Starfield is practically overflowing with alien lifeforms, incredible flora & fauna, and countless mysteries that beg to be examined. From the moment the player steps foot on the Frontier and begins their journey with Constellation, there will be a non-stop barrage of points of interest, all of which can be explored at the players leisure. However, with so much to explore, the player may wonder how on earth they are supposed to know and remember what everything is. Starfield solves this issue by introducing one of the game's key mechanics: the scanner.