Former Starfield developer criticizes New Atlantis design as confusing compared to Fallout 4

A former developer of Starfield, Nate Purkeypile, criticized the game's main city, New Atlantis, calling it the "antithesis" of Fallout 4's Diamond City. He noted that New Atlantis is confusing to navigate, making it easy for players to get lost. Purkeypile, who worked on other cities in Starfield, explained that New Atlantis lacks the clear structure found in Diamond City. He emphasized the importance of easy navigation in game design, which was not achieved in New Atlantis. Despite updates planned for Starfield, the fundamental design issues in New Atlantis may remain unresolved. The game now includes a map feature and HUD highlights, but the city's layout continues to hinder the player experience.