuses. Offers Aneutronic Fusion, Shield Systems, and EM Weapon Systems skills for the ship.
• The Hunter: Antagonist / Starborn
  A powerful and relentless Starborn who believes in a 'survival of the fittest' approach to acquiring artifacts and reaching the Unity. Serves as a recurring, formidable antagonist.
• The Emissary: Antagonist/Neutral Figure / Starborn
  Another powerful Starborn who represents a more ordered or controlled approach to the Unity and the artifacts, often clashing with The Hunter and the player. Their identity is a key reveal.
• Walter Stroud: Ally / Financier of Constellation
  The co-owner of Stroud-Eklund, one of the major starship manufacturers, and the primary financial backer of Constellation. A pragmatic businessman with a keen interest in their discoveries.
• Vladimir Sall: Ally / Constellation Member / Former Crimson Fleet Pirate
  Resides on 'The Eye,' Constellation's space station. He helps locate temples and artifacts and has a colorful past as a pirate.
• Commander Ikande (UC SysDef): Faction Leader / Potential Ally or Antagonist
  Leader of UC SysDef, dedicated to eradicating the Crimson Fleet. The player can choose to work with him or against him during the Crimson Fleet questline.
• Delgado (Crimson Fleet): Faction Leader / Potential Ally or Antagonist
  Leader of the Crimson Fleet pirates. The player can choose to infiltrate or genuinely join his faction.

• The Hero of Kvatch: Playable Protagonist
  The player's custom character. A prisoner who becomes embroiled in the Oblivion Crisis and is eventually named the champion of Cyrodiil.
• Martin Septim: Primary NPC
  The last surviving heir to the Septim throne, initially living as a priest in the city of Kvatch. Voiced by Sean Bean in the original.
• Mehrunes Dagon: Primary Antagonist
  The Daedric Prince of Destruction, Change, and Ambition. His goal is to merge his realm of Oblivion with Tamriel, destroying the mortal world.
• Sheogorath: Key Character (Shivering Isles)
  The charismatic and dangerously unpredictable Daedric Prince of Madness, who rules over the Shivering Isles and tasks the player with stopping the Greymarch.

• Main Questline (Constellation & The Artifacts)
  A series of core story missions following the player's journey with Constellation to find and understand mysterious alien artifacts, leading to encounters with the Starborn and revelations about the universe and the Unity. This questline culminates in a major decision impacting the player's progression into New Game Plus.
• Faction Questlines (UC Vanguard, Freestar Rangers, Ryujin Industries, Crimson Fleet)
  Extensive, multi-part storylines associated with the major factions in the Settled Systems. Players can choose to join one or more of these factions (though some choices may have consequences for others). Each offers unique missions, characters, rewards, and moral dilemmas (e.g., UC Vanguard involves fighting Terrormorphs; Freestar Rangers act as space western lawmen; Ryujin Industries focuses on corporate espionage; Crimson Fleet involves piracy and a choice to betray or fully join them).
• Companion Quests
  Personal quests related to the four main Constellation companions (Sarah, Sam, Andreja, Barrett). Completing these deepens the relationship with the companion, reveals their backstory, and can lead to romance or commitment.
• Side Missions (Activities & Miscellaneous Quests)
  A vast number of smaller, optional quests found by exploring cities, settlements, space stations, or by overhearing conversations and reading slates. These range from simple fetch quests to more involved local stories, bounty hunting, or resolving minor conflicts.
• Outpost Establishment & Resource Management
  Missions or self-directed objectives related to building and managing outposts for resource extraction (mining minerals, harvesting flora/fauna, generating power) and crafting. This includes setting up cargo links between outposts.
• Ship Combat & Bounty Hunting (Mission Board)
  Engaging in space combat against pirates, spacers, or faction enemies. Players can take on bounty hunting missions from mission boards to track down and eliminate or capture wanted ships and individuals.
• Planetary Survey & Exploration
  Fully surveying planets by scanning all their unique flora, fauna, resources, and discovering all planetary traits. Survey data can be sold for credits. Exploration can also lead to finding hidden points of interest, caves, abandoned facilities, and unique encounters.

• Main Quest
  Find Martin Septim, protect him, recover the Amulet of Kings, and stop Mehrunes Dagon's invasion by closing the gates to Oblivion.
• Guild Questlines
  Rise through the ranks of the various guilds: The Fighters Guild, The Mages Guild, The Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood. Each has its own extensive and unique story.
• Daedric Shrine Quests
  Locate the hidden shrines to the 15 Daedric Princes and complete their often bizarre and morally ambiguous tasks to earn powerful Daedric Artifacts.

Available in Standard Edition, Premium Edition (included 'Shattered Space' story expansion upon release, Constellation Skin Pack, digital artbook & soundtrack, and 5 days early access), and the Constellation Edition (physical collector's edition with a SteelBook display case, Constellation patch, Chronomark watch & case, credit stick with game code, and all Premium Edition digital content).

The game is available in a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and all DLC, plus new exclusive quests that reward players with Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon themed armor and weapon sets, a digital artbook, and the official soundtrack.

The first major story expansion, 'Shattered Space,' is confirmed and included in the Premium/Constellation Editions, expected in Fall 2024. Bethesda has also stated plans for ongoing support with new content, features, and official mod support (Creations).

The base remaster includes all original DLC. The major expansions are Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles. It also includes the smaller add-ons: Fighter's Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune's Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard's Tower, The Orrery, and the Horse Armor Pack.

• Q: How many planets are in Starfield?
  A: Starfield features over 1,000 planets and moons across approximately 100 star systems that players can explore.
• Q: Is Starfield a direct sequel to Fallout or Elder Scrolls?
  A: No, Starfield is a completely new intellectual property (IP) from Bethesda Game Studios, set in its own unique universe, distinct from their Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series.
• Q: Can I fly my spaceship seamlessly from space to planet surfaces?
  A: While you can fly in space and select landing spots on planets from orbit, the transition from space to being on the planet surface (and vice-versa) involves a short loading screen/cutscene. You cannot manually pilot your ship through a planet's atmosphere down to the ground in a seamless manner like in some other space games.
• Q: Is there base building in Starfield?
  A: Yes, players can establish and build Outposts on many planets and moons. These outposts can be used for resource extraction, crafting, storage, and as player homes. They can be customized with various modules, defenses, and crew assignments.
• Q: How does spaceship customization work?
  A: Starfield features an extensive ship builder. Players can buy pre-built ships or heavily customize existing ones by adding, removing, and modifying various modules like cockpits, engines, weapons, shields, cargo holds, habs (living quarters), and structural components. Ships can also be painted and decorated.
• Q: Are there aliens to interact with besides hostile creatures?
  A: The game focuses on human factions and the mystery of alien artifacts. While there is abundant alien flora and fauna, and enigmatic precursor alien technology, there are no sentient, spacefaring alien civilizations to interact with in the traditional sense (like in Mass Effect) within the base game, aside from the Starborn.

• Q: When was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered released?
  A: It was released on April 22, 2025.
• Q: What platforms is the remaster on?
  A: It is available on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass), and PlayStation 5.
• Q: Is this a full remake or a remaster?
  A: It is a comprehensive remaster. It uses the original game's foundation and code (Gamebryo engine) but features a complete visual overhaul using Unreal Engine 5, along with significant gameplay and quality-of-life updates.
• Q: Does the remaster include the DLC?
  A: Yes, it is a complete package that includes all original DLC, most notably the 'Knights of the Nine' and 'Shivering Isles' expansions.

Developed on Creation Engine 2, Starfield showcases Bethesda's 'NASA-Punk' art style, blending realistic near-future technology with rugged, functional designs. It features detailed planetary surfaces, diverse biomes, impressive lighting (especially in space and during sunrises/sets on planets), and detailed character/ship models. The scale of the universe and seamless transitions from space to planet (with a loading screen) are key visual aspects.

Original score composed by Inon Zur, featuring sweeping orchestral themes that evoke a sense of wonder, exploration, and epic adventure. Music is dynamic and adapts to gameplay situations. Sound design focuses on realistic weapon effects, spaceship sounds (engines, grav jumps, combat), and diverse alien creature vocalizations and environmental ambiances.

Features a clean, sci-fi 'NASA-Punk' aesthetic HUD displaying health, oxygen, ammo, and a compass. Menus for inventory (grid-based), skills, ship management, starmap, and missions are navigated through a wrist-mounted device interface. Scanning mode highlights resources, flora, fauna, and points of interest.

Includes options for subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), control remapping (PC), adjustable text size, aim assist toggle, options to change hold-to-activate to a toggle, large menu fonts, and various gameplay settings to tweak difficulty and visual effects like motion blur and film grain.

• Official system requirements from Bethesda. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game, and background applications. An SSD is MANDATORY. The game is known to be CPU intensive.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical for this demanding title. **Starfield is a very graphically and CPU intensive game; high-end laptop hardware is required for enjoyable experiences, especially at higher resolutions/settings. Upscaling is highly recommended.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better, as Starfield is CPU-bound in many scenarios.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2). NVIDIA DLSS support was added via official patch; DLSS 3 Frame Generation is also supported if your GPU allows. Intel XeSS may be available via mod or future update.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Volumetric Lighting, Crowd Density, GTAO Quality, Grass Quality, Motion Blur, and Dynamic Resolution (if not using fixed FSR/DLSS percentages) heavily impact performance. Render Resolution Scale is the primary tool for performance tuning.
• Game Name: Starfield

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's release on Steam (April 2025). These specifications reflect the demands of the Unreal Engine 5 graphical overhaul layered on top of the original game's core logic.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is heavily dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling solution. A modern gaming laptop that meets or exceeds these specifications is recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is essential for laptop GPUs to match the performance of their desktop counterparts and maintain stable framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Effective cooling is crucial to prevent performance throttling during long gameplay sessions in the detailed open world.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for handling the complex Radiant AI, physics, and maintaining performance in busy cities or large battles.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for bypassing the integrated GPU to reduce latency and maximize performance in first-person combat.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game includes support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, allowing players to achieve higher framerates at demanding resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, God Rays, Foliage Density, and View Distance are the most performance-intensive settings.
• Game Name: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2 (FSR 2). NVIDIA DLSS support was added via official patch; DLSS 3 Frame Generation is also supported if your GPU allows. Intel XeSS may be available via mod or future update.
• Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Volumetric Lighting, Crowd Density, GTAO Quality, Grass Quality, Motion Blur, and Dynamic Resolution (if not using fixed FSR/DLSS percentages) heavily impact performance. Render Resolution Scale is the primary tool for performance tuning.

• Upscaling Tech: The game includes support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, allowing players to achieve higher framerates at demanding resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, God Rays, Foliage Density, and View Distance are the most performance-intensive settings.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better, as Starfield is CPU-bound in many scenarios.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM (DDR5 preferred) significantly benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP is essential for laptop GPUs to match the performance of their desktop counterparts and maintain stable framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Effective cooling is crucial to prevent performance throttling during long gameplay sessions in the detailed open world.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for handling the complex Radiant AI, physics, and maintaining performance in busy cities or large battles.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Recommended for bypassing the integrated GPU to reduce latency and maximize performance in first-person combat.