Starfield, Bethesda's sprawling space RPG, has received a thrilling addition: lightsabers, courtesy of a new Creation mod. The recently released Starfield Creation Kit empowers players to leverage community creations, including cosmetic enhancements, novel features, and unique additions.

Given Starfield's expansive sci-fi setting, the influx of Star Wars elements via mods is unsurprising. A multitude of high-quality Star Wars mods already exist, but the Creation Club's launch has significantly amplified this trend. These mods range from simple cosmetic additions like Mandalorian armor to substantial additions such as AT-ST enemies and iconic blasters. One mod even introduces Boba Fett, offering a glimpse into the potential of the canceled Star Wars 1313 game.

Now, the Immersive Sabers mod, a free Creation Club offering from SomberKing, allows players to wield three distinct lightsabers: the Combatech Polaris, Old Earth Photonsaber, and the Arboron Novabeam Saber. These feature authentic sound effects, customizable beam colors via workbench upgrades, and a new perk boosting deflection capabilities. Enemies will also wield these lightsabers, adding to the immersive experience. Interestingly, despite the unique nature of lightsabers in the Star Wars universe, their integration into Starfield's in-game weapon manufacturers provides a surprisingly fitting context. SomberKing plans to add three more lightsabers, produced by Laredo Firearms, Allied Armaments, and Kore Kinetics.

The recent surge in positive player sentiment towards Starfield is fueled by the Creation mod support, alongside updates introducing city maps and ship customization. However, Bethesda's paid mod system remains a point of contention, particularly regarding the paywalled conclusion of the Trackers Alliance questline. Future updates, including the upcoming "Shattered Space" and a deeper exploration of the House Va'ruun faction, promise further engaging content for Starfield players.