Starfield Graphics Improvements Highlighted in Fan-Made Comparison Video

Bethesda Addresses Concerns of Downgraded Graphics

However, the new comparison video, created by Reddit user MartinTheTrue, provides reassurance to fans. The 18-second clip contrasts a scene from Starfield’s June 2022 gameplay reveal—an elevator sequence—with a revised version of the same footage shown at Gamescom 2023. The 2023 iteration of the scene exhibits noticeable improvements, featuring sharper visuals, more intricate textures, and richer background details. Additionally, it demonstrates enhanced attention to detail, evident in the physics-driven behavior of wire hooks hanging from the ceiling, which now sway realistically as the elevator descends into a cave.