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Todd Howard serves as the CEO of Bethesda Game Studios and directed a handful of video games from different franchises likeFallout, theElder Scrolls, and his most recent project:Starfield. Most of his games are massive and players can scour the map for rare collectible items to find.

Todd Howard integrated his personal experience into his dream project.

The Moonwatch holds a special place in the heart of the director, especially after learning the origin behind it. It appears that love knows no bounds and his wife, Kim Howard, knew how to express her appreciation and gifted him a watch that means a lot to the director.

Todd Howard’s Generous Wife Impacted Starfield

The director had high hopes for the project and gave it his all. He is quiteoptimistic about the release of the upcomingStarfield Shattered Spaceexpansionand even gave away the potential release window a few weeks ago.New information has surfacedand it involves a generous act of kindness and love from Howard’s wife that inspired one item in the game.

The Moonwatch was famously known for being on the wrist of famous astronaut Neil Armstrong and Kim gifted one to the director who inspired the Constellation watch in the game. It is wholesome to see the director honor his wife through this method. This is a testament to how strong their relationship became throughout the years and how thoughtful she was in their early days.

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It is rare to discover the origins or backstories of how certain items in the game came to be but this specific tidbit regarding the Constellation watch is one for the books. The director had a strong support system from his family and friends, which is essential for those working in the game industry and even impacted his passion project.

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Game development can be quite tricky and time-consuming but the developers still manage to find ways to honor their loved ones. Howard spent years getting this project up and running and left a piece of his heart with the players with the hopes that his wife’s gift would also serve them well as they embarked on a new journey.

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The game recently receiveda new update with significant improvements including a world mapto make traversal and exploration much easier. Perhaps the developers will share more interesting and heartfelt stories about the game’s production as they scour every planet in the game and find more rare items.

Howard dreamt about this project years ago and to see it take flight with a piece of himself from his past will stay with him and his family forever. Most game developers wouldn’t bother to include references or easter eggs to other franchises but the director made sure to honor his wife’s generosity.

Starfield is a dream come true for director Todd Howard.

There is nothing a man can’t do if he is driven by passion and if he is passionately cared for by the people he loves. Todd Howard is a husband and a game developer that his wife fully supports and it is wholesome to see it manifest inStarfield. What are your thoughts about the Constellation watch? Let us know in the comments section below!

Rouvin Josef Quirimit

Content Writer

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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.

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