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Starfield Unveils Clever Konami Code Easter Egg

A Starfield player recently stumbled upon a humorous nod to Konami, adding to the game's rich tapestry of hidden surprises and pop culture references.
Starfield Unveils Clever Konami Code Easter Egg

Highlights

  • A Starfield player uncovers a unique Konami Code Easter egg, enriching the game's array of pop culture nods and secret discoveries.
  • The well-known cheat code is cleverly integrated into a desk note, with a slight twist, as a tribute to gaming history and nostalgia.
  • Starfield is brimming with Easter eggs spanning various genres and media, including homages to Bethesda's previous titles and nods to popular culture.

An attentive Starfield player has stumbled upon a new Easter egg that cleverly references one of the gaming world's most beloved inside jokes. While Bethesda Game Studios developers have sprinkled numerous references throughout Starfield to immerse players in its futuristic universe, this particular discovery directly appeals to the gaming community.

The iconic Konami Code, created by Kazuhisa Hashimoto, has been a staple in Konami games since 1986. Initially featured in Gradius for the NES, the cheat code granted all ship upgrades when input during a paused game. The original sequence was up-up-down-down-left-right-left-right-B-A-Start, although variations like adding Select before Start or doubling the B-A prompts have emerged over time.

Although Starfield was not developed by Konami, a player known as burried-to-deep on Reddit stumbled upon a desk note bearing a version of the infamous Konami Code – with a slight twist. This rendition of the code includes an extra down arrow and conceals a probable left arrow under a desk marker, yet it remains mostly accurate. Interestingly, the scientist at the desk, likely the note's author, is deceased, hinting that the flawed code may have failed to save them, reminiscent of Contra's iconic use of the Konami Code to grant players 30 extra lives.

Starfield's Treasure Trove of Easter Eggs

Unveiling the Konami Code is just one of many pop culture Easter eggs unearthed by Starfield players. These discoveries range from a locker filled with plushies and apples, paying homage to an early Dr. Seuss book, to a potato item description linking Starfield with Lord of the Rings.

Beyond the Konami Code, Starfield's expansive universe is peppered with various video game references, often tipping its hat to other Bethesda creations. Notable references include nods to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, featuring the return of the Adoring Fan character as a potential companion in Starfield, and an ancient Earth baseball marked as originating in Boston, the backdrop of Fallout 4. Notably, Fallout 4's Diamond City, a reimagined Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston Red Sox, adds a layer of depth to Starfield's interconnected gaming universe.

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