Starfield: A Game With Unexpected Real-Life Impact
Starfield has accomplished something that no other game in 2023 can claim. A player has cited their excitement about the game as the sole reason their family escaped a dangerous fire.
Popularity Despite Mixed Reviews
Starfield's early access stage has attracted hundreds of thousands of players keen to explore Bethesda's vast galaxy. Despite mixed reviews on the game, with some even stating that the initial controversial IGN score for Starfield was justified, Starfield's incredible popularity can't be denied.
A Game Session Turns Life-Saving
One particular user shared that their drive to play Starfield for prolonged periods potentially saved their family's life from a fire. Priding themselves on their enthusiasm for the game, the player was immersed in the gaming universe, attempting to experience as much of it as they could in one sitting.
"On the night of August 31, I decided to stay up and play as long as possible to experience this new universe,” they recalled. “At 2:26 in the morning, while playing the game, I heard an explosion from my downstairs neighbor’s apartment.” After pausing the game to investigate the noise, the player found their apartment complex engulfed in flames. Thanks to their quick actions, they were able to evacuate their wife and cat from the building suffering only minor burns.
Their experience led them to share their belief that Starfield is the reason they and their family are still alive. “If I hadn’t been up binging Starfield, I would have been asleep and we would have all died of smoke inhalation,” they said.
The player later mentioned that the cause of the explosion appeared to be related to a neighbor's health condition. Specifically, they suspected the explosion originated from the apartment below, where a woman who required oxygen tanks to aid her breathing resided.
Real-Life Impacts Beyond the Game
Opinions on Starfield may be mixed, but it's undeniable that with this event, it's had a real-life impact beyond the digital world. For those interested in immersing themselves in the Starfield universe, various guides and resources are available to optimize the gaming experience.