Summary
The Mantis is one of the best armor sets that players can come across at the start of theirStarfieldjourney, and a mod finally gives it an aesthetic that matches its lore and history. WhileStarfieldhas had diligent modders since launch, the debut of its Creation Kit has done wonders for its modding community. Some of these mods are paid Creations, but a vast majority of them can be accessed via Nexus Mods, the same as it always was for Bethesda titles.
However,Starfieldplayers have had their issues with the implementation of Creations, asSteam reviews forStarfieldplummet once again. Though it’s unlikely that Bethesda will make fundamental changes to how paid mods work forStarfield, the team certainly has ample feedback to consider asThe Elder Scrolls 6continues development.
A player named Appropriate-Plan987 shared how a combination of two mods, both available via Nexus Mods, turns theMantis armor fromStarfieldinto a very stylish outfit, while honoring its lore. Gone is the rubbery and formless silhouette of the original concept, as the new Mantis armor embraces a sleek, almost intimidating aesthetic. Given that it belonged to a vigilante bounty hunter, it could be argued that the modded outfit is an upgrade over the original. The helmet belongs to theInfiltrator 2, while theKZ Mantis 2.0features the rest of the armor, and players are obviously free to choose which combination suits them best.
It should be noted that the Infiltrator 2 mod adds a new, separate armor that players can buy in Cydonia, a secondary hub found in theSol system inStarfield. Though both of these mods were made before the Creation Kit launched, the official modding tools will allow authors to more easily add new content to the game.Fallout 4andSkyrimowe at least a part of their enduring longevity to the modding community, who have kept expanding on the Bethesda sandbox in often ambitious ways.
Bethesda Will Continue to Support Starfield With Annual Expansions
Bethesda itself will continue releasing official content forStarfieldin the form of annual expansions, as one of the company’s biggest regrets has been halting content support forSkyrimafter a very successful first year.Shattered Space will takeStarfieldin a new direction, as the first expansion pack will feature alien environments, cosmic horror, and an adventure in the House Va’ruun capital of Dazra. It’s expected to be released in Fall 2024, though no exact date has been given by Bethesda just yet.
