If you’re bummed that Starfield is not more like No Man’s Sky, where you can seamlessly travel from space to planet, there’s now a mod available that does just that.
Spotted by PCGamesN, modder 105gun has introduced a mod that finally adds seamless space travel into Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG. As described on NexusMods, when installed, the mod Slower Than Light allows Starfield players on PC to control the speed gear of their ship using hotkeys. The maximum speed is the equivalent of “hundreds of times the speed of light,” allowing players to travel between planets without fast travel and, more importantly, no load times.
As you can see from our captured footage, the mod allows for much faster traversal through space without having to fiddle in the in-game menus to planet hop, making it a lot quicker to venture to other locations. Unfortunately, the mod does not allow you to land on a planet similar to that like in No Man’s Sky (maybe will get a mod for that in the future).
Following a gameplay reveal at the June 2022 Xbox-Bethesda showcase, Todd Howard told IGN that Starfield won’t allow you to fly seamlessly through space. The most common way to visit planets and other solar systems is to fast travel, which includes a loading screen as you jump to your next location. While it was discovered that you can fly directly to other planets, it’s dissatisfying and requires a hefty dose of time and patience.
In our review of Starfield, which we awarded a 7 out of 10, IGN said: “Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually, the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and respectable combat make its gravitational pull difficult to resist.”
Slower Than Light is one of many quality-of-life mods that have been added to Starfield since its release earlier this year. Other noteworthy mods include adding a FOV Slider, an in-game map so you don’t get lost while exploring New Atlantis, and a revamp to the inventory UI. For more on some of the best mods you can install in Starfield, check out our roundup of the best mods.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.