Starfield has a lot of different groups of people that you can interact with. There are a number of Starfield factions and within those factions, there are religions that you can join or either ignore or actively be in conflict with. But, what are the Starfield religions that Bethesda Games Studios have discussed so far?
Very little has been showcased about these religions in gameplay, however, a look at the Starfield backgrounds has given us an idea of some of the groups that you can either be a part of or join as you make your way through the stars. Religions don’t seem to be as large of a feature as the Starfield factions but they will undoubtedly play a big role in your adventure.
Starfield religions
Three Starfield religions have been confirmed:
- Enlightened
- Sanctum Universal
- The Great Serpent
All of these religions are mentioned within the backgrounds that have been revealed for the game. You can choose one of these tied backgrounds to begin your game as a follower of one of these religions.
Enlightened
The Enlightened are seemingly Starfield’s science-based religion that won’t trade with the Sanctum Universal, which is an ominous-sounding faith that most likely goes against what the Enlightened believe. Therefore, we can infer that they are a more traditional form of religion in Starfield’s universe, the more boring kind of religion.
Sanctum Universal
The Sanctum Universal appears to be one of the more popular religions in Starfield, with them mentioned throughout the gameplay shown so far. Very little is known about them, however, but they appear to be quite useful for traders.
The Great Serpent
But, joining The Great Serpent religion of beginning the game as a member requires you to consistently jump or you will lose health and your stats will be reduced. This doesn’t sound fun, but it definitely seems to be the most interesting of the factions with ‘The Great Serpent’ likely referring to the ominous being that boosts or decreases your stats based on how much you are jumping.
During the Starfield Direct showcase, we can see that being aligned with religions like The Great Serpent can offer advantages for traveling into dangerous regions. One moment gives the player an option to use the following dialogue: “We can distract them with a litany of the faith. I will give you a passage to recite.”
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That covers the Starfield religions which have been revealed so far. We expect a few more to be in the final release, so when we hear about more we will update this article. Alongside your choice or religion at the beginning of the game, you can make a number of other decisions, including which Starfield traits to assign to your character which can give you extra bonuses alongside the Starfield skills you unlock.
