CD Projekt Red’s senior quest designer, Patrick K. Mills, has expressed disapproval of comparing Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077, describing it as “actively harmful” to the gaming medium.
The comparison between Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077 emerged when a player shared a video on Twitter highlighting creative differences between the two games. The video showcased various aspects where some roleplay elements in Starfield appeared less immersive compared to Cyberpunk 2077. Examples included the inability to fully submerge in water after jumping from a height, NPCs showing no reaction when weapons are aimed at them, and a lack of bullet spray on water surfaces.
