Overview

• Recent Steam beta files include script entries like “OnShipCruiseArrival” and “SpaceCruiseEvent” that point to an in-development cruise mode.
• Bethesda has neither confirmed the feature nor provided details, only reiterating that more updates are in the works and announcements will come in the coming months.
• Players have pressed for seamless ship travel between planets since launch, leading to community mods such as the 2024 Astrogate mod’s FTL and autopilot system.
• Speculation is growing about major gameplay overhauls tied to an upcoming PlayStation 5 release and a second expansion, though neither has been officially detailed.
• Industry analysts warn the discovered code could represent abandoned tests or unrelated systems and may not materialize in a final release.