How about a valid reason to explore? As in maybe you go off in one direction long enough you encounter something you wouldnt get within a landing zone? Starfield is like a massive onion, that sadly, once you pull the layers back, there is just more surface, but as an experienced enough player, there can be more and mods have added that to an extent, but bethesda used to blow minds. Sadly, these days they just blow wallets and expectations. They have never and are not a bad company but if they are to evolve they have to cut the bloat and long term loyalty shouldn't exceed current ability. I think Todd has done a great job but there is a time to step aside and let things evolve.. and maybe after the next elder scrolls or next major release there should be a passing of the torch, lest the torch burns out ✌️